2017 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · FE17 AAK

The vehicle holds a current pass from the 20 August 2025 test at 137,656 miles, conducted eleven months before the 20 July 2026 review date, with the DVSA logging no defects. Mechanical trend appears stable across the recorded history. Each test from 19 July 2023 through to the latest pass noted zero advisories or faults. The two immediate prior failures on 18 August 2025 and 6 August 2025 at 137,656 and 137,008 miles respectively carry no recorded defects, indicating administrative or presentation anomalies rather than a worsening mechanical state. Mileage stands at 137,656 on a nine-year-old van, averaging roughly 15,295 miles per year, which is high for a 2017 Transit and points to sustained commercial use. The records show consistent annual testing: 110,504 miles on 19 July 2023, 126,332 on 20 August 2024, then 137,656 by 20 August 2025. Accumulation slowed slightly in the final year to around 11,300 miles. Sparse defect data limits deep behavioural insight into previous ownership, though the clean sheets suggest basic upkeep was not skipped on consumables. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of high-stress components typical for a high-mileage Transit. Examine suspension bushes and coil springs for fatigue. Measure brake disc wear and check calipers for binding. Assess structural integrity around chassis rails and sills for corrosion. The absence of logged exhaust emissions failures is reassuring, but verify the reason for the August 2025 failures with no defects, as paperwork gaps can mask undocumented rectifications. The repeated test visits in August 2025 imply the keeper pursued compliance swiftly, likely an operator prioritising legal road use. Given the clean mechanical record, the van presents as structurally sound on paper, but in-person scrutiny of drivetrain and rust remains prudent before purchase.