2017 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · GK17 AAZ

The 2017 Ford Transit presents a stable roadworthiness profile, with the most recent MOT on 2025-07-22 at 55,073 miles recording a pass and no defects. The prior test in 2024-07-18 at 42,000 miles showed an unexplained failure with no defects noted, followed by a subsequent pass on the same date. This inconsistency suggests potential administrative errors or minor technical oversights, but no recurring mechanical issues were flagged. The absence of defects in the 2023 and 2022 tests further supports a generally reliable maintenance history. The vehicle’s mileage of 55,073 miles over nine years equates to an average of 6,119 miles annually, aligning with typical usage for its age. However, a significant jump from 33,689 miles (2023) to 42,000 miles (2024) and then to 55,073 miles (2025) indicates accelerated usage in the past 18 months. This rapid accumulation may strain consumables like tyres and brake components, though no such issues were recorded. The sparse MOT data from 2022 to 2023, with only a single test, limits insight into intermediate maintenance practices. A buyer should prioritise inspecting the suspension system for worn bushes or coil springs, as these components often degrade with mileage. The 2024 failure, though unexplained, warrants scrutiny of brake functionality, including caliper binding and disc wear, which can escalate unnoticed. Structural corrosion, particularly in a commercial van, should also be assessed, as it may not appear in MOT records. The lack of advisories on emissions or exhaust integrity is reassuring, but a pre-purchase inspection remains essential to confirm the vehicle’s mechanical condition.