2017 Ford Transit Courier 1.5L Diesel · GW09 AMY

The most recent test on 20 July 2026 resulted in a pass, yet only two days earlier the vehicle failed on a major defect: the offside track rod end ball joint showed excessive play. That steering component was presumably replaced to secure the pass, but the advisory on the offside rear tyre — worn close to the legal limit on the edge — remains active. The maintenance trend is not stable; the 2025 test produced a dangerous failure on front brake pads below 1.5 mm, a dangerous offside front tyre below 1.6 mm, a fractured nearside rear coil spring and significantly worn front brake discs. A pass followed on 22 July 2025 with no defects recorded, suggesting the dangerous items were rectified, yet the recurrence of serious safety-related faults within twelve months points to a pattern of deferred maintenance rather than isolated wear. The recorded mileage of 105,858 miles at nine years old averages roughly 11,762 miles per year, which is typical for a light commercial vehicle of this age. Test intervals have been broadly annual: 10 May 2024, 21 July 2025, 18 July 2026. No prolonged gaps or sudden mileage spikes appear in the data, so the defects cannot be attributed to unusual usage patterns. The 2024 test at an unrecorded mileage flagged slight play in the lower gearbox mount and a noisy nearside front CV joint, early indicators of drivetrain wear that have not been revisited in subsequent tests. A buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the steering and suspension systems. The track rod end failure in July 2026 and the fractured coil spring in July 2025 indicate that suspension joints and spring seats may be corroding or fatiguing beyond the single replaced components. Brake discs and pads need measured verification; the 2025 dangerous failure on pads and obviously worn discs suggests the braking system was allowed to deteriorate to a critical level. The recurring tyre wear on opposite corners — offside front in 2025, offside rear in 2026 — hints at possible alignment or geometry issues that a four-wheel alignment check would clarify. Finally, the gearbox mount play and CV joint noise noted in 2024 have not reappeared as advisories, but they should be assessed on a ramp to confirm whether the drivetrain mounts and driveshafts have been addressed or simply escaped detection.