2017 FORD TRANSIT2.0L Diesel

The 2026‑02‑11 MOT, recorded at 177,255 miles, fails to meet roadworthiness standards, as the tester flagged a split and insecure near‑side front constant‑velocity drive shaft boot, an inoperative near‑side front position lamp, an off‑side rear registration plate lamp, and a tyre worn close to the legal limit. These defects, together with the earlier 2026‑02‑11 pass that omitted the same mechanical faults, demonstrate a clear worsening trend rather than stability or improvement. Mileage accumulation has been rapid for a 2017 model. From the 2021‑08‑21 test at 63,389 miles to the 2023‑02‑15 test at 108,965 miles the vehicle covered roughly 45,600 miles in just over a year, and the interval from 2023‑02‑09 (108,945 miles) to the 2025‑02‑05 test (156,315 miles) added another 47,370 miles, indicating consistent high‑usage patterns and little standing time. Recurring faults centre on the suspension and drivetrain: both 2023‑02‑09 and 2023‑02‑15 records note excessively worn suspension arm pins or bushes, while the 2021‑08‑19 and 2023‑02‑09 tests record split or severely deteriorated constant‑velocity boots on the near‑side front drive shaft. Brake‑related issues also reappear, with pad wear indicators broken in 2025, near‑side front brake pipe corrosion in 2025, and pad thickness below 1.5 mm in 2021. Tyre wear consistently approaches the legal limit, and registration plate lamps have failed twice. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the front suspension arm pins and bushes, verify the integrity of all constant‑velocity boots and associated joints, examine the near‑side front brake pipe for corrosion and the brake discs for pitting, assess tyre tread depth and edge wear, and check for any structural rust or oil leaks that may have developed since the last successful test. Confirmation that the recent CV boot and suspension repairs were executed correctly is essential before acceptance.