2017 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · 60 WXL

The 2017 Ford Transit presents a stable and recently improving mechanical picture. The most recent test on 17 April 2026 at 49,865 miles passed cleanly with zero defects, a notable turnaround from the advisories recorded in previous years. The maintenance trend is clearly resolving, particularly around the braking system and suspension components that drew attention through 2022 to 2025. This van has covered roughly 5,500 miles per year, which is low for a commercial vehicle of this age. The mileage progression is steady and consistent, with no sudden jumps or suspicious gaps between annual tests. The 3,893-mile gain between April 2024 and April 2025, followed by the modest 3,893-mile increase to April 2026, suggests regular but light use, likely short urban or suburban runs rather than sustained motorway work. Low annual mileage can mask deferred maintenance, as short trips accelerate corrosion on brake components and exhaust systems without allowing sufficient heat cycles to burn off moisture. The recurring advisory on corroded brake pipes across all three axles in 2024 and 2025, now resolved by the 2026 clean pass, indicates the pipes were replaced or properly treated. A buyer should still inspect the underside for fresh coatings over old corrosion, particularly at pipe unions and along the rear axle routing where moisture collects. The worn front lower suspension arm bushes flagged in both 2022 and 2025 also appear to have been addressed, but a physical check of play in both front lower arms and the condition of the rear leaf spring bushes and shackles remains advisable. The worn front brake discs noted in 2025 at 45,972 miles should be examined for thickness and scoring, as should the rear discs, given the van's tendency toward brake-related advisories. Tyre condition, especially the inner edges of the rear tyres flagged in 2022, warrants a close look for alignment or suspension geometry issues. The damaged nearside door mirror housing from 2023 should be verified as repaired or replaced, since a cracked housing with an integrated indicator can fail a future test if water ingress affects the electrical connection.