2017 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · AD17 AAE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by three consecutive passes following a single historical failure. The most recent test conducted in September 2025 at 162,507 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the previous owner maintained the vehicle to required safety standards. This follows a period of clean records in 2022 and 2024, suggesting that the vehicle is currently in a good operational state despite its high annual mileage. The mileage data reflects high-intensity commercial use, averaging approximately 18,000 miles per year over the nine-year period. Between September 2022 and August 2024, the vehicle covered 45,870 miles, representing a consistent heavy workload of nearly 23,000 miles annually. The failure in September 2023 at 124,640 miles occurred just one week prior to a successful pass at 124,799 miles, which suggests a minor consumable-related issue that was rectified immediately rather than a sign of systemic mechanical neglect. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components most susceptible to high-mileage transit wear. Given the 162,507 miles recorded, close examination of the suspension bushes, wishbones, and coil springs is necessary to identify signs of excessive play or tearing. The record shows no recent brake defects, but the thickness of the discs and the condition of the calipers should be checked for uneven wear. Additionally, the structural integrity of the chassis and mounting points should be verified, as high-mileage commercial vans are often prone to accelerated corrosion that may not yet have triggered a standard MOT advisory.