2017 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · AE67 TOJ

A pattern of recurring brake and suspension advisories defines the mechanical profile of this 2017 Ford Transit across its five recorded MOT tests. Braking component wear has been flagged consistently, with pitted or scored front and rear brake discs appearing on the 2020, 2023, and 2025 tests, alongside front brake pad wear noted in 2020 and a binding offside front service brake in 2022. Suspension wear is also a recurring theme, with an anti-roll bar linkage bush flagged in 2024 and a lower suspension arm pin or bush plus a ball joint with slight play recorded in the same year and earlier respectively. An engine and differential oil leak were also noted in 2022. The latest test on 29 October 2025 recorded a pass, but the continuation of brake disc wear advisories suggests an ongoing pattern rather than a resolved issue, indicating that these wear items should be regarded as maintenance to budget for rather than isolated defects. At 109,044 miles over approximately nine years, this Transit is recording roughly 12,100 miles annually, which is notably high for its age. MOT testing has been carried out consistently every year from 2020 to 2025 with no gaps, indicating the vehicle has remained in regular service throughout. The combination of high annual mileage and continuous use over a nine-year period points to expected wear on consumable and structural components, particularly the braking and suspension systems that have already begun to flag advisories. Heavy commercial use of this nature accelerates wear on brake discs, pads, bushes, and steering components, so the mileage pattern is consistent with the pattern of advisories seen across the record. For a prospective buyer, the brake disc advisories warrant a thorough inspection. Pitting and scoring on discs that has now been flagged at three separate tests over a five-year period suggests the discs may be approaching the end of their service life, particularly if the surfaces have become grooved or lipped. On a test drive, listen for any grinding or pulsation through the brake pedal under firm application, and check that the vehicle pulls evenly to a halt without steering deviation. Inspect the discs visually through the wheel spokes for deep ridging or a pronounced outer lip, and confirm pad material remains substantial. The 2022 advisory regarding an offside front service brake binding should also be checked by ensuring the wheel spins freely when jacked and that there is no excessive heat emanating from the hub after a short drive. The suspension advisories from 2022 and 2024 warrant close attention during a physical inspection and test drive. Ask the seller to confirm whether the lower suspension arm bushes, anti-roll bar linkage bushes, and ball joint have been replaced since these advisories were raised, as worn suspension bushes on a high-mileage Transit commonly progress to clunking noises over speed bumps, vague or wandering steering, and uneven tyre wear. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front end over uneven surfaces, check for any looseness in the steering, and inspect the tyres for uneven inner or outer shoulder wear which would suggest bush deterioration. Given the oil leak advisories from 2022, inspect the underside for fresh oil residue around the engine sump, gaskets, and rear axle differential area, and verify fluid levels prior to purchase. The 2023 nail-in-tyre advisory is a routine item, but the matching offside front tyre wear close to the legal limit at the same test indicates that a full set of replacement tyres should be anticipated.