2017 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · AX66 LHP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 5 August 2025 at 54,852 miles. The maintenance trend shows a reactive pattern rather than preventative care. While the vehicle failed the test just one mile prior on that day due to a split nearside front outer drive shaft boot and thin front brake pads, the immediate pass on re-test indicates the owner addressed these specific mechanical faults to regain legal road status. The mileage profile is consistent with a nine-year-old commercial vehicle averaging approximately 6,100 miles per year. Between August 2022 at 26,766 miles and July 2024 at 44,604 miles, the vehicle covered nearly 18,000 miles, showing a period of higher usage. The low annual mileage suggests the van has not been subjected to heavy-duty commercial cycles, though long intervals between tests can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components and fluid-related if the vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. A buyer should physically inspect the front drive assembly to ensure the replaced CV boot from the 2025 failure is free of grease leakage or further tearing. The history of thin front brake pads in both 2023 and 2025 suggests the braking system is nearing a service interval, requiring a thorough check of the remaining pad thickness and disc surface condition. Given the age of the Transit, a close visual inspection for structural corrosion on the chassis joints and suspension mounts is essential, as these areas are prone to rust regardless of low mileage figures.