2017 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · CF17 LDU

The 2017 Ford Transit presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 3 February 2026 at 70,986 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. The prior day's failure at 70,985 miles listed no defects, indicating a clerical or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Across the full record from July 2023 to February 2026, every completed test resulted in a pass with zero advisories, showing no worsening or recurring mechanical issues. Mileage sat at 55,848 on 10 July 2023 and rose to 59,057 by 6 March 2024, then 64,651 on 5 February 2025 and 70,986 on 3 February 2026. That equates to roughly 5,500 to 6,300 miles added per year, below the 7,887 annual average for the vehicle's age. The clean record with no flagged corrosion, brake wear, or suspension bushes implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current. The only anomaly is the one-day fail-pass sequence in February 2026, which suggests administrative correction rather than neglected consumables. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and underside corrosion given the Transit's age and light use pattern, as standing periods can mask damp-related rot not caught in a pass with no defects. Examine brake discs and calipers for binding or uneven wear, and check coil springs and suspension bushes for fatigue despite the absence of advisories. Verify the February 2026 failure reason on the DVSA portal, since the no-defect entry provides no technical explanation for the rejected test.