2017 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · CU67 AVF

The November 2025 MOT at 204,624 miles records a pass, meaning the vehicle currently meets the minimum roadworthiness standards despite the October 2025 failure that highlighted severe front sub‑frame weakening, imminent rear brake‑pipe fracture and excessive parking‑brake movement. This shift from fail to pass suggests that the most urgent safety items were addressed, but the persistent corrosion of the rear integral body and brake pipes indicates that the underlying trend of deterioration has not been fully resolved. Mileage accumulation over the nine‑year lifespan averages 22,736 miles per year, a figure well above typical usage for a 2017 model. The odometer rose from 160,079 miles in September 2022 to 204,624 miles in November 2025, with a particularly steep increase of 34,490 miles between September 2022 and September 2023, implying intensive seasonal use or long periods of inactivity followed by heavy mileage. You must give specific attention to the brake system: the offside rear pipe, which previously approached fracture, must be confirmed sound; all brake pipes, discs and calipers should be checked for binding, pitting or excessive wear; the parking brake mechanism must be tested for correct adjustment and efficiency; and the condition of the rear brake discs, which have shown repeated pitting, should be assessed for remaining thickness. A buyer should therefore inspect the front sub‑frame and both lower suspension arms for serious weakening or excessive corrosion, verify that the rear integral body retains structural rigidity despite surface rust, and examine the condition of the rear axle and underbody for progressive corrosion that could compromise integrity.