2017 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · CU67 PTY

The most recent DVSA examination on 16 September 2025 resulted in a pass, although two advisories were recorded. The vehicle's MOT history demonstrates a generally stable maintenance profile over the first three test cycles from 2020 through 2022, which were all clean passes with no defects recorded. However, beginning with the 2023 test, the pattern shifted toward accumulating advisories relating to brake wear and rear disc corrosion, followed by suspension arm bush wear, front tyre wear, rear tyre perishing, and a corroded rear brake pipe in 2024, and culminating in a failure in September 2024 due to ineffective windscreen wiper operation alongside several advisories. The subsequent pass in 2025 retained the subframe corrosion advisory and the persistent front lower suspension arm bush wear advisory, indicating that the latter concern has now carried over across two consecutive tests. Overall, while the vehicle has consistently passed, the trend in recent years is one of gradually accumulating wear-related advisories, and the persistent suspension advisory merits close attention from a prospective buyer. With a recorded mileage of 54,460 miles over approximately nine years, the vehicle has averaged roughly 6,000 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a commercial van of this type and age. The mileage progression across the MOT history appears steady and consistent, with no abrupt gaps or unusually rapid accumulation between tests, suggesting that the odometer reading is likely genuine and that the vehicle has been in regular service rather than left standing for extended periods. Regular usage of this nature tends to be beneficial for mechanical components, as it keeps fluids circulating, prevents brake seizure, and reduces the likelihood of severe standing corrosion in the underbody and exhaust systems. Nevertheless, the cumulative wear expected at this mileage on a Transit platform typically begins to surface in suspension components, brake discs and pads, and minor fluid leaks, all of which are consistent with the advisories observed. The recurring advisory regarding front lower suspension arm pin or bush wear warrants particular scrutiny. Although not severe enough to fail at either test, this condition typically progresses over time, and a buyer should listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front suspension during a test drive, especially when traversing speed humps, potholes, or uneven road surfaces. Excessive movement when the wheel is rocked by hand, uneven or feathered front tyre wear, and vagueness in steering response are all indicators that the bushes may have deteriorated beyond advisory thresholds. Additionally, the advisory concerning front subframe corrosion should be inspected visually, ideally with the vehicle raised, to assess whether the corrosion is merely surface-level or has begun to compromise structural integrity. Given the vehicle's age and the presence of a rear brake pipe advisory, the full braking system should be examined for further corrosion, particularly along pipe runs and at unions, and a brake fluid test or replacement considered if the fluid has not been changed within the last two years. Further buyer guidance should focus on the age-related service items that may not be captured within MOT records but are essential at this mileage and calendar age. Despite the consistent usage pattern, a nine-year-old van with 54,000 miles requires attention to its timing belt or chain service interval according to Ford's specification, coolant system renewal, and a thorough inspection of the dual-mass flywheel if manual, or torque converter behaviour if automatic, as these are common wear items on the Transit platform. The 12-volt battery should be load-tested, as batteries of this age frequently fail without warning, and the diesel particulate filter, if fitted, should be assessed for active regeneration capability through sustained higher-speed driving. All tyres should be inspected for sidewall cracking and perishing regardless of tread depth, given the age of the rubber, and the rear brake discs should be checked for scoring or corrosion lips that might necessitate machining or replacement. Finally, verifying full service history stamps, particularly for the timing belt, clutch, and major fluid changes, will provide confidence that the vehicle has been conscientiously maintained beyond the minimum statutory requirements.