2017 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · CV17 EZW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a recurring pattern of deferred suspension and consumable repairs. While the most recent test in February 2026 at 61,393 miles passed, it revealed new advisories for worn front tyres and an offside front suspension arm bush. This indicates that while the vehicle is legal for the road, components are reaching the end of their functional life, suggesting the previous owner only addresses issues once they trigger an MOT failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 61,393 miles over nine years, the Transit averages approximately 6,800 miles per year, which is consistent with a light-use commercial profile. However, there is a notable spike in usage between November 2023 and February 2025, where the vehicle covered over 7,400 miles in just fifteen months. This period of heavy activity coincides with the October 2024 failure where the engine failed the emissions test due to excessive smoke levels, suggesting the engine may have been under significant stress or poorly maintained during that high-mile period. A buyer must closely inspect the front suspension geometry, as faults related to arm bushes and ball joints have appeared in almost every test since 2023. The recurring nature of worn bushes suggests the front assembly may be nearing total failure, which will lead to uneven tyre wear and handling instability. Furthermore, the 2024 emissions failure warrants a mechanical check of the fuel system, turbocharger, and particulate filter to ensure the smoke issue was fully rectified and not merely masked. The presence of multiple cut tyres in 2023 followed by edge wear in 2026 further highlights a lack of basic tyre care and alignment checks.