2017 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · CX67 XEG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but exhibits a worsening trend in mechanical degradation regarding suspension and braking systems. While it passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 193,307 miles, the recorded advisories indicate that underlying wear is accumulating rather than resolving. The transition from a clean record in 2022 to a series of failures and advisories in the last two years suggests the vehicle is reaching the end of the service life for several key components. At 193,307 miles, this nine-year-old Transit has covered significant mileage, averaging over 21,000 miles per year. The data shows a notable burst of usage between October 2023 and October 2024, where the vehicle covered nearly 28,000 miles in just twelve months. This rapid accumulation explains the sudden onset of wear on chassis-related components, as high-mileage cycles place accelerated stress on the rubber bushings and hydraulic lines typical of a heavy-duty commercial vehicle. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front wishbone bushes and ball joints, as these were flagged as worn in both the 2024 and 2025 tests. The 2025 report specifically notes the bushes are separating from the bonding, which will lead to imminent handling instability if not replaced. Furthermore, the offside rear brake pipe has shown persistent corrosion covered in grease for two consecutive years; this often indicates an attempt to clean the area to hide rust, which could eventually lead to a sudden hydraulic failure. The tyres also require immediate attention, as the nearside rear tyre was noted at the legal limit with uneven inner wear in the latest test, suggesting a potential geometry or alignment issue. Given the previous failure for a split nearside front outer CV boot in late 2024, the buyer should verify that the drive shaft was actually replaced and that no internal damage has occurred to the gearbox. The high mileage and recurring suspension faults suggest that this vehicle will require significant capital investment to maintain roadworthiness in the near future.