2017 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · FE17 VEO

The 2017 Ford Transit presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 27 March 2026 at 103,605 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the preceding annual tests show the same clean outcome. No advisories or mechanical faults appear anywhere in the five-year DVSA history, which indicates the vehicle has not carried unresolved wear items into subsequent tests. Mileage has accumulated in a typical pattern for a nine-year-old van. The record shows 64,804 miles at the March 2023 test, 75,075 miles in March 2024, 83,666 miles in March 2025, and 103,605 miles by March 2026. That final jump of just under 20,000 miles in twelve months sits above the longer-term average of roughly 11,500 miles per year, but the step is consistent with commercial use rather than a neglected standing period. The single fail on 13 March 2025 at 83,648 miles is anomalous: the tester logged no defects, and the van passed the next day at 83,666 miles, suggesting an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a genuine fault. Given the absence of recorded advisories across suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion, the MOT data alone reveals no recurring mechanical risks. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of load-bearing chassis members and suspension mounts, as Transit vans of this age commonly develop hidden rust beneath the body that an MOT bay may not escalate to an advisory until perforation occurs. The clean test history implies the previous keeper maintained basic statutory compliance, though the lack of any advisories across five tests is unusual for a working van and warrants verification of genuine usage. Prior to purchase, confirm the 2025 fail reason with DVSA and inspect the drivetrain for oil leaks or clutch wear not captured by the annual test.