2017 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · FG67 FSD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive service pattern. The most recent test in February 2026 at 87,256 miles flagged thin front brake pads and rear pads sitting exactly on the legal limit. This follows a recurring trend of brake wear, seen back in January 2023 at 58,637 miles where rear pads and discs were already noted. While the vehicle passed its latest inspection, the consistent depletion of friction components suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical issues when they approach failure or trigger an MOT advisory. At 87,256 miles over nine years, the Transit has averaged approximately 9,700 miles per year, which is consistent with typical commercial use of this age. There is a significant gap in activity between January 2024 and February 2025, where the vehicle covered over 13,000 miles in just thirteen months. This period coincided with a comprehensive failure in early February 2025 at 77,012 miles, where multiple defects including windscreen damage, lighting failures, and tyres were identified. The fact that the vehicle passed a clean test just one week later at 77,018 miles indicates a rapid series of repairs were performed to regain roadworthiness. A buyer must focus the physical inspection on the bodywork, particularly the wing mirror housings. The 2025 failure specifically cited corroded body components likely to cause injury, which indicates early-stage oxidation that may spread if not monitored. The history also notes a leaking rear differential in 2024 and a rear oil leak in 2023, requiring a thorough under-vehicle check for active fluid seepage. Given the recurring issues with thin brakes and worn tyres, a full inspection of the suspension geometry and brake system is necessary to ensure no uneven wear is occurring.