2017 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · FH17 RNF

The 2017 Ford Transit presents a stable roadworthiness trend with a current valid pass recorded on 14 March 2025 at 78,308 miles. The most recent test cycle shows a pass and a same-day failure logged at identical mileage with no defects recorded, indicating an administrative retest rather than a mechanical fault. Prior annual tests in March 2022, 2023, and 2024 at 48,636, 58,376, and 65,294 miles all passed with no advisories, confirming a clean and consistent history free of recurring defects. Annual mileage averages 8,701 against the vehicle's nine-year life, a typical figure for this model. The records show steady accumulation: 9,740 miles between the 2022 and 2023 tests, 6,918 to 2024, and 13,014 to the 2025 pass. No standing periods or sudden jumps appear. The sparse, clean ledger suggests the previous keeper kept basic consumable and structural upkeep current, as no tyre, brake, or corrosion items were ever flagged. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given Transit duty cycles even where the MOT logged nothing. The same-day fail with no defects warrants confirmation the V5C and DVSA portal match the live status. Check underneath for early structural rust at chassis rails and sills, as nine-year-old vans often hide corrosion the annual test missed. Given the absent advisory history, major mechanical risk looks low, but verify service intervals for the drivetrain and cambelt. The record implies careful ownership, yet a pre-purchase mechanical check remains sound practice before funds transfer.