2017 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · FH17 UNR

The 2017 Ford Transit Connect presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 8 September 2025 at 149,890 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of annual passes since at least 2021. The absence of any advisories across five consecutive tests indicates the previous keeper addressed wear before each examination and kept the vehicle to a standard acceptable for continued road use. The mileage stands at 149,890 against a nine-year lifespan, equating to roughly 16,650 miles per year and placing this van in the high-use bracket for its class. The record shows steady annual accumulation: 105,671 miles on 29 June 2021, 116,479 on 9 September 2022, 125,072 on 10 August 2023, 138,015 on 9 September 2024, and 149,890 on 8 September 2025. No gaps or sudden jumps appear; the roughly 10,000 to 12,000 mile intervals between tests reflect consistent commercial duty rather than neglect or long standing periods. Given the sparse history with zero recorded faults or advisories, the buyer should still commission an independent inspection of high-stress components typical of a high-mileage Transit. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and track rod ends warrant close visual checks for fatigue not yet flagged by DVSA testers. Brake disc thickness and caliper operation should be measured, as binding or excessive wear often escapes MOT capture until critical. Structural corrosion around sills, chassis legs, and the rear crossmember remains the principal latent risk on a 2017 van of this mileage. The clean record implies sound upkeep, but a pre-purchase underside inspection remains prudent before commitment.