2017 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · FL17 VSP

The 2017 Ford Transit presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass on 17 February 2026 at 142,148 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the last three annual cycles. The most recent test pass came on the same day as a failure logged at identical mileage with no defects recorded, mirroring a pattern from February 2025 where a failure at 136,899 miles preceded a pass at 136,902 miles the next day. This suggests administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than mechanical faults, as no defects appear on any record. The van has covered 142,148 miles in roughly nine years, equating to about 15,794 miles per year, which is high for a light commercial of this age and points to steady heavy use. Mileage moved from 134,125 in February 2024 to 136,902 by February 2025, then to 142,148 by February 2026, showing consistent annual accumulation near 6,000 and 5,200 miles in the last two years. No long standing gaps exist between tests, and the clean advisory columns across all entries indicate no flagged consumable or structural concerns at the time of testing. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers given the high annual mileage and age, as MOT passes with no advisories do not confirm component life remaining. The repeated same-day fail-and-pass entries with zero defects recorded warrant a check of the DVSA failure reason codes, since the record alone does not explain why the tester initially rejected the vehicle. Structural integrity and underbody corrosion should be examined closely, as Transits of this era are prone to chassis rust that a clean MOT may not capture if not yet at test threshold.