2017 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · FP17 VGA

The 2017 Ford Transit presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent MOT on 12 June 2025 at 122,716 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the test one week earlier on 6 June 2025 produced a failure at 122,715 miles with no defects listed, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Prior to that, the vehicle passed cleanly in June 2024 at 109,040 miles and in December 2022 at 84,794 miles. Recorded mileage stands at 122,716 against a nine-year lifespan, equating to roughly 13,635 miles per year and placing this van firmly in high-use territory for its age. The jump from 84,794 miles in December 2022 to 103,055 miles at the December 2023 failure shows around 18,000 miles in twelve months, then a slower 6,000 miles to June 2024 and 13,600 to mid-2025. Such accumulation implies regular commercial duty, with commensurate load on suspension bushes, drivetrain components, and brake discs. The DVSA record itself is sparse, carrying no advisories or listed defects across any entry, which limits insight into consumable wear. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion, particularly around chassis rails and sills where Transits of this era succumb to rust under repeated winter salting. The December 2023 failure with zero defects recorded warrants scrutiny of the test centre paperwork to confirm no suppressed mechanical concern such as binding calipers or exhaust emissions irregularity. Given the high annual mileage and clean but thin history, examine tyre tread depth, wiper blades, and coil springs for fatigue. The repeated clean passes indicate previous keepers addressed statutory requirements, yet absence of advisories on a 122,000-mile van is unusual and merits a physical check of steering joints and brake line condition before purchase.