2017 Iveco Daily 3.0L Diesel · GC17 ABX

The most recent MOT test on 2025-06-23 confirms the vehicle remains roadworthy but with critical maintenance oversights. The trend over the past two years is worsening, particularly in suspension and braking components. The June 2025 pass was conditional on the rear service brakes meeting minimum standards, suggesting either delayed servicing or a lack of proactive maintenance. Recurring advisories on anti-roll bar bushes—first failing in July 2024 and reappearing as worn in June 2025—indicate these have not been addressed, risking further suspension degradation. The 2023 and 2022 tests also flagged binding brakes and tyre perishing, yet no corrective action appears to have been taken between failures. This pattern suggests the vehicle has not undergone systematic servicing, leaving critical wear items unresolved. The recorded mileage of 43,905 miles over nine years equates to an unusually low annual average of approximately 4,878 miles, which may reflect limited operational use or prolonged periods of inactivity. The gap between the 2024 failure (39,137 miles) and the subsequent pass (39,176 miles) suggests the tyres were replaced or repaired shortly before retesting, yet the underlying issues—perishing inner linings and exposed cords—persisted. The 2023 to 2024 interval saw minimal mileage accumulation (3,000 miles in a year), raising questions about whether the vehicle was stored or used sporadically. Such low mileage can mask deeper wear, particularly in suspension components and brake systems, which degrade over time regardless of distance travelled. A buyer should prioritise an immediate inspection of the rear anti-roll bar bushes, which have failed twice and remain unaddressed. The June 2025 advisory confirms excessive wear without remedial action, posing a risk to handling stability. Binding brakes, first noted in 2022 and recurring in 2023, warrant thorough testing for caliper seizure, master cylinder function, or hydraulic leaks. The 2024 tyre failures—exposed cords and perishing inner linings—demand verification that all tyres have been replaced since then, as inner damage cannot be visually confirmed without removal. Structural integrity should also be assessed, particularly around wheel arches and suspension mounts, given the vehicle’s age and the potential for corrosion or fatigue in components not directly tested in MOTs. Finally, the lack of a full wheel bearing inspection in 2022 and the persistent tyre advisories imply a history of deferred maintenance. Buyers should verify whether the offside front brake bind from 2022 and 2023 has been resolved, as unresolved hydraulic binding can lead to uneven wear or complete failure. Documented advisories on suspension bushes and tyres suggest the vehicle has not undergone a full service cycle, leaving other high-wear items—such as steering dampers, drive shafts, or exhaust supports—unverified. Independent confirmation of these components is essential before purchase.