2017 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · GE16 ARP

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive preventative care. The most recent test in November 2025 at 133,785 miles identified wear on both nearside and offside front suspension arm pins and bushes. While the vehicle passed, these defects indicate that the front suspension geometry is reaching the end of its functional life. This follows a pattern where components are only addressed once they reach a failure point or trigger an MOT advisory. The Transit has covered a significant distance, averaging approximately 14,800 miles per year over its nine-year life life. There was a notable surge of 28,385 miles between September 2023 at 105,400 miles and November 2025 at 133,785 miles. This high annual mileage suggests consistent heavy commercial use, which is typical for a vehicle of this type but also explains the accelerated wear on consumable items such as tyres and braking components recorded throughout the history. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as the recurring reports of worn bushes suggest the entire front assembly may require replacement soon. The record also highlights a history of neglected basic maintenance, with thin brake pads and worn discs noted in 2022, alongside multiple failures for bald tyres and inoperative bulbs. The severely deteriorated offside front outer CV boot reported in 2023 should be checked for current grease leakage or tearing, which would lead to catastrophic drives joint failure if ignored. Given the high mileage and age, the condition of the chassis for structural corrosion is also critical to verify to ensure the integrity has not been compromised by heavy loading.