2017 Ford Edge 2.0L Diesel · GK67 AAF

A consistent record of MOT passes since 2022 establishes a baseline of roadworthiness for this 2017 Ford Edge, with the most recent test on 29 January 2026 returning a pass alongside a minor oil leak advisory, a pattern that has held across the recorded history with no failures, refusals, or major defects noted at any point. The defining mechanical narrative across the last two tests is one of emerging wear items rather than structural concern, with two advisories issued in January 2025 relating to a nearside front tyre worn on its edge and rear brake pads wearing thin on both sides, followed twelve months later by the oil leak observation. While the absence of recorded defects in 2022, 2023, and 2024 could be read as a clean run, the appearance of advisories in consecutive tests in 2025 and 2026 suggests consumable wear is now progressing as the vehicle accumulates mileage, which is an expected pattern for a car approaching a decade of service. The advisory-only outcome on the latest test confirms the vehicle remains roadworthy at present, though the oil leak will warrant monitoring to ensure it does not develop into a more serious seep from an engine seal, sump, or oil cooler gasket. With 99,860 miles recorded over approximately nine years, this Edge has covered roughly 11,096 miles per year, which sits broadly in line with typical UK usage for its age. There are no extended gaps between tests in the DVSA record, indicating the vehicle has been in continuous road use rather than laid up for prolonged periods, which reduces the likelihood of issues such as seized brake calipers, perished coolant hoses, or flat-spotted tyres. The mileage accumulation appears steady rather than abrupt, with no single year showing a disproportionate jump that might suggest a motorway fleet or long-distance commute followed by light use. At this level of annual mileage, attention should reasonably fall on the wear cycle of suspension components, braking hardware, tyres, and engine ancillaries, as these are the parts that degrade in proportion to use rather than age alone. For a prospective buyer, the most relevant items to inspect on a physical viewing are those flagged in the advisory record, starting with the oil leak noted at the 2026 test. On a cold start, listen for any change in engine note that might indicate worn camshaft or valve stem seals, and on a steady idle look for drips beneath the engine bay, paying particular attention to the area around the sump plug, the oil filter housing, and the front crankshaft seal where Ford transverse-mounted engines commonly weep. Check the underside of the engine for fresh oil residue versus old staining, and inspect the coolant level and condition for any cross-contamination that would point to a more serious internal seal failure rather than a simple gasket weep. The 2025 advisories relating to the rear brake pads and nearside front tyre point directly to components that should be assessed on a test drive. With the pads noted as wearing thin on both rear corners, the car should be driven to a moderate speed and the brakes applied firmly to feel for any pulling to one side, which could indicate uneven pad wear or a binding rear caliper, and any judder felt through the pedal may suggest the rear discs are also nearing their service limit. The nearside front tyre being worn on its edge is consistent with suspension geometry drift, so on the road, pay attention to steering pull to one side, vague or wandering straight-line stability, or a clonking noise over uneven surfaces, all of which can point to worn front suspension bushes, a failing top mount, or weakened coil springs. Finally, a thorough check of all four tyres for uneven shoulder wear, cracking of the sidewalls, and adequate tread depth across the full width will confirm whether the edge wear flagged last year has been resolved or has continued to progress.