2017 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · MF17 WFO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass in March 2026, but the maintenance trend shows a worsening condition regarding the braking system. While the most recent test at 37,934 miles cleared the vehicle, it followed a failure just one day prior due to significant corrosion on the offside front, central rear, and offside rear brake pipes. This specific issue has persisted since at least March 2025, indicating that the previous owner opted for reactive repairs rather than addressing the underlying degradation early. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a nine-year-old Transit, averaging approximately 4,215 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage with only 1,048 miles recorded between March 2025 and March 2026, and just 1,825 miles in the preceding year. This low usage often suggests the vehicle has sat for long periods, which frequently contributes to the accelerated degradation of rubber components and the onset of metal oxidation, as evidenced by the recurring corrosion failures on the brake lines despite the low mechanical wear from mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the brake lines to ensure the corrosion flagged in the 2026 tests has been fully replaced rather than merely cleaned or masked. The presence of grease or material covering corroded pipes suggests an attempt to hide rust from the tester, which warrants close scrutiny. Additionally, the oil leak noted in March 2023 should be re-examined to ensure it has not worsened over the years of low operation. Given the low mileage and high age, all rubber hoses, suspension bushings, and tyre sidew should also be checked for dry rot and age-related fatigue that does not show on tread depth alone.