2017 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · MJ66 FFB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the most recent inspection indicates a sharp decline in maintenance standards following several years of clean records. While the Transit passed tests between 2023 and early2025 without defects, the February 2026 test at 99,241 miles resulted in multiple critical failures that required immediate attention. The transition from a defect-free history to a comprehensive failure suggests that routine maintenance and safety-critical consumable checks have been neglected until the MOT deadline approached. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a commercial-use profile, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per year. Between the January 2024 test at 80,253 miles and the February 2026 test at 99,241 miles, the vehicle covered nearly 19,000 miles. This steady accumulation of mileage is typical for a van of this age, yet the sudden appearance of five tyres with cuts reaching the cords in early 2026 indicates that the vehicle has likely operated under harsh conditions or without proper equipment inspections between test intervals. A buyer must prioritize an inspection of the front suspension components, as the February 2026 record flagged a worn offside front lower suspension arm bush. Although the vehicle passed after repairs, the presence of pitted front brake discs and pads worn to the wear indicator suggests the braking system is nearing the end of its service life. The offside rear oil leak remains a persistent advisory, which requires close monitoring to ensure it is a minor seal weep rather than a failing differential or gearbox housing leak that could lead to catastrophic mechanical failure. Additionally, the cracked windscreen and deteriorated registration plate noted in the latest pass should be checked for further propagation to ensure they remain within legal limits.