2017 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · NU17 MVD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean pass on 1 July 2025. However, the maintenance history shows a recent trend of reactive rather than proactive care. The failure just one day prior to that successful test at 122,637 miles revealed several critical issues including an inoperative engine management light, a failed dipped beam, an ineffective wiper blade, and an excessively worn offside front suspension arm bush. While these defects were rectified to secure the subsequent pass, the presence of multiple mechanical and electrical failures suggests that faults are only addressed when legally necessary. The mileage profile reflects high-intensity use consistent with a commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 13,600 miles per year. There was a significant period of activity where 25,000 miles were covered between December 2023 (101,332 miles) and December 2024 (116,809 miles). This rapid accumulation over a short window puts considerable strain on the drivetrain and heavy suspension components. The December 2024 test also highlighted that both front tyres were near the legal limit and worn on the edges, indicating potential alignment issues or neglected maintenance during that high-mileage stretch. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension geometry, specifically checking the control arms and bushes, given the previous failure in June 2025. The inoperative engine management light failure warrants a diagnostic scan to ensure no hidden fault codes remain present that were simply cleared before the test. Given the high mileage and the previous history of uneven tyre wear, an assessment of the brake discs and the structural integrity of the chassis points is essential to ensure no underlying corrosion has developed from the heavy use.