2017 Ford Transit Courier 1.5L Diesel · PJ67 CXP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a recurring trend of deferred suspension and tyre upkeep. The most recent test in October 2025 at 78,755 miles identified an advisory for play in the offside front lower suspension ball joint. This mirrors a similar fault noted in 2023 at 59,920 miles, indicating that components are reaching the end of their life without replacement. While the vehicle passed its latest inspection, the persistence of ball joint issues suggests a reactive rather than proactive approach to mechanical repairs. At 78,755 miles over nine years, the vehicle averages approximately 8,750 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a light commercial vehicle. The data shows a significant increase in activity with nearly 19,000 miles covered between October 2023 and October 2024. This period of higher mileage coincided with a failure in October 2024, where three tyres were found to be near the legal limit and multiple safety-critical items like a damaged seat belt and stop lamp required immediate attention. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension assembly to verify the condition of the ball joints, drop links, and bushes, as these have appeared consistently across the last three tests. The recurring wear pattern on the edges of multiple tyres noted in the 2024 test suggests a potential alignment issue or worn shock absorbers that have not been addressed. Furthermore, a physical check of the offside front seat belt mechanism is necessary to ensure the offside front ball joint advisory has not progressed into a mechanical failure since the last record.