2017 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · RO67 HMA

The 2017 Ford Transit presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT activity occurred on 8 October 2025 at 52,206 miles, where the vehicle initially failed before passing on the same day. This pattern indicates reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The tester flagged all four tyres worn close to the legal limit, with both rear tyres showing urgent inner edge wear, and the rear brake pads worn down to the wear indicator. The front brake discs were also noted as worn. A clean pass in September 2023 at 40,432 miles suggests the vehicle was in better condition two years prior, but the subsequent deterioration points to a worsening trend in basic consumable maintenance. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 5,800 miles per year. The record shows a gap of over 11,000 miles between September 2023 and October 2025, indicating either very light use or extended periods of standing. Such irregular usage patterns can accelerate certain types of deterioration, particularly tyre sidewall degradation and brake corrosion, even when mileage accumulation is modest. The sparse MOT history, with only five tests recorded across nine years, limits the ability to establish a comprehensive wear trajectory. A buyer should pay close attention to the rear suspension geometry. The repeated inner edge wear on both rear tyres across multiple tests, flagged as urgent in October 2025, is a classic indicator of misalignment or worn suspension bushes and tracking issues. This is not a consumable problem but a mechanical one that will destroy replacement tyres rapidly if left unaddressed. The rear brake pads reaching the wear indicator within a single test cycle, from advisory to failure, suggests either a sudden increase in use or a lack of prior inspection. The front brake disc wear noted in 2025 warrants measurement of disc thickness and inspection for lipping or scoring. The vehicle's structural integrity and underside condition require a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage vans that stand for long periods can develop corrosion on brake lines, exhaust components, and subframes that MOT tests may not fully capture. The binding or dragging potential implied by uneven tyre wear and rapid brake pad depletion means a road test under braking is essential to confirm no calipers are sticking. Overall, the record reflects a vehicle that has been used lightly but maintained reactively, with clear evidence that fundamental running gear attention has been deferred.