2017 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · RO67 HMC

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT status following the December 2025 test, though the maintenance trend indicates a worsening mechanical condition. While the van passed its most recent inspection, it required a retest due to a missing seat belt buckle and significant corrosion on the brake lines. The presence of recurring, safety-critical defects suggests that the vehicle is being operated under heavy strain, with maintenance often deferred until the point of failure rather than being managed through proactive servicing. Accumulating 349,129 miles over nine years reflects an intensive commercial usage pattern, averaging nearly 39,000 miles annually. This high-mileage profile is consistent across the record, with approximately 47,000 miles added between December 2024 and December 2025 alone. Such rapid usage typically accelerates the fatigue of drivetrain components and chassis integrity, as evidenced by the consistent appearance of suspension and exhaust-related advisories in recent years. Prospective buyers must prioritise a thorough inspection of the braking system, specifically the front-to-rear brake pipes, which were flagged for corrosion and grease contamination in the latest test. The suspension arm bushes on both the nearside and offside have shown signs of wear in previous cycles, necessitating a check for play or knocking during a test drive. Given the history of exhaust deterioration and oil leaks from the drive shaft output seal, a detailed under-vehicle examination is essential to determine if these issues have been permanently rectified or merely masked for the purpose of the MOT.