2017 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · SF17 EBE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in December 2025 at 36,795 miles passed, it revealed a severely deteriorated nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover and a corroded offside rear brake pipe. These defects indicate that while the vehicle meets the minimum legal standard, critical components are only being addressed once they reach a point of failure or significant degradation. The mileage profile is exceptionally low at 36,795 miles over nine years, averaging an annual usage of approximately 4,000 miles. This is significantly below the average for a Ford Transit and suggests the vehicle has spent long periods stationary or undergone light use. The intervals between tests are consistent, with roughly 4,000 to 5,000 miles covered between annual inspections from 2022 to 2025. However, low mileage often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components, as evidenced by the split CV boot in 2023 and the perished perished in 2025. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and braking system components. The failure of the ball joint dust cover and the previous CV boot failure suggest that rubber seals and boots are prone to cracking from age rather than mechanical wear. The corrosion on the offside rear brake pipe requires a close look to ensure rust has not compromised the structural integrity of the line, as the grease mentioned in the report often hides deep pitting. Additionally, the 2024 advisory regarding unevenly worn nearside tyres suggests a potential alignment issue that should be verified to prevent premature wear of new rubber.