2017 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · SL67 KDX

The most recent MOT was on 2025-09-17 — just under 9 months ago — and it passed at 64,904 miles. However, it recorded a defect: slight play in the offside front wheel bearing (5.1.3(a)(i)). This is a safety-critical item that can worsen quickly if left unaddressed. A clear pattern emerges across the last four MOTs: repeated brake-related issues. Since 2023, there have been recurring defects on rear brake pads (2023), rear brake discs (2023 and 2024), front brake pads and disc recommendations (2022), and corroded front brake pipes covered in grease (2024). In 2024, the offside rear service brake was also binding — a sign of sticking calipers or seized components. These are not isolated incidents; they reflect progressive deterioration in the braking system. The trend is worsening. Brake pad wear appeared first in 2023, then disc wear followed in both 2023 and 2024, then pipe corrosion and binding in 2024, and now a wheel bearing issue in 2025. No corrective action appears to have fully resolved the underlying causes — likely poor maintenance, exposure to road salt, or deferred repairs.