2017 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · VN67 FXK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent inspection on December 10 2025 with 130,983 miles and no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows improvement following a period of neglect in early 2025. While the January test identified several mechanical and electrical faults, the subsequent pass just eleven months later indicates that the owner addressed the necessary repairs to bring the vehicle back to a legal standard. The mileage pattern reflects a high usage profile, averaging approximately 14,500 miles per year, which is consistent with a commercial Ford Transit application. The data shows a significant spike in usage between January 2024 at 111,123 miles and January 2025, where the vehicle covered 17,669 miles in just twelve months. This rapid accumulation places considerable stress on the drivetrain and heavy-duty components, though the consistent annual testing suggests the vehicle has been used regularly rather than left stationary for long periods. A physical inspection should focus specifically on the offside front lower suspension arm, which was flagged for worn bushes in January 2025 at 128,789 miles. Although this did not cause a failure at the time, high-mileage vans are prone to accelerated degradation of rubber components. The buyer should also verify the brake system condition, as the pad wear light illuminated during the same 2025 failure, indicating the components were nearing their service limit. Additionally, the steering column top bearing noted in 2023 should be checked for any audible knocks or play during steering maneuvers to ensure the wear has not progressed since that advisory.