2017 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · VX67 UPT

The most recent MOT test on 2025-09-03 confirms the vehicle remains roadworthy, with no defects or advisories recorded. This marks a consistent pattern of annual passings since 2022, though the 2024 cycle included a duplicate entry—one passing and one failing on the same date—which suggests either a clerical error or a brief, unresolved issue that was corrected before the final inspection. The absence of recurring faults across multiple tests indicates no obvious mechanical trend, but the lack of advisories in recent years also means no proactive warnings about impending wear. That said, the 2024 anomaly—however minor—warrants scrutiny of components prone to sudden failure, such as brake calipers or suspension linkages, which might have been temporarily out of adjustment. The recorded mileage of 180,568 miles over nine years equates to an average of 20,063 miles annually, a rate significantly higher than the UK average for a vehicle of this age. This suggests either intensive commercial use or prolonged periods of operation without extended downtime. The most notable gap in the MOT history occurs between the 2022 test at 140,000 miles and the 2023 test at 155,000 miles—just 15,000 miles in a year—before accelerating to over 25,000 miles between 2023 and 2024. While this pattern doesn’t inherently signal neglect, it does imply accelerated wear on high-mileage components like tyres, brake linings, and suspension bushes. The consistency of passing tests despite this mileage suggests either disciplined maintenance or a vehicle with above-average durability, but neither can be confirmed without further inspection. Given the lack of advisories in recent MOTs, the primary focus for an in-person inspection should centre on components that typically fail without warning at this mileage. The suspension—particularly rear coil springs and bushes—should be examined for uneven wear or corrosion, as these are common failure points in high-mileage vans. Brake discs and calipers, especially the rear, should be checked for uneven thickness or binding, given the 2024 anomaly that may have been a temporary misalignment or seized component. Exhaust emissions systems, including the catalytic converter and oxygen sensors, should also be tested for leaks or degraded efficiency, as these are frequently overlooked until they fail an MOT. Finally, the structural integrity of the chassis and wheel arches should be assessed for corrosion, particularly around the rear axles and sills, where salt ingress is common in commercial vehicles. The absence of advisories does not preclude these issues—only a thorough mechanical examination will reveal their presence.