2017 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · YM17 TLF

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a persistent pattern of suspension and brake degradation. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 72,556 miles passed, it revealed advisories for a nearside front lower suspension ball joint with play and worn inner arm bushes. The presence of a corroded offside rear brake pipe covered in grease suggests that previous leaks were either masked or that maintenance is addressed only when faults become critical rather than through a preventative schedule. At nine years old with 72,556 miles, this Ford Transit has averaged approximately 8,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a commercial vehicle of this age. The mileage data shows consistent operation, with roughly 5,400 miles covered between the October 2024 and October 2025 tests. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of standing, though the consistent mileage contributes to the gradual wear of rubber-to-metal components and corrosion-related issues seen in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension geometry, as worn bushes and ball joints have appeared in four consecutive tests since 2022. The tester flagged a rough offside front wheel bearing in 2022 and 2023, indicating a history of bearing failure. Furthermore, the recurring advisories for tyres worn to the legal limit or misshapen in 2024 and 2025 indicate a lack of proactive consumable maintenance. Particular attention should be paid to the brake lines to ensure that the corrosion noted in 2025 has not progressed into structural failure of the hydraulic system.