2017 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · YN67 VSA

The 2017 Ford Transit passed its most recent MOT on 2025-08-06 at 75,633 miles, but the maintenance trend is worsening. The tester flagged corrosion on the rear brake pipe and an offside front tyre worn to the legal limit and on its edge. These point to deferred underbody care and misalignment or neglected tracking. Earlier faults like the perished CV boot and rear wishbone bush from 2024-07-11 at 69,010 miles suggest a pattern of ignored suspension and drivetrain advisories. The vehicle remains roadworthy, yet the accumulating corrosion and uneven tyre wear demand immediate attention. Covering roughly 8,400 miles annually, the Transit demonstrates typical light commercial usage without alarming gaps or sudden spikes in accumulation. The mileage progressed steadily from 39,313 miles in July 2021 to 75,633 miles in August 2025. The slight drop in annual mileage over the last two years, falling from 11,730 miles between 2022 and 2023 to 6,623 miles between 2024 and 2025, might indicate longer periods stationary. Standing vehicles often suffer from dried-out suspension bushes and corroded brake components, which aligns with the recent MOT findings. A prospective buyer must inspect the vehicle's underbody and suspension thoroughly. The recurring brake disc wear and the corroded rear brake pipe flagged in August 2025 raise concerns about the overall integrity of the braking system. Surface corrosion on brake pipes often hints at deeper deterioration of the lines themselves. The perished nearside rear wishbone boot and bush noted in July 2024 likely remain unresolved, risking CV joint failure and suspension play. Uneven tyre wear on the edges, seen on the offside rear in 2023 and the offside front in 2025, indicates potential tracking issues or worn suspension bushes altering wheel alignment. Beyond the suspension and brakes, check for the oil leak first noted in July 2021. While previously deemed non-excessive, a nine-year-old commercial vehicle can develop worsening seeps that degrade rubber hoses and fittings. The headlight adjuster alteration recorded in 2025 suggests a repair to aim the lights, possibly after a bulb failure or impact. Overall, the mechanical history reveals a van that has been used steadily but suffers from neglected corrosion and suspension wear, requiring immediate investment to restore structural integrity.