2017 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · YP67 OSM

This Ford Transit's MOT history reveals a vehicle whose front-end mechanical condition has been gradually deteriorating, with the 2026 test sequence capturing the most comprehensive list of advisories to date. The previous year saw a failed test on dangerous front inner tyre tread depth and a major defect for an excessively corroded nearside rear brake pipe, while the 2024 pass flagged both front and rear brake pads approaching their wear limits. The pattern emerging across three consecutive test cycles points to a chassis and braking system that is beginning to demand attention rather than a van that has been mechanically sound throughout. The 2026-08-20 pass with five advisories should be read in conjunction with the failed test the day before, which carried the identical advisory set, suggesting the same garage re-tested after addressing a separate failure item not visible in this advisory record. The combination of brake disc pitting, thinning pads, and dual wishbone bush wear all appearing in the same inspection cycle indicates that the front axle has reached a stage where multiple components are simultaneously approaching or have crossed their service thresholds. Mileage accumulation of roughly 8,234 miles per year over nine years is broadly typical for a commercial vehicle of this type, though it sits at the lower end of what one would expect from a working Transit. This conservative usage rate is consistent with the relatively moderate wear items observed and suggests the vehicle has likely seen a mix of urban and light commercial duties rather than sustained high-mileage motorway work. There are no extended gaps in the testing record, so there is no evidence of long-term standing that would typically introduce concerns around seized brakes, deteriorated coolant hoses, or 12V battery degradation. The steady annual progression aligns mechanically with the types of consumable wear being recorded at each test, and nothing in the mileage profile raises suspicion of clocking irregularities or unusually heavy use for the platform. For a prospective buyer, the priority areas for physical inspection and negotiation centre on the front braking package and the front suspension linkage. The recorded front brake disc wear, pitting, and scoring on both faces means the discs are likely to require machining or replacement at the next service, and on a test drive you should listen for any grinding or pulsing through the brake pedal under firm application, which would indicate the disc corrosion has progressed beyond what an advisory classification captures. The front brake pads were already noted as wearing thin in 2025 and remained an advisory in 2026, so a physical check of remaining pad material through the wheel spokes is essential, and any metallic noise on initial application should be treated as immediate replacement territory. The dual advisories for nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear wishbone bushes indicate that the compliant bush is wearing on both sides, and while not yet resulting in excessive movement, this is a component that typically deteriorates progressively; on test drive, pay particular attention to any knocking or clonking transmitted through the front wheels when traversing speed bumps, potholes, or undulating tarmac, and check for vague or wandering steering response that can accompany wishbone bush degradation. The nearside rear brake pipe that was flagged as excessively corroded in 2025 represents the most structurally significant defect on file and warrants verification that a proper repair, rather than a temporary section replacement, was carried out. Brake pipe corrosion on commercial vehicles frequently originates from the underside of the floorpan or within wheel arch liners where road salt and moisture collect, so a thorough underbody inspection should look for similar surface oxidation on neighbouring lines, the fuel pipe runs, and any visible underbody structural members. The nearside front tyre damage or perishing advisory also merits close visual inspection of the sidewall for cracks, bulges, or impact damage, particularly on a vehicle of this age where sidewall degradation from UV exposure and age-related rubber hardening can develop independently of tread wear. Given the clustering of front-end advisories and the recent brake pipe failure, a pre-purchase inspection by a technician willing to raise the vehicle on a ramp would be strongly advisable to confirm the full extent of corrosion and bush wear before committing to purchase.