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488 RJB

2017 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,878 mi
Last recorded61,878 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit73,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration488 RJB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 61,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 53,343 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 53,343 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 34,985 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 24,767 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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488 RJB is a 2017 Ford Transit in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 73,664 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 488 RJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 9 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 488 RJB registered?

488 RJB is a 2017 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 2017.

Is 488 RJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 488 RJB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 488 RJB have outstanding finance?

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