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AB17 SAM

2017 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,046 mi
Last recorded88,046 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit73,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB17 SAM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 88,046 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 72,625 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 72,581 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil level below minimum

Pass 22 Sep 2022 62,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHT PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHT PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 53,793 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 48,035 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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AB17 SAM is a 2017 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AB17 SAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB17 SAM registered?

AB17 SAM is a 2017 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 July 2017.

Is AB17 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB17 SAM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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