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AK17 VTW

2017 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,648 mi
Last recorded174,648 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit Connect71,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 VTW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 174,648 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 174,648 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 152,347 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2023 136,743 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 136,743 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 108,679 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 85,397 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav holder. ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner/outer wall has slight damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 85,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav holder. ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner/outer wall has slight damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 64,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F tyre close to legal limit at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F tyre close to legal limit at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R tyre close to legal limit at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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AK17 VTW is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 71,542 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK17 VTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 9 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AK17 VTW is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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