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AK17 VTX

2017 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,948 mi
Last recorded118,948 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit Connect71,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 118,948 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jul 2024 114,325 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 106,817 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 91,899 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth getting low 2mm (both front tyres) (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth getting low 3mm (both Rear tyres) (5.2.3 (e))

engine under tray cover fitted not allowing full inspection

spare tyre holder slightly loose

Fail 22 Jul 2022 91,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth getting low 2mm (both front tyres) (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth getting low 3mm (both Rear tyres) (5.2.3 (e))

engine under tray cover fitted not allowing full inspection

spare tyre holder slightly loose

Pass 28 Jun 2021 71,172 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 50,991 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 50,990 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020

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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 VTX 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 77.8%.

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 VTX, 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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What year was AK17 VTX registered?

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

Is AK17 VTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK17 VTX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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