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AK17 XWU

2017 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,725 mi
Last recorded117,725 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit Connect71,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 XWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 117,725 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 117,720 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 94,309 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 94,309 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 82,125 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some test items

Fail 27 Jun 2024 82,121 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some test items

Pass 22 Jun 2023 66,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 66,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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 24 Jun 2022 53,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 39,493 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 22,312 miles

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))

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

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 XWU is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XWU, 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 XWU is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 July 2017.

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