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AL59 GRO

2017 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,389 mi
Last recorded94,389 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit Connect71,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL59 GRO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 94,389 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 84,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 84,618 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 78,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and wearing very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and wearing very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 68,109 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear spring insulator/bump stop deteriating

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear spring insulator/bump stop deteriating

Pass 16 Sep 2022 57,689 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 57,689 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 46,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and wearing very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm and starting to wear very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 34,599 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in centre and wearing very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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AL59 GRO is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect in Black 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 AL59 GRO, 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 AL59 GRO registered?

AL59 GRO is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is AL59 GRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL59 GRO 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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