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285 WF

2017 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

190,172 mi
Last recorded190,172 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit Connect71,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration285 WF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 190,172 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 174,883 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 174,883 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 153,009 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2022 135,720 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 134,862 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp unit broken and not working

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 110,912 miles

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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285 WF is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 285 WF, 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 285 WF registered?

285 WF is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 January 2017.

Is 285 WF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 285 WF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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