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490 MTV

2017 Ford Transit Connect

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

185,452 mi
Last recorded185,452 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit Connect71,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration490 MTV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 185,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 164,178 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 164,178 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 146,521 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 146,521 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 127,951 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 108,543 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 90,248 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers fitted obscuring testable items

engine undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

second row seats folded & have tools on them seatbelts untested

Fail 21 Jan 2021 90,248 miles

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

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers fitted obscuring testable items

engine undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

second row seats folded & have tools on them seatbelts untested

Pass 2 Jan 2020 71,938 miles

2nd row seats obscured seatbelts untested

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring testable items

engine undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

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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490 MTV is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 490 MTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 490 MTV registered?

490 MTV is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 January 2017.

Is 490 MTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 490 MTV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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