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53 MAC

2017 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,338 mi
Last recorded36,338 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit Connect71,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration53 MAC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 36,338 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 33,688 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 31,966 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 25,364 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 25,364 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 21,639 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 21,639 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 42,106 miles

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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53 MAC is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 53 MAC, 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 53 MAC registered?

53 MAC is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 December 2017.

Is 53 MAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 53 MAC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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