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553 CAB

2017 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,154 mi
Last recorded80,154 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit Connect71,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration553 CAB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 80,154 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 68,402 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 53,556 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 42,180 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 32,427 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 32,423 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 22,815 miles

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

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

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

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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553 CAB is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect in Silver 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 553 CAB, 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 553 CAB registered?

553 CAB is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 September 2017.

Is 553 CAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 553 CAB 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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