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9 SAM

2017 Ford Transit Courier

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,000 mi
Last recorded178,000 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit Courier69,005 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 SAM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Courier
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 178,000 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Jun 2026 178,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2025 177,739 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 175,350 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 175,350 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 170,000 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 29 Jun 2022 166,869 miles

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

front tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 29 Jun 2022 166,869 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 14 Jun 2021 149,465 miles

Front Coolant leak

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 111,541 miles

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

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Courier?

Based on 203,833 MOT tests across 34,285 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
9,671
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
34,285
On UK Roads
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9 SAM is a 2017 Ford Transit Courier in White 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 Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 69,005 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ford Transit Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 9 years old, this Ford Transit Courier is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 9 SAM registered?

9 SAM is a 2017 Ford Transit Courier, first registered on 3 July 2017.

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