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AB53 SPB

2017 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,248 mi
Last recorded79,248 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit Connect71,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB53 SPB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 79,248 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 66,823 miles

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

Offside 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))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 57,684 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 54,850 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 52,026 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 48,581 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 40,596 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 40,596 miles

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

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

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

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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AB53 SPB 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 87.5%.

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 AB53 SPB, 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 AB53 SPB registered?

AB53 SPB is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is AB53 SPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB53 SPB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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