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AE17 MSV

2017 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,331 mi
Last recorded174,331 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit73,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 MSV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 174,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INSIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 158,667 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INSIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 158,667 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INSIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 159,647 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 149,114 miles

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 149,114 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 134,428 miles

visual smoke check only

Pass 6 Jan 2022 127,685 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 98,378 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 71,132 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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AE17 MSV is a 2017 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 73,664 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 fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE17 MSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 9 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE17 MSV registered?

AE17 MSV is a 2017 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is AE17 MSV safe to buy?

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