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AE17 MWG

2017 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

114,129 mi
Last recorded114,129 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit Connect71,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 MWG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 114,129 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 114,117 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 104,144 miles

Coolant leak ()

Coolant low

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 21 May 2025 104,140 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50+0.05 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Coolant low

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 89,707 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 89,704 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50+0.05 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 76,383 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 May 2023 76,383 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 63,101 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2022 63,092 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 46,735 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2021 46,723 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 37,174 miles

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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AE17 MWG is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AE17 MWG, 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 AE17 MWG registered?

AE17 MWG is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 March 2017.

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