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AE17 MXB

2017 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,939 mi
Last recorded154,939 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit Connect71,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 MXB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 154,939 miles

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

Offside Front Lower boll joint dust cover slightly detriated

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

Fail 4 Apr 2026 154,784 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 138,445 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 138,445 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 120,885 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 102,723 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 91,523 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 78,383 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 69,004 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 MXB is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect in Green with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MXB, 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 AE17 MXB registered?

AE17 MXB is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 March 2017.

Is AE17 MXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE17 MXB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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