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AE17 WFS

2017 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,860 mi
Last recorded155,860 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit73,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 WFS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 155,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading to ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

exhaust flexi join breaking up

Fail 9 Sep 2025 154,995 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Timing cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 147,676 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 147,676 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 136,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Worn at inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 114,023 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 109,996 miles

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

header tank cap missing advise replace

Pass 11 Nov 2020 84,189 miles

Coolant leak expansion tank empty of coolant ()

Pass 26 May 2020

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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 WFS is a 2017 Ford Transit in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WFS, 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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AE17 WFS is a 2017 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 June 2017.

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