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AF17 XLJ

2017 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

248,579 mi
Last recorded248,579 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit73,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 XLJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 248,579 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 248,573 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Separated from central sleeve (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 223,381 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 196,212 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2023 170,817 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 140,499 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

offside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

offside rear tyre worn uneven inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2021 109,170 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 75,656 miles

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

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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AF17 XLJ is a 2017 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF17 XLJ, 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 AF17 XLJ registered?

AF17 XLJ is a 2017 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 March 2017.

Is AF17 XLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF17 XLJ 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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