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AJ66 VGN

2017 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

130,600 mi
Last recorded130,600 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit Connect71,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ66 VGN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 130,600 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 130,594 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 122,343 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2025 122,327 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear suspension bump-stops defective

engine coolant level low

Fail 20 Jun 2025 122,050 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both rear suspension bump-stops defective

Fail 13 Jun 2025 121,890 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both rear suspension bump-stops defective

Pass 17 Jun 2024 113,314 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 110,584 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2023 110,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 108,315 miles

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

windscreen - stone chips

Pass 28 Jan 2022 104,309 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 85,301 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 85,301 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 68,572 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 68,572 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 41,910 miles

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

Offside Front tow eye missing from front bumper

Fail 1 Feb 2019 41,910 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tow eye missing from front bumper

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

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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AJ66 VGN is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AJ66 VGN, 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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AJ66 VGN is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 February 2017.

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