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AK17 BUA

2017 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,498 mi
Last recorded43,498 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit73,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 BUA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 43,498 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 22,689 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 24,716 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 24,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 21,450 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 16,019 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 13,781 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 13,650 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 9,450 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 81 miles

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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AK17 BUA is a 2017 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AK17 BUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK17 BUA registered?

AK17 BUA is a 2017 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is AK17 BUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK17 BUA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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