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AK17 FVT

2017 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,707 mi
Last recorded124,707 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit Connect71,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 FVT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 124,707 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 123,404 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 119,246 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 119,246 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud broken (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud broken (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 115,053 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 110,701 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 107,224 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 107,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 104,543 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 104,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020

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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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AK17 FVT is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK17 FVT, 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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What year was AK17 FVT registered?

AK17 FVT is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 April 2017.

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