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AK17 GHO

2017 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,913 mi
Last recorded139,913 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit73,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 GHO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 139,913 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 132,613 miles

Gearbox mounting defective lower ()

Pass 21 Sep 2023 116,234 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 96,135 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 66,920 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft boot, small split

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 66,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft boot, small split

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 50,100 miles

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

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

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 GHO is a 2017 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GHO, 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 AK17 GHO registered?

AK17 GHO is a 2017 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is AK17 GHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK17 GHO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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