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AK17 GTZ

2017 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

153,769 mi
Last recorded153,769 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit73,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 GTZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 153,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 153,769 miles

Central Rear Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 130,403 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 130,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 114,548 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 105,453 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 105,453 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 89,713 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 8 Mar 2022 89,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2021 68,863 miles

underside of vehicle very muddy

Fail 1 Mar 2021 68,863 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle very muddy

Pass 16 Mar 2020 49,558 miles

Rear 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 GTZ is a 2017 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GTZ, 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 GTZ registered?

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

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