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AK17 GVT

2017 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,865 mi
Last recorded86,865 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit73,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 GVT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 86,865 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 76,686 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated and has a minor leak of gases

Nearside rear light cluster slightly damaged

Fail 26 Sep 2024 76,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated and has a minor leak of gases

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside rear light cluster slightly damaged

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 73,176 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit 215/65/15c

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens slightly cracked

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/15c (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 59,193 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 59,193 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 46,174 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Jul 2022 46,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jul 2021 33,820 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/perished on outer side wall

Nearside upper wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2020 20,803 miles

All tyres perished

Nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit

Offside front tyre wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 30 Mar 2020

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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 GVT is a 2017 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GVT, 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 GVT registered?

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

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