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AK17 UAU

2017 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,949 mi
Last recorded129,949 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit Connect71,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 UAU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 129,949 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer edges (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 129,904 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer edges (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 117,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted marked with chalk (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Engine mount leaking oil (hydro bush)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 117,418 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted marked with chalk (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Engine mount leaking oil (hydro bush)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 105,983 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Aug 2024 105,983 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 88,776 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2022 75,148 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 65,436 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 48,575 miles

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 UAU is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UAU, 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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AK17 UAU is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 June 2017.

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