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AK17 UAV

2017 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,767 mi
Last recorded145,767 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit Connect71,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 145,767 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 140,633 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 137,053 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 130,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.81mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop detached/broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.10 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.28mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.74mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 130,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.81mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop detached/broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.10 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.28mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.74mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 121,311 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 116,748 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Jun 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 UAV is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UAV, 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 UAV registered?

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

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