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AK17 UBE

2017 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,796 mi
Last recorded140,796 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit73,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 UBE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 140,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 128,989 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65 R16C (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 28 May 2025 128,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65 R16C (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 115,139 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer bump stop missing

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

Pass 19 May 2023 97,480 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 8 Jun 2022 82,701 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 82,701 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 67,567 miles

brake warning light on. pads ok

Fail 8 Jun 2021 67,567 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 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 UBE is a 2017 Ford Transit in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UBE, 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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AK17 UBE is a 2017 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 June 2017.

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