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AK17 VTJ

2017 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

179,821 mi
Last recorded179,821 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit Connect71,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2026 179,821 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 178,362 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 171,834 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 140,782 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bump stop (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp aim on lower-limit out of adjustment

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bump stop (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 109,247 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bump stop (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bump stop (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

coolant below minimum

Pass 28 Jun 2021 86,727 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 59,793 miles

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

Pass 22 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 VTJ is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK17 VTJ registered?

AK17 VTJ is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is AK17 VTJ safe to buy?

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