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AMZ 1243

2017 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,649 mi
Last recorded82,649 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit Connect71,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMZ 1243
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 82,649 miles

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2026 82,434 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2056016 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2025 69,075 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 31 May 2025 69,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edges bald 2056016 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Jun 2024 52,967 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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AMZ 1243 is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AMZ 1243, 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 AMZ 1243 registered?

AMZ 1243 is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 March 2017.

Is AMZ 1243 safe to buy?

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