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AO17 OWJ

2017 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,334 mi
Last recorded116,334 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit Connect71,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 OWJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 116,334 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 116,334 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 109,298 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 104,004 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 100,386 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 100,332 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 84,868 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 60,635 miles

covers and shields restricts view

Fail 14 May 2020 60,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working dip beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

covers and shields restricts view

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Apr 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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AO17 OWJ 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 80%.

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 AO17 OWJ, 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 AO17 OWJ registered?

AO17 OWJ is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 April 2017.

Is AO17 OWJ safe to buy?

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