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AP17 TOW

2017 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,655 mi
Last recorded142,655 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit73,664 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 TOW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 142,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop in poor condition

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 141,315 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 135,516 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 131,420 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 131,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 122,675 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 115,146 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 91,600 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2020 91,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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AP17 TOW is a 2017 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP17 TOW, 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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What year was AP17 TOW registered?

AP17 TOW is a 2017 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is AP17 TOW safe to buy?

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