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AV17 XAU

2017 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,431 mi
Last recorded164,431 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit73,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 XAU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 164,431 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 164,372 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 148,671 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 136,791 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 127,111 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 124,967 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road CHIP IN WINDSCREEN,OVER 10MM,IN ZONE A AND IN DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD. (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ON THE METAL. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 79,901 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 39,126 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 37,576 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Rear axle bump stops worn

spare wheel tyre flat

Pass 20 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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AV17 XAU is a 2017 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV17 XAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV17 XAU registered?

AV17 XAU is a 2017 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 June 2017.

Is AV17 XAU safe to buy?

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