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BC17 FWE

2017 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,299 mi
Last recorded71,299 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit Connect71,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 FWE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 71,299 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s, o/s, front and back (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front and back inner brake pads( look) slightly low

Fail 19 Aug 2025 71,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s, o/s, front and back (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

front and back inner brake pads( look) slightly low

Pass 27 Aug 2024 67,257 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 59,749 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 59,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 50,332 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 39,891 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 39,291 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front wipers smear

Pass 2 Jun 2020 32,739 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 32,739 miles

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

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

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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BC17 FWE is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BC17 FWE, 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 BC17 FWE registered?

BC17 FWE is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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