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BC17 ZTF

2017 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,423 mi
Last recorded160,423 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit Connect71,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 ZTF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 160,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread wearing thin and inner tread feathering slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 154,861 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 149,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 145,116 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 145,109 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front driving light bulb in op

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 119,086 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 4 Jul 2022 119,050 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Jul 2021 82,459 miles

spare wheel flat

Fail 2 Jul 2021 82,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

spare wheel flat

Pass 15 Jul 2020 62,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear registration plate not working

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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 ZTF 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 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 ZTF, 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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BC17 ZTF is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 August 2017.

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