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BD17 GWA

2017 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

191,748 mi
Last recorded191,748 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit Connect71,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD17 GWA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 191,748 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 181,486 miles

Front Outer 2x tyres sidewall damage

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 181,486 miles

Front Outer 2x tyres sidewall damage

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 168,069 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 166,651 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords **** SIDEWALL DAMAGED / CUT **** (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 3.3MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 3.0MM **** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 1.9MM **** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM **** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 2.0MM **** (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 166,651 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords **** SIDEWALL DAMAGED / CUT **** (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 3.3MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened **** WORN THIN, VERY POOR **** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 3.0MM **** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 1.9MM **** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM **** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened **** WORN THIN, VERY POOR **** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin **** GETTING LOW.... **** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 2.0MM **** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 129,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin PADS GETTING LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front ***TYRE WORN ON BOTH EDGES ***

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *** TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED *** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***** TYRE AT 1.7MM ***** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***** (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front *** TYRE WORN ON BOTH EDGES ***

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***** TYRE AT 1.7MM ***** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 129,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin PADS GETTING LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front ***TYRE WORN ON BOTH EDGES ***

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *** TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED *** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***** TYRE AT 1.7MM ***** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***** (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front *** TYRE WORN ON BOTH EDGES ***

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***** TYRE AT 1.7MM ***** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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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BD17 GWA is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BD17 GWA, 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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BD17 GWA is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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