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BJ17 FHB

2017 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,426 mi
Last recorded126,426 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit Connect71,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ17 FHB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 126,426 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2026 126,426 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 110,213 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 94,455 miles

Central Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release button missing (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged mirror backing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 94,455 miles

Central Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release button missing (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Offside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged mirror backing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 84,679 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 73,924 miles

Handbrake lever release button cover missing, but operation is not affected

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 73,924 miles

Handbrake lever release button cover missing, but operation is not affected

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 63,721 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 50,130 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2020 50,130 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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BJ17 FHB is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BJ17 FHB, 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 BJ17 FHB registered?

BJ17 FHB is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 March 2017.

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The MOT history for BJ17 FHB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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