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BJ17 FMY

2017 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,931 mi
Last recorded117,931 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit Connect71,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 117,931 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 117,931 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 113,249 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2023 105,581 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 98,085 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 90,716 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 83,105 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 78,111 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 78,111 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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 FMY is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FMY, 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 FMY registered?

BJ17 FMY is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 March 2017.

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