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BK17 SHZ

2017 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,472 mi
Last recorded72,472 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit Connect71,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK17 SHZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 72,472 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 72,472 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 64,954 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 64,954 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 44,168 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 May 2022 23,856 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))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 18,852 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 18,851 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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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BK17 SHZ is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect in Black 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 BK17 SHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK17 SHZ registered?

BK17 SHZ is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 March 2017.

Is BK17 SHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK17 SHZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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