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DS17 XWX

2017 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,828 mi
Last recorded147,828 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit73,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS17 XWX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 147,828 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 147,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 142,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 134,819 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 134,478 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 118,755 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 94,750 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2020

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How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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DS17 XWX is a 2017 Ford Transit in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 73,664 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 fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS17 XWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 9 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS17 XWX registered?

DS17 XWX is a 2017 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is DS17 XWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS17 XWX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DS17 XWX have outstanding finance?

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