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E21 SSH

2017 Ford Transit Connect

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

95,838 mi
Last recorded95,838 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit Connect71,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 SSH
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 95,838 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 132,049 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 May 2025 132,049 miles

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 84,345 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 125,981 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 71,112 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 121,147 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 53,972 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 117,205 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 40,872 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 113,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 113,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 30,293 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 109,156 miles
Fail 9 May 2020 109,156 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 108,032 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 108,032 miles

Front Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 102,868 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 96,264 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 93,778 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 93,778 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 91,292 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 84,863 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 78,683 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 66,702 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 60,327 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 60,327 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 52,872 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,513 miles

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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E21 SSH is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 E21 SSH, 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 E21 SSH registered?

E21 SSH is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 August 2017.

Is E21 SSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E21 SSH shows 29 tests with a 79.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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