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EA17 KAK

2017 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,970 mi
Last recorded162,970 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit73,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA17 KAK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 162,970 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Fronts 215-65-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 137,686 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 137,448 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear 64% Osr low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb?? (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 May 2023 117,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 117,049 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65/16c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 92,245 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 68,930 miles

Nearside Rear Bump Stop Missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Mishapen (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 68,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bump Stop Missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Mishapen (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 54,179 miles

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

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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EA17 KAK is a 2017 Ford Transit in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA17 KAK, 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.

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EA17 KAK is a 2017 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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