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EF17 TZR

2017 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

199,125 mi
Last recorded199,125 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit73,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF17 TZR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 199,125 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 198,916 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working lens damage sharps (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel arc trim slightly loose

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 180,516 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres outers (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 180,194 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres outers (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2024 158,685 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 139,294 miles

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

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 139,294 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 86,886 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 86,886 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 55,048 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 55,048 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 51,735 miles
Pass 11 Jun 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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EF17 TZR is a 2017 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EF17 TZR, 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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What year was EF17 TZR registered?

EF17 TZR is a 2017 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 June 2017.

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