CarVerify

Free Car Check

EF17 VAH

2017 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,197 mi
Last recorded162,197 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit73,664 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF17 VAH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 162,197 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 150,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 134,264 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Jun 2023 112,208 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 112,208 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 95,871 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 30 May 2022 95,871 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 78,224 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Four small chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust heat shield loose but still attached

Pass 9 Jun 2020 58,252 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 58,193 miles

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door not opening as intended (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EF17 VAH is a 2017 Ford Transit in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VAH, 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

How do I check the history of EF17 VAH?

You can check the full history of EF17 VAH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EF17 VAH registered?

EF17 VAH is a 2017 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 June 2017.

Is EF17 VAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF17 VAH shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF17 VAH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EF17 VAH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.