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EF17 VBC

2017 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,915 mi
Last recorded169,915 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit73,664 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 169,915 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 169,851 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2026 169,788 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 164,241 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 159,192 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 146,098 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 146,087 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 120,825 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 94,514 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 85,957 miles

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 VBC 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 VBC, 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 EF17 VBC registered?

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

Is EF17 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF17 VBC 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.

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