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L123 DBS

2017 Ford Transit Courier

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

265,318 mi
Last recorded265,318 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit Courier69,005 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 DBS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Courier
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 265,318 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 265,279 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 258,202 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 249,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 239,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 235,454 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 228,056 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 174,370 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 174,370 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high Bulb in wrong position (4.1.2 (a))

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Courier?

Based on 203,833 MOT tests across 34,285 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
9,671
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
34,285
On UK Roads
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L123 DBS is a 2017 Ford Transit Courier in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Ford Transit Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 69,005 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ford Transit Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 9 years old, this Ford Transit Courier is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L123 DBS is a 2017 Ford Transit Courier, first registered on 17 February 2017.

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