2017 Ford Transit Connect · 58,268 MOT tests
2017 Ford Transit Connect reliability
2017 Ford Transit Connects fail 23.6% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 20 Transit Connect years (58,268 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
Looking at a 2017 Ford Transit Connect?
See its own MOT history and mileage, free.
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Connects: 36%)
- 23.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Connects: 36%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 76,705
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 58,268
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: about average for its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 6.2% of tests fail here (71% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Ford Transit Connect
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8.8%
- Tyres7.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.2%
- Brakes5.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.9%
- Suspension1.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.16%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.02%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.94%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.97%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.96%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.58%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.8%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.97%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.87%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.31%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.55%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.32%)
Other years
Every Ford Transit Connect year
The full picture: Ford Transit Connect reliability. Before you pay for any Ford Transit Connect, a Full Check (£9.99) shows finance, stolen and write-off records the MOT can't.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Ford Transit Connect reliable?
2017 Ford Transit Connects fail 23.6% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 20 Transit Connect years (58,268 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Ford Transit Connect MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.16% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.02% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.94% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Ford Transit Connect have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2017 Ford Transit Connect shows 76,705 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Check a 2017 Ford Transit Connect free
MOT history, mileage record, ULEZ, tax and recalls on any UK car, in seconds. No sign-up, no card.