2017 Ford Transit Courier · 12,097 MOT tests
2017 Ford Transit Courier reliability
2017 Ford Transit Couriers fail 30% of first MOT tests, 41% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 7 Transit Courier years (12,097 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Couriers: 29.5%)
- 30%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transit Couriers: 29.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 41% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 73,708
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,097
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 46% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 17.8% of tests fail here (159% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 17% 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 Courier
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.8%
- Tyres7.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.8%
- Suspension4.8%
- Brakes4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.5%
- Steering1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 7.26%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.51%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.14%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Registration plate lamp not working 2.5%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.31%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.07%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.21%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.56%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.05%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.93%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.44%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.41%)
Other years
Every Ford Transit Courier year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Ford Transit Courier reliable?
2017 Ford Transit Couriers fail 30% of first MOT tests, 41% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 7 Transit Courier years (12,097 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Ford Transit Courier MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (7.26% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (3.51% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.14% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Ford Transit Courier have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2017 Ford Transit Courier shows 73,708 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).
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