2017 Ford Transit · 152,836 MOT tests
2017 Ford Transit reliability
2017 Ford Transits fail 26.8% of first MOT tests, 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 24 Transit years (152,836 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transits: 36.7%)
- 26.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Transits: 36.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 22% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 76,811
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 152,836
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 5.1% of tests fail here (283% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 43% 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
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics10.7%
- Brakes7.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.5%
- Body, chassis and structure5.1%
- Tyres4.7%
- Suspension4.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.71%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.87%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.78%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.35%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Stop lamp not working 2.23%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.94%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.84%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.64%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.17%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.58%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (7.53%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.18%)
Other years
Every Ford Transit year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Ford Transit reliable?
2017 Ford Transits fail 26.8% of first MOT tests, 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 24 Transit years (152,836 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Ford Transit MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (3.71% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.87% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.78% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Ford Transit have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Ford Transit shows 76,811 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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