Ford Transit Connect 200 Limited (2017)
2017 Ford Transit Connect 200 Limited
CarHunch analysed 134 real MOT records for the 2017 Ford Transit Connect 200 Limited. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Ford Transit Connect 200 Limited struggles with MOT reliability, posting a 65.2% first-time pass rate well below the UK average of 80%—meaning roughly one in three vehicles fail their test. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so the failures are typically fixable issues rather than safety-critical problems.
At 80,500 miles median, these vans have covered reasonable distance for their age, and the low average of 0.28 failures per vehicle suggests most issues are minor when they do occur. If you're considering one, factor in a pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist, since nearly all examples are diesel-powered and small commercial vans often hide wear that surprises unprepared buyers.
What to check before buying a 2017 Ford Transit Connect 200 Limited
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 132 | 64.9% | 0.28 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 2 | 90% | 0.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Ford Transit Connect 200 Limited vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2017 Ford Transit Connect 200 Limited vehicles fall between 61,370 and 114,658 miles.
2017 Ford Transit Connect 200 Limited — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 73 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
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