Ford Transit Connect (2017)
2017 Ford Transit Connect
CarHunch analysed 19,237 real MOT records for the 2017 Ford Transit Connect. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Ford Transit Connect passes its MOT on first attempt 83.8% of the time, which is a solid 3.8 points ahead of the UK average—diesel and petrol variants perform virtually identically. However, a concerning 40.6% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is well above acceptable levels and suggests systemic issues with critical safety components.
At 72,000 miles median mileage, these vehicles are running well within typical expectations for their age, yet they're averaging 1.32 failures and 7.4 advisories per test, indicating wear-related issues are becoming routine. If you're considering one, budget for remedial work on common failure items and get a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on brakes, suspension, and steering—the high dangerous defect rate makes this non-negotiable.
What to check before buying a 2017 Ford Transit Connect
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.
- ⚠️ 40.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 (98%) | 18,925 | 83.8% | 1.32 |
| Petrol (2%) | 307 | 83.5% | 1.34 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 4 | 100% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Ford Transit Connect 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 vehicles fall between 52,648 and 94,096 miles.
2017 Ford Transit Connect — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 17,405 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 94% 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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