2017 Ford Tourneo Connect 1.5L Diesel · MD17 VLL
2017 Ford Tourneo Connect (1.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2017. Recorded mileage 78,783 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD TOURNEO CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,783 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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MD17 VLL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 78,783 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MD17 VLL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Ford Tourneo Connect (MD17 VLL) between October 2021 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
MD17 VLL Mileage History
- 27/10/202119,716 mi
- 19/11/202236,803 mi+17,087 mi
- 25/03/202456,080 mi+19,277 mi
- 11/03/202566,453 mi+10,373 mi
- 07/04/202678,783 mi+12,330 mi
Average of roughly 13,294 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Tourneo Connect (C515)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Common Problems: FORD TOURNEO CONNECT
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Sliding Door Mechanism and Latch Faults(Moderate)
The sliding rear doors can jam, fail to lock properly, or trigger dashboard warnings. Worn rollers, faulty latches and damaged wiring in the door channels are common, especially on family-used examples.
- Electrical Gremlins and Battery Drain(Moderate)
General electrical issues include battery drain, infotainment glitches, heated windscreen segment failures and door-module faults. The car can go flat if left unused for more than a few days.
- PowerShift Gearbox Judder (Automatic Models)(Serious)
The dry-clutch 6DCT250 PowerShift automatic suffers the same judder, hesitation and mechatronic failure issues as other Ford models. Urban stop-start use accelerates wear.
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- Sliding Door Mechanism and Latch FaultsModerate
The sliding rear doors can jam, fail to lock properly, or trigger dashboard warnings. Worn rollers, faulty latches and damaged wiring in the door channels are common, especially on family-used examples.
- Electrical Gremlins and Battery DrainModerate
General electrical issues include battery drain, infotainment glitches, heated windscreen segment failures and door-module faults. The car can go flat if left unused for more than a few days.
- PowerShift Gearbox Judder (Automatic Models)Serious
The dry-clutch 6DCT250 PowerShift automatic suffers the same judder, hesitation and mechatronic failure issues as other Ford models. Urban stop-start use accelerates wear.
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