2017 Ford Transit Connect 1.5L Diesel · R30 FAA
2017 Ford Transit Connect (1.5L, diesel). First registered 03 Jul 2017. Recorded mileage 115,452 miles. MOT valid until 05 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,452 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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R30 FAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 115,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R30 FAA 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 Transit Connect (R30 FAA) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
R30 FAA Mileage History
- 02/08/202390,398 mi
- 07/08/202498,430 mi+8,032 mi
- 07/08/2025106,357 mi+7,927 mi
- 07/08/2026115,444 mi+9,087 mi
- 07/08/2026115,452 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 8,313 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Transit Connect Mk2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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