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681 FTA

2014 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,456 mi
Last recorded175,456 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Transit Connect88,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration681 FTA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 175,456 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 165,996 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 154,943 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 144,363 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 144,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 137,831 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 123,719 miles

front washers poor but still clearing screen

n/s mirror casing smashed but has no sharp edges showing

Pass 3 Jul 2019 109,943 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 109,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 89,838 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 71,109 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 71,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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681 FTA is a 2014 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 88,464 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 681 FTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 12 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 681 FTA registered?

681 FTA is a 2014 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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