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A8 ATR

2014 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,223 mi
Last recorded111,223 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Transit Connect88,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 ATR
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 111,223 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 107,768 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 103,284 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 103,246 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 94,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 85,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 75,721 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 75,721 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2019 65,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 58,459 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 48,444 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 47,926 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 47,926 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside 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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A8 ATR is a 2014 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A8 ATR, 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 A8 ATR registered?

A8 ATR is a 2014 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 March 2014.

Is A8 ATR safe to buy?

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