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AB04 SBO

2014 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

160,581 mi
Last recorded160,581 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Transit Connect88,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB04 SBO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 160,581 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 156,600 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 153,122 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 153,101 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 147,606 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 144,615 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2019 133,499 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 121,667 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 103,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AB04 SBO is a 2014 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AB04 SBO, 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 AB04 SBO registered?

AB04 SBO is a 2014 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 June 2014.

Is AB04 SBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB04 SBO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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