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AK55 GAV

2014 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,104 mi
Last recorded115,104 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Transit90,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 GAV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 115,104 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 110,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 107,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 107,011 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust incomplete (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken at DPF (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, corroded at front and rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, corroded at front and rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 104,347 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 97,719 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 97,675 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 87,233 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear sections of both front top rear pipes at rear close to hoses pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to hoses at rear calipers rusty (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2020 87,233 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear sections of both front top rear pipes at rear close to hoses pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to hoses at rear calipers rusty (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2019 83,637 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment handbrake has free play (1.1.18 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front discs lipped

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear discs lipped

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 83,581 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe above sub-frame front to rear at join (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment handbrake has free play (1.1.18 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front discs lipped

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear discs lipped

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 76,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads at both sides close to 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 70,900 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 70,900 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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AK55 GAV is a 2014 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2014 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 90,771 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 fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK55 GAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 12 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AK55 GAV is a 2014 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 November 2014.

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