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AK63 VLW

2014 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

275,602 mi
Last recorded275,602 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Transit90,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK63 VLW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 275,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front fog lamp broken.

brake pad wear sensor lamp on.

Fail 2 Jan 2026 275,602 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front fog lamp broken.

brake pad wear sensor lamp on.

Pass 1 Oct 2024 266,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 249,277 miles

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

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

chips in windscreen

Fail 5 Oct 2022 249,009 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Oct 2021 235,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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))

chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Sep 2020 226,720 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working upper (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump pan? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 201,783 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 201,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 159,217 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 120,999 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped,pitted (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped,pitted (3.5.1i)

noise from engine area,advise investigation

rear brakes not locking on rollers possible due to weight in vehicle,passed braking test,advise only

Fail 6 Jan 2017 120,999 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped,pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped,pitted (3.5.1i)

noise from engine area,advise investigation

rear brakes not locking on rollers possible due to weight in vehicle,passed braking test,advise only

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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AK63 VLW is a 2014 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK63 VLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK63 VLW registered?

AK63 VLW is a 2014 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 January 2014.

Is AK63 VLW safe to buy?

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