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AO14 ZBC

2014 Ford Transit

Purple Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

151,318 mi
Last recorded151,318 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Transit90,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO14 ZBC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 151,318 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 151,310 miles

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

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 144,175 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 144,158 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides LED bulbs fitted in halogen lamps (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 136,543 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 127,291 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 122,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2019 87,557 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 87,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2018 68,687 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 68,687 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2017 47,939 miles

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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AO14 ZBC is a 2014 Ford Transit in Purple with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AO14 ZBC, 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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AO14 ZBC is a 2014 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 June 2014.

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