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GG55 LAP

2014 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

242,094 mi
Last recorded242,094 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Transit90,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGG55 LAP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 242,094 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear(both sides) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 242,091 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc contaminated Both sides (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear(both sides) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 240,107 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 236,480 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 236,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 232,589 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 232,589 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 207,111 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 201,188 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing slightly noisy

Pass 10 Jun 2019 166,600 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 166,594 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 124,322 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 124,322 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 96,042 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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GG55 LAP is a 2014 Ford Transit in White 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 GG55 LAP, 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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GG55 LAP is a 2014 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 June 2014.

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