CarVerify

Free Car Check

J23 AKB

2014 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

93,086 mi
Last recorded93,086 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Transit Connect88,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 AKB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 93,086 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 151,929 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 151,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 88,745 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 140,510 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 85,270 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 125,249 miles

Rear Body component slightly loose exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 82,417 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 108,297 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2022 107,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 80,132 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 88,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 76,887 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 70,208 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 69,245 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 54,544 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 56,760 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

coolant level low

Pass 16 Nov 2018 40,432 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 40,432 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 43,221 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 42,810 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear brake pads getting low

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed

brake pedal anti slip worn

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
Full Ford Transit Connect reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J23 AKB is a 2014 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J23 AKB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J23 AKB?

You can check the full history of J23 AKB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J23 AKB registered?

J23 AKB is a 2014 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 December 2014.

Is J23 AKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J23 AKB shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J23 AKB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J23 AKB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.