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YR14 OVW

2014 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

213,374 mi
Last recorded213,374 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Transit Connect88,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR14 OVW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 213,374 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 199,324 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 199,324 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative both rear (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 187,282 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 187,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 187,280 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 186,848 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 177,517 miles

Offside headlamp pattern slightly poor

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 177,517 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front brake pads worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged worn / dropping outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp pattern slightly poor

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 25 Mar 2021 155,546 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 155,546 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 36% (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake fluid level slightly low

Pass 25 Mar 2020 131,798 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 108,669 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 83,235 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 83,217 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working TOP (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 59,335 miles

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
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YR14 OVW is a 2014 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YR14 OVW, 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.

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What year was YR14 OVW registered?

YR14 OVW is a 2014 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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