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A5 SWU

2014 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,127 mi
Last recorded101,127 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Transit90,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 SWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 101,127 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 94,469 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 86,755 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 86,753 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 81,418 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both rear pipes from valve to flexi's are bad shape/fouling plus o/s flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 81,418 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both rear pipes from valve to flexi's are bad shape/fouling plus o/s flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 75,810 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 75,810 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 70,688 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 60,001 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 59,787 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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A5 SWU is a 2014 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A5 SWU, 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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What year was A5 SWU registered?

A5 SWU is a 2014 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 November 2014.

Is A5 SWU safe to buy?

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