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A71 CLS

2014 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,372 mi
Last recorded67,372 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Transit90,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA71 CLS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 67,372 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2024 59,686 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 59,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 47,360 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 46,251 miles

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))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 40,332 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 31,700 miles

front brake discs starting to lip

wipers starting to smear

Fail 6 Jan 2021 31,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs starting to lip

wipers starting to smear

Pass 9 Jan 2020 23,382 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 13,314 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 5,944 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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A71 CLS is a 2014 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A71 CLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A71 CLS registered?

A71 CLS is a 2014 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 November 2014.

Is A71 CLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A71 CLS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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