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AA53 ZRA

2014 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

252,206 mi
Last recorded252,206 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Transit90,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA53 ZRA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 252,206 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 238,946 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 230,590 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 215,231 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 200,644 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 172,918 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 148,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 113,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 113,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AA53 ZRA is a 2014 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AA53 ZRA, 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 AA53 ZRA registered?

AA53 ZRA is a 2014 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is AA53 ZRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA53 ZRA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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