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AL04 SMS

2014 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,061 mi
Last recorded89,061 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Transit Connect88,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL04 SMS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 89,061 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 89,061 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 84,119 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 80,940 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 76,916 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 72,387 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 67,980 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 63,449 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 63,449 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 58,348 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 53,515 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 49,297 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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AL04 SMS is a 2014 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AL04 SMS, 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 AL04 SMS registered?

AL04 SMS is a 2014 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 June 2014.

Is AL04 SMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL04 SMS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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