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Ford Transit Connect

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,753 cc

L16 TCAMOT history

L16 TCA is a blue diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 31 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 101,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

L16 TCA blue Ford Transit Connect – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
101,841 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,201 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 TCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 TCA was last recorded at 101,841 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,830 miles · 30 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
6,201 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,841 miles
  • 2024 – 97,297 miles
  • 2023 – 91,068 miles
  • 2022 – 85,819 miles
  • 2021 – 77,041 miles
  • 2020 – 75,113 miles
  • 2019 – 74,033 miles
  • 2018 – 67,427 miles
  • 2017 – 60,151 miles
  • 2016 – 54,570 miles
  • 2015 – 44,873 miles
  • 2014 – 38,178 miles
  • 2013 – 30,178 miles
  • 2012 – 21,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,841 miles
  • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Spare tyre defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,841 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    101,841 miles
    Test number
    899702399868
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail101,830 miles (+4,533)1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,830 miles
    Test number
    142210029858
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,297 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    97,297 miles
    Test number
    449721632439
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  4. Fail97,294 miles (+6,226)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,294 miles
    Test number
    324929791550
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  5. Pass91,068 miles (+5,249)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    91,068 miles
    Test number
    263651757778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,819 miles (+8,778)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    85,819 miles
    Test number
    878526491468
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass77,041 miles (+1,928)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    77,041 miles
    Test number
    583753057720
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass75,113 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    75,113 miles
    Test number
    314442738534
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail75,113 miles (+1,080)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,113 miles
    Test number
    977142983491
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass74,033 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,033 miles
    Test number
    798244858670
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted large dent on outer & inner rim edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack itself (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Fail74,033 miles (+6,606)3 major2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,033 miles
    Test number
    279000378943
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt small end of boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box blowing slightly where pipe enters silencer and outer casing very corroded, outer skins peeling away (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer and pipe, hole caused by corrosion by support bracket mounting (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted large dent on outer & inner rim edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack itself (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Pass67,427 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    67,427 miles
    Test number
    100246345085
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail67,427 miles (+7,276)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,427 miles
    Test number
    188830626921
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre leaking air
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from under vehicle

  14. Pass60,151 miles (+1)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    60,151 miles
    Test number
    939897539697
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipe badly cracked

  15. Fail60,150 miles (+5,580)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,150 miles
    Test number
    643450039824
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipe badly cracked

  16. Pass54,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    54,570 miles
    Test number
    395923901456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,570 miles (+9,697)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,570 miles
    Test number
    559834331443
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass44,873 miles (+6,695)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    44,873 miles
    Test number
    803216167040
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass38,178 miles (+8,000)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    38,178 miles
    Test number
    267219544378
    • NoteCut in nearside rear tyre tread
    • NoteSlight oil misting on steering rack

  20. Pass30,178 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    30,178 miles
    Test number
    889100753388
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  21. Fail30,178 miles (+9,025)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,178 miles
    Test number
    435120053430
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass21,153 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    21,153 miles
    Test number
    395775542324
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail21,153 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,153 miles
    Test number
    525265942330
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about L16 TCA

Does L16 TCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 TCA is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L16 TCA?
The MOT on L16 TCA is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 TCA done?
L16 TCA was recorded at 101,841 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 6,201 miles a year.
Has L16 TCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 TCA has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 TCA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L16 TCA find?
L16 TCA passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: rear all direction indicators slightly discoloured; stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level disconnected.

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