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Ford Transit Connect

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,753 cc

L25 MHSMOT history

L25 MHS is a silver diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 16 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 146,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

L25 MHS silver Ford Transit Connect – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit Connect, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
146,680 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 MHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
16 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 MHS was last recorded at 146,680 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,677 miles · 7 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
8,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,680 miles
  • 2025 – 131,352 miles
  • 2024 – 120,190 miles
  • 2023 – 107,549 miles
  • 2022 – 87,212 miles
  • 2021 – 65,666 miles
  • 2020 – 63,307 miles
  • 2019 – 59,059 miles
  • 2018 – 53,801 miles
  • 2017 – 49,830 miles
  • 2016 – 44,789 miles
  • 2015 – 39,748 miles
  • 2014 – 34,504 miles
  • 2013 – 30,342 miles
  • 2012 – 25,587 miles
  • 2011 – 21,853 miles
  • 2010 – 16,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,680 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside and nearside inner sill corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,680 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    146,680 miles
    Test number
    113183927162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail146,677 miles (+15,325)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,677 miles
    Test number
    597175258210
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass131,352 miles (+21)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    131,352 miles
    Test number
    640169120306
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail131,331 miles (+11,141)2 major2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,331 miles
    Test number
    909957561526
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass120,190 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    120,190 miles
    Test number
    680608898878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield

  6. Fail120,190 miles (+12,641)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,190 miles
    Test number
    130265829671
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield

  7. Pass107,549 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    107,549 miles
    Test number
    428147438081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail107,549 miles (+20,337)14 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,549 miles
    Test number
    356477859905
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (offside) (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside inner sill excessively corroded (marked in yellow chalk) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside outer sill excessively corroded (marked in yellow chalk) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass87,212 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,212 miles
    Test number
    119469696139
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail87,210 miles (+21,544)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,210 miles
    Test number
    982228161010
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass65,666 miles (+2,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,666 miles
    Test number
    202315583849
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle structure corroded heavily under sealed

  12. Pass63,307 miles (+4,248)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    63,307 miles
    Test number
    864022751128
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure corroded

  13. Pass59,059 miles (+5,258)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,059 miles
    Test number
    106454713986
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure corroded

  14. Pass53,801 miles (+3,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    53,801 miles
    Test number
    825381081853
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (2.4.B.1a)

  15. Pass49,830 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,830 miles
    Test number
    921172710365
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp excessively corroded

  16. Fail49,822 miles (+5,033)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,822 miles
    Test number
    378488072612
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp excessively corroded

  17. Pass44,789 miles (+5,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,789 miles
    Test number
    844277813330
    • AdvisoryRear offside and nearside leaf spring corroded

  18. Pass39,748 miles (+5,244)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,748 miles
    Test number
    206723865065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,504 miles (+4,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    34,504 miles
    Test number
    855178454096
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

  20. Pass30,342 miles (+4,755)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,342 miles
    Test number
    919225363028
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer side wall in poor condition

  21. Pass25,587 miles (+3,734)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    25,587 miles
    Test number
    217148862036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,853 miles (+4,894)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    21,853 miles
    Test number
    719158151114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    16,959 miles
    Test number
    680559030198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L25 MHS

Does L25 MHS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 MHS is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 MHS?
The MOT on L25 MHS is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 MHS done?
L25 MHS was recorded at 146,680 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 8,165 miles a year.
Has L25 MHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 MHS has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L25 MHS 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 L25 MHS find?
L25 MHS passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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