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Ford Transit Connect

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

L27 BFGMOT history

L27 BFG is a black diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 19 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 165,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2023.

L27 BFG black Ford Transit Connect – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2024
Mileage
165,764 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2023
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 BFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 BFG was last recorded at 165,764 miles on 11 Oct 2023, 5,821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,943 miles · 17 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
5,821 miles
Average per year
7,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 165,764 miles
  • 2022 – 159,943 miles
  • 2021 – 155,088 miles
  • 2020 – 152,197 miles
  • 2019 – 151,631 miles
  • 2017 – 144,542 miles
  • 2016 – 134,120 miles
  • 2015 – 126,784 miles
  • 2014 – 117,857 miles
  • 2013 – 105,982 miles
  • 2012 – 96,650 miles
  • 2011 – 86,331 miles
  • 2009 – 72,966 miles
  • 2008 – 63,490 miles
  • 2007 – 53,209 miles
  • 2006 – 43,785 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,764 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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.

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,764 miles (+5,821)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    165,764 miles
    Test number
    102691571783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass159,943 miles (+604)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    159,943 miles
    Test number
    650339848909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail159,339 miles (+4,251)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,339 miles
    Test number
    365472258624
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass155,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    155,088 miles
    Test number
    922854647852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail155,088 miles (+2,891)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,088 miles
    Test number
    939735510213
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass152,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    152,197 miles
    Test number
    432129229431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass152,197 miles (+566)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    152,197 miles
    Test number
    174497454131
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass151,631 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    151,631 miles
    Test number
    703535397220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail151,631 miles (+7,089)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,631 miles
    Test number
    515963250725
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass144,542 miles (+10,422)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    144,542 miles
    Test number
    299385593012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass134,120 miles (+319)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    134,120 miles
    Test number
    211738021649
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail133,801 miles (+857)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,801 miles
    Test number
    914078974836
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail132,944 miles (+6,160)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,944 miles
    Test number
    397726364511
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass126,784 miles (+8,927)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    126,784 miles
    Test number
    351791910431
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  15. Pass117,857 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    117,857 miles
    Test number
    398135254408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking

  16. Fail117,857 miles (+11,875)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,857 miles
    Test number
    618665754297
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking

  17. Pass105,982 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    105,982 miles
    Test number
    348022303100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNsf tyre wall cracked/perished
    • NoteNsf tyre worn on inner and outer edges

  18. Fail105,982 miles (+9,332)5 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,982 miles
    Test number
    758672503186
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNsf tyre wall cracked/perished
    • NoteNsf tyre worn on inner and outer edges

  19. Pass96,650 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    96,650 miles
    Test number
    177235192452
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Fail96,632 miles (+10,301)2 failures3 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,632 miles
    Test number
    325414392010
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  21. Pass86,331 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    86,331 miles
    Test number
    585131291090
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter split

  22. Fail86,331 miles (+13,365)2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,331 miles
    Test number
    629831391002
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter split

  23. Pass72,966 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    72,966 miles
    Test number
    374137769445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail72,915 miles (+9,425)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,915 miles
    Test number
    741735969267
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

  25. Pass63,490 miles (+10,281)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    63,490 miles
    Test number
    983024658267
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  26. Pass53,209 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    53,209 miles
    Test number
    630750857294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail53,116 miles (+9,331)1 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,116 miles
    Test number
    300578647488
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  28. Pass43,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    43,785 miles
    Test number
    374358846486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail43,785 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,785 miles
    Test number
    450368346258
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about L27 BFG

Does L27 BFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L27 BFG expired on 16 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L27 BFG?
The MOT on L27 BFG expired on 16 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L27 BFG done?
L27 BFG was recorded at 165,764 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2023, an average of 7,134 miles a year.
Has L27 BFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 BFG has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L27 BFG 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 L27 BFG find?
L27 BFG passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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