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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,753 cc

L31 BCSMOT history

L31 BCS is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 15 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 170,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

L31 BCS white Ford Transit Connect – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 May 2027
Mileage
170,532 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 BCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 BCS was last recorded at 170,532 miles on 6 May 2026, 1,210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Apr 2010: 11,121 miles, lower than 78,176 miles on 17 Apr 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
169,322 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,210 miles
Average per year
6,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,532 miles
  • 2025 – 169,322 miles
  • 2024 – 166,626 miles
  • 2023 – 162,586 miles
  • 2022 – 160,391 miles
  • 2021 – 158,378 miles
  • 2020 – 155,734 miles
  • 2019 – 154,993 miles
  • 2018 – 152,912 miles
  • 2017 – 150,471 miles
  • 2016 – 148,632 miles
  • 2015 – 146,401 miles
  • 2014 – 145,029 miles
  • 2013 – 144,053 miles
  • 2012 – 142,678 miles
  • 2011 – 140,377 miles
  • 2010 – 11,121 miles
  • 2009 – 78,176 miles
  • 2008 – 54,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,532 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Outer sill corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,532 miles (+1,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2027
    Odometer
    170,532 miles
    Test number
    410434882228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass169,322 miles (+2,696)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    169,322 miles
    Test number
    519183914348
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass166,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    166,626 miles
    Test number
    791719427582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail166,626 miles (+4,040)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,626 miles
    Test number
    703564274798
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass162,586 miles (+2,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    162,586 miles
    Test number
    807873115293
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corrosion

  6. Pass160,391 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    160,391 miles
    Test number
    186516290556
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail160,391 miles (+2,013)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,391 miles
    Test number
    111913016197
    • Repaired at testPassenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass158,378 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    158,378 miles
    Test number
    648748115521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail158,367 miles (+2,633)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,367 miles
    Test number
    428749127734
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  10. Pass155,734 miles (+741)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2021
    Odometer
    155,734 miles
    Test number
    303715906897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass154,993 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2020
    Odometer
    154,993 miles
    Test number
    914758807711
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail154,982 miles (+2,070)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,982 miles
    Test number
    636485373689
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  13. Pass152,912 miles (+2,441)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    152,912 miles
    Test number
    434910711583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass150,471 miles (+1,839)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    150,471 miles
    Test number
    464167024035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass148,632 miles (+2,231)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    148,632 miles
    Test number
    663714095445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass146,401 miles (+1,372)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    146,401 miles
    Test number
    426006325118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass145,029 miles (+976)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    145,029 miles
    Test number
    975770024122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass144,053 miles (+1,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    144,053 miles
    Test number
    416731523152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass142,678 miles (+2,301)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    142,678 miles
    Test number
    716720132140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass140,377 miles (+129,256)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    140,377 miles
    Test number
    885836921132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,121 miles (-67,055)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    11,121 miles
    Test number
    954503800116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,176 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    78,176 miles
    Test number
    524687909136
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail78,172 miles (+24,165)3 dangerous1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,172 miles
    Test number
    451885609194
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass54,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    54,007 miles
    Test number
    422846008189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail54,007 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,007 miles
    Test number
    652586108135
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Questions about L31 BCS

Does L31 BCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 BCS is valid until 9 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 BCS?
The MOT on L31 BCS is valid until 9 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 BCS done?
L31 BCS was recorded at 170,532 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 6,453 miles a year.
Has L31 BCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 BCS has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L31 BCS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L31 BCS find?
L31 BCS passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; oil leak, but not excessive.

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