Ford Transit Connect
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,753 cc
L4 EELMOT history
L4 EEL is a silver diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 29 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 68,221 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 68,221 mi
- At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,326 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 EEL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit Connect
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,753 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 29 Oct 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 EEL was last recorded at 68,221 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 5,207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 63,014 miles · 13 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,207 miles
- Average per year
- 5,326 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 68,221 miles
- 2024 – 63,014 miles
- 2023 – 53,894 miles
- 2022 – 48,538 miles
- 2021 – 44,303 miles
- 2020 – 39,552 miles
- 2019 – 35,765 miles
- 2018 – 31,107 miles
- 2017 – 26,397 miles
- 2016 – 20,977 miles
- 2015 – 14,329 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass68,221 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
13 tests since 26 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,221 miles (+5,207)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 68,221 miles
- Test number
- 891245740437
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass63,014 miles (+9,120)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 63,014 miles
- Test number
- 405056544672
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass53,894 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 53,894 miles
- Test number
- 462281186590
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Fail53,894 miles (+5,356)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,894 miles
- Test number
- 316563892238
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise change (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise change (5.2.3 (e))
Pass48,538 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 48,538 miles
- Test number
- 764530696208
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail48,521 miles (+4,218)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,521 miles
- Test number
- 562842782473
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass44,303 miles (+4,751)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 44,303 miles
- Test number
- 848590972299
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass39,552 miles (+3,787)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 39,552 miles
- Test number
- 634441684466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,765 miles (+4,658)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 35,765 miles
- Test number
- 715113152587
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass31,107 miles (+4,710)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 31,107 miles
- Test number
- 905898075258
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass26,397 miles (+5,420)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 26,397 miles
- Test number
- 197755484835
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass20,977 miles (+6,648)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 20,977 miles
- Test number
- 296029679338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,329 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 14,329 miles
- Test number
- 710560597354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L4 EEL
- Does L4 EEL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 EEL is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L4 EEL?
- The MOT on L4 EEL is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L4 EEL done?
- L4 EEL was recorded at 68,221 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 5,326 miles a year.
- Has L4 EEL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 EEL has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on L4 EEL 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 L4 EEL find?
- L4 EEL passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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