Ford Transit Connect
White · Diesel · 2007 · 1,753 cc
L4 SVTMOT history
L4 SVT is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 6 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 161,849 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 161,849 mi
- At MOT on 22 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 16 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,805 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 SVT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit Connect
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,753 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 6 Mar 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 SVT was last recorded at 161,849 miles on 22 Aug 2025, 3,379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Jul 2018: 29,772 miles, lower than 134,924 miles on 27 Jul 2018.
- 12 Sept 2024: 158,470 miles, lower than 158,477 miles on 22 Aug 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 158,470 miles · 12 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,379 miles
- Average per year
- 5,805 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 161,849 miles
- 2024 – 158,470 miles
- 2023 – 155,311 miles
- 2022 – 151,437 miles
- 2021 – 146,599 miles
- 2020 – 143,076 miles
- 2019 – 139,889 miles
- 2018 – 29,772 miles
- 2017 – 130,371 miles
- 2016 – 126,665 miles
- 2015 – 121,883 miles
- 2014 – 117,955 miles
- 2013 – 116,855 miles
- 2012 – 105,323 miles
- 2011 – 9,755 miles
- 2010 – 72,007 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass161,849 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both x 2
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both x 2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
26 tests since 1 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,849 miles (+3,379)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 161,849 miles
- Test number
- 183335866702
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,470 miles (-7)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 158,470 miles
- Test number
- 924739373931
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,477 miles (+3,166)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,477 miles
- Test number
- 649171655590
- MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced siles both holed ns and os (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass155,311 miles (+3,874)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 155,311 miles
- Test number
- 709796322650
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak around sump area
Pass151,437 miles (+4,838)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 151,437 miles
- Test number
- 322391020749
- AdvisoryFront Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass146,599 miles (+3,523)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 146,599 miles
- Test number
- 878310549407
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on both sills and underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass143,076 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 143,076 miles
- Test number
- 189297877530
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
Fail143,076 miles (+3,187)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,076 miles
- Test number
- 198790712255
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box heavily corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
Pass139,889 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 139,889 miles
- Test number
- 802878661150
- AdvisoryFront Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both x 2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
Fail139,889 miles (+110,117)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,889 miles
- Test number
- 201866438790
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both x 2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
Pass29,772 miles (-105,152)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 29,772 miles
- Test number
- 933814529138
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail134,924 miles (+4,553)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,924 miles
- Test number
- 333106180739
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both x 2 (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced brake and side adversely affecting each other (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight judder osr (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass130,371 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 130,371 miles
- Test number
- 832622854077
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pitted (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail130,371 miles (+3,706)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,371 miles
- Test number
- 627961869570
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pitted (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass126,665 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 126,665 miles
- Test number
- 889395793306
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front x2/rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Fail126,665 miles (+4,782)1 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,665 miles
- Test number
- 374137765319
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed showing cord and lifting (3.6.B.4d)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part wheel inner grard worn hole (zipclip) (3.6.B.4a)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front x2/rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Pass121,883 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 121,883 miles
- Test number
- 753096781532
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail121,883 miles (+3,928)8 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,883 miles
- Test number
- 154473503602
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass117,955 miles (+1,100)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 117,955 miles
- Test number
- 399705524404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,855 miles (+11,532)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 116,855 miles
- Test number
- 109295163055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,323 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 105,323 miles
- Test number
- 157732372003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,322 miles (+95,567)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,322 miles
- Test number
- 185516562034
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pass9,755 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 9,755 miles
- Test number
- 935641061027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,555 miles (+25,548)2 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,555 miles
- Test number
- 275221961003
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNsf tyre wearing thin on inner edge
- NoteOsf tyre wearing thin on inner edge
Pass72,007 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 72,007 miles
- Test number
- 843710660016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,007 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,007 miles
- Test number
- 361550160063
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Questions about L4 SVT
- Does L4 SVT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L4 SVT expired on 11 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L4 SVT?
- The MOT on L4 SVT expired on 11 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L4 SVT done?
- L4 SVT was recorded at 161,849 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2025, an average of 5,805 miles a year.
- Has L4 SVT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 SVT has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on L4 SVT ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 28 Jul 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L4 SVT find?
- L4 SVT passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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