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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,753 cc

L5 WEWMOT history

L5 WEW is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 23 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 181,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

L5 WEW white 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 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
181,005 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 WEW
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
23 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 WEW was last recorded at 181,005 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 3,926 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Feb 2009: 13,141 miles, lower than 64,758 miles on 22 Feb 2008.
  • 8 Apr 2014: 1,138 miles, lower than 126,580 miles on 27 Mar 2013.

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
177,079 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,926 miles
Average per year
6,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 181,005 miles
  • 2024 – 177,079 miles
  • 2023 – 174,587 miles
  • 2022 – 170,122 miles
  • 2021 – 165,511 miles
  • 2020 – 162,356 miles
  • 2019 – 160,655 miles
  • 2018 – 157,146 miles
  • 2017 – 155,704 miles
  • 2016 – 148,601 miles
  • 2015 – 146,394 miles
  • 2014 – 1,138 miles
  • 2013 – 126,580 miles
  • 2012 – 115,646 miles
  • 2011 – 100,444 miles
  • 2010 – 96,115 miles
  • 2009 – 13,141 miles
  • 2008 – 64,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,005 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both sides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Power steering fluid level below minimum

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,005 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    181,005 miles
    Test number
    399263414713
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both sides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail181,004 miles (+3,925)1 dangerous4 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,004 miles
    Test number
    230200634255
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both sides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass177,079 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    177,079 miles
    Test number
    606047139899
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail177,077 miles (+2,490)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,077 miles
    Test number
    278818328805
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass174,587 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    174,587 miles
    Test number
    769999367474
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail174,582 miles (+4,460)9 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,582 miles
    Test number
    436627564012
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass170,122 miles (+4,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    170,122 miles
    Test number
    130016944956
    • AdvisoryCentral Front oil leak

  8. Pass165,511 miles (+3,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    165,511 miles
    Test number
    595062582361
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass162,356 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    162,356 miles
    Test number
    803842432044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail162,355 miles (+1,700)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,355 miles
    Test number
    280453069186
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass160,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    160,655 miles
    Test number
    496595313397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail160,655 miles (+3,509)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,655 miles
    Test number
    944426338467
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at the rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass157,146 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    157,146 miles
    Test number
    236500855512
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail157,145 miles (+1,441)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,145 miles
    Test number
    581988614354
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass155,704 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    155,704 miles
    Test number
    963048510983
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre showing signs of age (cracking around inner sidewall)

  16. Fail155,702 miles (+7,101)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,702 miles
    Test number
    461184247287
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre showing signs of age (cracking around inner sidewall)

  17. Pass148,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    148,601 miles
    Test number
    258141601376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail148,600 miles (+2,206)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,600 miles
    Test number
    519095951455
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass146,394 miles (+145,256)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    146,394 miles
    Test number
    297007005178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass1,138 miles (-125,442)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    1,138 miles
    Test number
    457968794067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass126,580 miles (+10,934)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    126,580 miles
    Test number
    759766683018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass115,646 miles (+15,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    115,646 miles
    Test number
    637323792006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass100,444 miles (+4,329)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    100,444 miles
    Test number
    986566311175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass96,115 miles (+82,974)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    96,115 miles
    Test number
    440434250026
    • NoteHIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING.

  25. Pass13,141 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    13,141 miles
    Test number
    141761059484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail13,141 miles (-51,617)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,141 miles
    Test number
    254761859098
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass64,758 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    64,758 miles
    Test number
    534103458096
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pedal antislip pad worn

  28. Fail64,758 miles1 failure5 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,758 miles
    Test number
    613923258010
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pedal antislip pad worn

Questions about L5 WEW

Does L5 WEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 WEW is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 WEW?
The MOT on L5 WEW is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 WEW done?
L5 WEW was recorded at 181,005 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 6,531 miles a year.
Has L5 WEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 WEW has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 WEW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 Feb 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L5 WEW find?
L5 WEW passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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