
Ford Transit Connect
White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc
LA04 HZXMOT history
LA04 HZX is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 30 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 197,259 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 197,259 mi
- At MOT on 2 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 25
- 15 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 11,537 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA04 HZX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit Connect
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,753 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 30 Jul 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Feb 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA04 HZX was last recorded at 197,259 miles on 2 Feb 2022, 2,981 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 194,278 miles · 21 Jan 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 2,981 miles
- Average per year
- 11,537 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 197,259 miles
- 2021 – 194,278 miles
- 2020 – 193,567 miles
- 2019 – 181,246 miles
- 2018 – 170,101 miles
- 2016 – 157,234 miles
- 2015 – 152,463 miles
- 2014 – 141,670 miles
- 2013 – 121,149 miles
- 2012 – 99,854 miles
- 2011 – 69,417 miles
- 2010 – 53,983 miles
- 2009 – 41,282 miles
- 2008 – 32,745 miles
- 2007 – 28,961 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Slight play in steering rack
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
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.
Both rear brake pipes corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Outer SILL DAMAGED
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear BUMPER END COVER MISSING ,SHARP EDGES
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
25 tests since 3 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass197,259 miles (+2,981)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 197,259 miles
- Test number
- 809075880678
- AdvisoryFront Slight play in steering rack
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass194,278 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 194,278 miles
- Test number
- 904719525257
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail194,269 miles (+702)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,269 miles
- Test number
- 279869869295
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured insecure (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested due to excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass193,567 miles (+890)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 193,567 miles
- Test number
- 824488420800
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail192,677 miles (+11,431)3 dangerous4 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,677 miles
- Test number
- 103057577698
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit exceeded plate limit of 1.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear corner bumper covers missing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside wiper arm loose
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass181,246 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 181,246 miles
- Test number
- 624207918289
- AdvisoryOffside Outer SILL DAMAGED
- AdvisoryRear BUMPER END COVER MISSING ,SHARP EDGES
Fail181,240 miles (+11,139)3 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,240 miles
- Test number
- 221714780499
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured BRACKET SNAPPED FRROM AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached INNER RIM (5.2.2 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction NOTE PAD (3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer SILL DAMAGED
- AdvisoryRear BUMPER END COVER MISSING ,SHARP EDGES
Pass170,101 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 170,101 miles
- Test number
- 202969075815
- AdvisoryExhaust front flexi joint deteriorated
Fail170,101 miles (+12,867)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,101 miles
- Test number
- 243937678812
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust front flexi joint deteriorated
Pass157,234 miles (+4,771)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 157,234 miles
- Test number
- 296407439280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,463 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 152,463 miles
- Test number
- 871038379550
- AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn low on outer tread and showing small cut
- AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
- AdvisoryTail pipe heavily corroded
Fail152,460 miles (+10,790)1 dangerous4 failures11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,460 miles
- Test number
- 575833030316
- DangerousNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn low on outer tread and showing small cut
- AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
- AdvisoryTail pipe heavily corroded
Pass141,670 miles3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 141,670 miles
- Test number
- 398683834211
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
- NoteNearside and offside rear antiroll bar droplink brackets showing previous welded repairs
- NoteNearside rear drop link bracket showing previous welded repair
- NoteOffside rear bumper corner section missing
Fail141,670 miles (+20,521)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,670 miles
- Test number
- 136043634219
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNearside and offside rear antiroll bar droplink brackets showing previous welded repairs
Pass121,149 miles (+21,295)5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 121,149 miles
- Test number
- 257541543211
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn @ outer edges
- NoteBrake/clutch pedal a/s provisions worn
- NoteBtoh headlamp beam patterns deteriorated
Pass99,854 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 99,854 miles
- Test number
- 368187752250
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteUnderside of vehicle muddy
Fail99,854 miles (+30,437)3 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,854 miles
- Test number
- 909527552206
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteUnderside of vehicle muddy
Pass69,417 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 69,417 miles
- Test number
- 309143421201
- NoteSmall stone chips in windscreen.
- NoteSuspension components corroded.
- NoteWindscreen wiper blades worn.
Fail69,417 miles (+15,434)2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,417 miles
- Test number
- 319372021237
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- NoteSmall stone chips in windscreen.
- NoteSuspension components corroded.
- NoteWindscreen wiper blades worn.
Pass53,983 miles5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 53,983 miles
- Test number
- 772711920208
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- NoteDampness around steering rack
- NoteOffside rear tyre perrishing
Fail53,983 miles (+12,701)2 repaired5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,983 miles
- Test number
- 884791720284
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- NoteDampness around steering rack
- NoteOffside rear tyre perrishing
Pass41,282 miles (+79)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 41,282 miles
- Test number
- 744083029298
- NoteDampness of fluid around steering rack
- NoteRear exhaust mount corroded
Fail41,203 miles (+8,458)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,203 miles
- Test number
- 210042529289
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteDampness of fluid around steering rack
- NoteRear exhaust mount corroded
Pass32,745 miles (+3,784)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 32,745 miles
- Test number
- 731267128232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,961 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 28,961 miles
- Test number
- 140714587182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA04 HZX
- Does LA04 HZX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA04 HZX expired on 3 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA04 HZX?
- The MOT on LA04 HZX expired on 3 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA04 HZX done?
- LA04 HZX was recorded at 197,259 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2022, an average of 11,537 miles a year.
- Has LA04 HZX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA04 HZX has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2021.
- Has the mileage on LA04 HZX 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 LA04 HZX find?
- LA04 HZX passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2022 with 9 advisories: front slight play in steering rack; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.
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