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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LB03 OELMOT history

LB03 OEL is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 23 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2022 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 204,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Apr 2022
Mileage
204,786 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2022
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 OEL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Apr 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB03 OEL was last recorded at 204,786 miles on 1 Apr 2022, 7,282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,504 miles · 20 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
7,282 miles
Average per year
8,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 204,786 miles
  • 2021 – 197,504 miles
  • 2018 – 197,342 miles
  • 2017 – 191,737 miles
  • 2016 – 184,585 miles
  • 2015 – 180,716 miles
  • 2014 – 174,122 miles
  • 2013 – 167,534 miles
  • 2012 – 157,044 miles
  • 2011 – 143,422 miles
  • 2010 – 131,857 miles
  • 2009 – 112,151 miles
  • 2007 – 80,492 miles
  • 2006 – 67,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail204,786 miles
  • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Battery insecure

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail204,786 miles (+7,282)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,786 miles
    Test number
    985473331892
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass197,504 miles (+162)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    197,504 miles
    Test number
    252889433910
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass197,342 miles (+5,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    197,342 miles
    Test number
    935941336906
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass191,737 miles (+7,152)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    191,737 miles
    Test number
    957832445069
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  5. Pass184,585 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    184,585 miles
    Test number
    665729769630
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail184,584 miles (+3,868)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,584 miles
    Test number
    173077093087
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass180,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    180,716 miles
    Test number
    272180654715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail180,716 miles (+6,594)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,716 miles
    Test number
    364302736570
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Pass174,122 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    174,122 miles
    Test number
    669058994271
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre & both rear tyres worn smooth / close to limit around shoulders

  10. Fail174,100 miles (+6,566)1 dangerous5 failures1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,100 miles
    Test number
    389148494220
    • DangerousFront Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre & both rear tyres worn smooth / close to limit around shoulders

  11. Pass167,534 miles (+121)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    167,534 miles
    Test number
    885656093202
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail167,413 miles (+10,369)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,413 miles
    Test number
    526272893291
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass157,044 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    157,044 miles
    Test number
    275164602346
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail157,044 miles (+13,622)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,044 miles
    Test number
    877973902365
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass143,422 miles (+11,565)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    143,422 miles
    Test number
    475633371276
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass131,857 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    131,857 miles
    Test number
    763521920221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail131,847 miles (+19,696)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,847 miles
    Test number
    450918210208
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass112,151 miles (+3,371)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    112,151 miles
    Test number
    410593599010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail108,780 miles (+28,288)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,780 miles
    Test number
    184908539012
    • FailureCentre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteRear brakes noisey andvise brake check

  20. Pass80,492 miles (+13,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    80,492 miles
    Test number
    230380657277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass67,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    67,140 miles
    Test number
    351114576168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 OEL

Does LB03 OEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 OEL expired on 19 Apr 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 OEL?
The MOT on LB03 OEL expired on 19 Apr 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 OEL done?
LB03 OEL was recorded at 204,786 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2022, an average of 8,727 miles a year.
Has LB03 OEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 OEL has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LB03 OEL 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 LB03 OEL find?
LB03 OEL failed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2022 with 1 major defect, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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