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White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LB03 VJUMOT history

LB03 VJU is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 16 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 28 MOT tests, with 222,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2022
Mileage
222,846 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2021
MOT tests
28
15 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 VJU
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
16 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 VJU was last recorded at 222,846 miles on 16 Dec 2021, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jan 2007: 13,886 miles, lower than 121,244 miles on 12 Jul 2006.

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
222,842 miles · 7 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 222,846 miles
  • 2019 – 219,842 miles
  • 2018 – 211,289 miles
  • 2017 – 194,720 miles
  • 2015 – 187,871 miles
  • 2013 – 170,185 miles
  • 2012 – 164,318 miles
  • 2011 – 160,491 miles
  • 2010 – 157,040 miles
  • 2009 – 152,922 miles
  • 2008 – 146,097 miles
  • 2007 – 13,886 miles
  • 2006 – 121,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass222,846 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm play at mounting (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper end cap missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower swivel

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Reversing lamps not working

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass222,846 miles (+4)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    222,846 miles
    Test number
    903708616244
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm play at mounting (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper end cap missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  2. Fail222,842 miles (+3,000)5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,842 miles
    Test number
    585069103924
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm play at mounting (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper end cap missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass219,842 miles (+56)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    219,842 miles
    Test number
    735976855090
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower swivel (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamps not working

  4. Fail219,786 miles (+8,497)7 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,786 miles
    Test number
    133131140931
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Shows white light to rear (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower swivel (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPin hole in top of coolant expansion tank
    • AdvisoryReversing lamps not working

  5. Pass211,289 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    211,289 miles
    Test number
    312196023588
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower swivel (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamps not working

  6. Fail211,289 miles (+8,045)1 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,289 miles
    Test number
    607112781876
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower swivel (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamps not working

  7. Pass203,244 miles1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    203,244 miles
    Test number
    903537246485
    • DangerousRear brake performance higher than expected, advise further investigation of brake limiter valve
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber slightly weak
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper arm worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail203,244 miles (+8,524)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,244 miles
    Test number
    136315372591
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber slightly weak
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper arm worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass194,720 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    194,720 miles
    Test number
    825558488960
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

  10. Fail194,719 miles (+6,848)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,719 miles
    Test number
    978553736087
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryDampness fuel injector
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen wiper blade starting to split
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass187,871 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    187,871 miles
    Test number
    752378705868
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail187,871 miles (+6,695)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,871 miles
    Test number
    742912918258
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass181,176 miles5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    181,176 miles
    Test number
    987863105074
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear bumper insecure
    • NoteWipers poor

  14. Fail181,176 miles (+10,991)2 failures2 repaired6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,176 miles
    Test number
    176222905460
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear bumper insecure
    • NoteWipers poor

  15. Fail170,185 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,185 miles
    Test number
    289004683408
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass170,185 miles (+5,867)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    170,185 miles
    Test number
    359004483114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass164,318 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    164,318 miles
    Test number
    395456082192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail164,318 miles (+3,827)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,318 miles
    Test number
    929445482117
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass160,491 miles (+3,451)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    160,491 miles
    Test number
    319967181155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail157,040 miles4 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,040 miles
    Test number
    224359750184
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteCentre brake light inop
    • NoteNear side front inner drive shaft joint gaitor split

  21. Pass157,040 miles (+4,118)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    157,040 miles
    Test number
    522219750171
    • NoteCentre brake light inop
    • NoteNear side front inner drive shaft joint gaitor split

  22. Fail152,922 miles4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,922 miles
    Test number
    100663059185
    • 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass152,922 miles (+6,825)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    152,922 miles
    Test number
    384433959145
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass146,097 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    146,097 miles
    Test number
    954224438153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside drive shaft inner c.v. joint gaitor split

  25. Fail146,097 miles (+132,211)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,097 miles
    Test number
    652424338131
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside drive shaft inner c.v. joint gaitor split

  26. Pass13,886 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    13,886 miles
    Test number
    833055127066
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCrack in screen not in swept area

  27. Fail13,886 miles (-107,358)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,886 miles
    Test number
    490885227049
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCrack in screen not in swept area

  28. Pass121,244 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    121,244 miles
    Test number
    594293896106
    • NoteAux.drive belt damaged.
    • NoteN/s inner drive shaft gaitor split.
    • NoteO/s/r brake efforts low

Questions about LB03 VJU

Does LB03 VJU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 VJU expired on 15 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 VJU?
The MOT on LB03 VJU expired on 15 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 VJU done?
LB03 VJU was recorded at 222,846 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2021, an average of 6,584 miles a year.
Has LB03 VJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 VJU has failed 13 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB03 VJU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jan 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 VJU find?
LB03 VJU passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2021 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm play at mounting; nearside rear bumper end cap missing, and 3 more.

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