Ford Transit Connect
White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc
LB03 YFMMOT history
LB03 YFM is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 20 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 156,411 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 156,411 mi
- At MOT on 5 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,917 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB03 YFM
- 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
- 20 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB03 YFM was last recorded at 156,411 miles on 5 Aug 2024, 11,710 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 144,701 miles · 9 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 11,710 miles
- Average per year
- 3,917 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 156,411 miles
- 2023 – 144,701 miles
- 2022 – 139,596 miles
- 2018 – 138,198 miles
- 2017 – 137,151 miles
- 2016 – 136,169 miles
- 2015 – 135,237 miles
- 2014 – 130,800 miles
- 2013 – 127,543 miles
- 2012 – 124,722 miles
- 2011 – 121,420 miles
- 2010 – 117,439 miles
- 2009 – 117,393 miles
- 2008 – 110,531 miles
- 2006 – 86,561 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass156,411 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated. central
- AdvisorySills slightly corroded inner rear
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.
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
22 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,411 miles (+11,710)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 156,411 miles
- Test number
- 215609735851
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated. central
- AdvisorySills slightly corroded inner rear
Pass144,701 miles (+108)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 144,701 miles
- Test number
- 188275144381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,593 miles (+4,997)1 dangerous14 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,593 miles
- Test number
- 903768235951
- DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass139,596 miles (+65)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 139,596 miles
- Test number
- 976107672715
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail139,531 miles (+30)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,531 miles
- Test number
- 989341836788
- MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisorySPOT WELDING & FILLER ARE UNACCEPTABLE TYPES OF REPAIR
Fail139,501 miles (+1,303)12 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,501 miles
- Test number
- 552688915674
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass138,198 miles (+1,047)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 138,198 miles
- Test number
- 105153486643
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth front hubs corroded
- AdvisoryOsr leaf spring heavily corroded
Pass137,151 miles (+982)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 137,151 miles
- Test number
- 973128750268
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brakes uneven
Pass136,169 miles (+932)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 136,169 miles
- Test number
- 666983802370
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Pass135,237 miles (+4,437)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2016
- Odometer
- 135,237 miles
- Test number
- 278564635475
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass130,800 miles (+3,257)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 130,800 miles
- Test number
- 206021324053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,543 miles (+2,821)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 127,543 miles
- Test number
- 325493723011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,722 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 124,722 miles
- Test number
- 438982732004
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Fail124,717 miles (+3,297)10 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,717 miles
- Test number
- 257628212098
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass121,420 miles (+3,981)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 121,420 miles
- Test number
- 886431111018
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteN/s/f Inner drive shaf gaiter split
Pass117,439 miles (+46)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 117,439 miles
- Test number
- 513765710063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,393 miles (+6,862)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,393 miles
- Test number
- 153864569348
- FailureLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Pass110,531 miles (+6,680)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 110,531 miles
- Test number
- 894075968329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,851 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 103,851 miles
- Test number
- 574092708035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,851 miles (+17,290)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,851 miles
- Test number
- 694972308066
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass86,561 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 86,561 miles
- Test number
- 220888076212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,561 miles2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,561 miles
- Test number
- 113478376228
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- NoteFront pads wearing low
- NoteNearside front wheel buckled
- NoteSlight play in nearside front steering rack
Questions about LB03 YFM
- Does LB03 YFM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB03 YFM expired on 8 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB03 YFM?
- The MOT on LB03 YFM expired on 8 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB03 YFM done?
- LB03 YFM was recorded at 156,411 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2024, an average of 3,917 miles a year.
- Has LB03 YFM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB03 YFM has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB03 YFM 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 YFM find?
- LB03 YFM passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; exhaust system deteriorated. central; sills slightly corroded inner rear.
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