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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc

LB04 LAEMOT history

LB04 LAE is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 6 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 148,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jul 2025
Mileage
148,233 mi
At MOT on 12 Jul 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 LAE
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
6 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 LAE was last recorded at 148,233 miles on 12 Jul 2024, 4,361 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,872 miles · 14 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
4,361 miles
Average per year
6,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 148,233 miles
  • 2023 – 143,872 miles
  • 2022 – 130,389 miles
  • 2021 – 126,368 miles
  • 2020 – 126,346 miles
  • 2019 – 126,329 miles
  • 2018 – 126,210 miles
  • 2017 – 124,794 miles
  • 2016 – 124,584 miles
  • 2015 – 124,479 miles
  • 2014 – 122,806 miles
  • 2013 – 122,378 miles
  • 2012 – 120,952 miles
  • 2011 – 101,040 miles
  • 2010 – 74,228 miles
  • 2009 – 58,275 miles
  • 2008 – 45,184 miles
  • 2007 – 29,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,233 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,233 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    148,233 miles
    Test number
    289864892978
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail148,233 miles (+4,361)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,233 miles
    Test number
    694260417049
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass143,872 miles (+13,483)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    143,872 miles
    Test number
    602482506553
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass130,389 miles (+4,021)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    130,389 miles
    Test number
    586045741707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,368 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    126,368 miles
    Test number
    327182642418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,346 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    126,346 miles
    Test number
    468995166347
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail126,346 miles (+17)2 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,346 miles
    Test number
    912614028937
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass126,329 miles (+119)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    126,329 miles
    Test number
    572143253954
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass126,210 miles (+12)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    126,210 miles
    Test number
    773598644746
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail126,198 miles (+1,404)5 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,198 miles
    Test number
    680352055037
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass124,794 miles (+210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    124,794 miles
    Test number
    897883827022
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass124,584 miles (+18)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    124,584 miles
    Test number
    249074938334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked but not yet affecting drivers view

  13. Fail124,566 miles (+87)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,566 miles
    Test number
    875479287601
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked but not yet affecting drivers view

  14. Pass124,479 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    124,479 miles
    Test number
    128176895142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread wearing slightly uneven
    • NoteWindscreen cracked on nearside but not affecting drivers view

  15. Fail124,479 miles (+1,673)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,479 miles
    Test number
    419686895152
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread wearing slightly uneven
    • NoteWindscreen cracked on nearside but not affecting drivers view

  16. Pass122,806 miles (+428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    122,806 miles
    Test number
    187824604288
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass122,378 miles (+1,426)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    122,378 miles
    Test number
    237410513219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCrack in windscreen

  18. Pass120,952 miles (+19,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    120,952 miles
    Test number
    866806722232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass101,040 miles (+232)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    101,040 miles
    Test number
    906150211229
    • NoteO/S/R bumper rear quater missing.

  20. Fail100,808 miles (+26,580)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,808 miles
    Test number
    958527901257
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteO/S/R bumper rear quater missing.

  21. Pass74,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    74,228 miles
    Test number
    124012080158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,228 miles (+15,953)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,228 miles
    Test number
    272562680419
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

  23. Pass58,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    58,275 miles
    Test number
    221483589415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail58,275 miles (+13,091)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,275 miles
    Test number
    993903189135
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass45,184 miles (+15,264)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,184 miles
    Test number
    311084588107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    29,920 miles
    Test number
    134289097195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 LAE

Does LB04 LAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 LAE expired on 15 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 LAE?
The MOT on LB04 LAE expired on 15 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 LAE done?
LB04 LAE was recorded at 148,233 miles at its MOT on 12 Jul 2024, an average of 6,965 miles a year.
Has LB04 LAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 LAE has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB04 LAE 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 LB04 LAE find?
LB04 LAE passed its latest MOT on 12 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; oil leak, but not excessive.

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