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Ford Transit Connect

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,753 cc

LB57 VFAMOT history

LB57 VFA is a silver diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 31 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 174,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2024
Mileage
174,462 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2023
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 VFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 VFA was last recorded at 174,462 miles on 21 Sept 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jun 2019: 146,945 miles, lower than 154,293 miles on 16 Mar 2018.

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
174,457 miles · 20 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
6,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 174,462 miles
  • 2022 – 163,342 miles
  • 2021 – 158,203 miles
  • 2020 – 148,537 miles
  • 2019 – 146,945 miles
  • 2018 – 154,293 miles
  • 2017 – 141,481 miles
  • 2015 – 135,494 miles
  • 2014 – 129,359 miles
  • 2013 – 123,470 miles
  • 2012 – 117,841 miles
  • 2011 – 111,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,462 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryExhaust system deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2017

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Fuel filler neck damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • O/s outer sill corroded and damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,462 miles (+5)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    174,462 miles
    Test number
    717881218724
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail174,457 miles (+11,115)1 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,457 miles
    Test number
    527361167143
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass163,342 miles (+5,139)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    163,342 miles
    Test number
    633073262307
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine damp-diesel?
    • AdvisoryFuel tank damp
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass158,203 miles (+14)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    158,203 miles
    Test number
    213278060403
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck damp
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s outer sill corroded and damaged

  5. Fail158,189 miles (+9,652)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,189 miles
    Test number
    509951471861
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck damp
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s outer sill corroded and damaged

  6. Pass148,537 miles (+1,592)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    148,537 miles
    Test number
    920310696138
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the outer sills, o/s damaged
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

  7. Pass146,945 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    146,945 miles
    Test number
    487587549542
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sills also damaged (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail146,945 miles (-7,348)2 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,945 miles
    Test number
    817507389239
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side effort is very low (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sills also damaged (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass154,293 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    154,293 miles
    Test number
    828979723089
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is wearing on inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail154,293 miles (+12,812)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,293 miles
    Test number
    365333270129
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is wearing on inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  11. Pass141,481 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    141,481 miles
    Test number
    112391635823
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level on minimum

  12. Fail141,481 miles (+5,987)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,481 miles
    Test number
    421505030244
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level on minimum

  13. Pass135,494 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    135,494 miles
    Test number
    682547998473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering inner joints

  14. Fail135,494 miles (+6,135)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,494 miles
    Test number
    379675237760
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering inner joints

  15. Pass129,359 miles (+75)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    129,359 miles
    Test number
    336674754441
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCentre stop light not working presumed disconnected
    • NoteEngine coolant low
    • NoteSpare tyre worn to 1,6mm

  16. Fail129,284 miles (+5,814)3 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,284 miles
    Test number
    115738344257
    • FailureLower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCentre stop light not working presumed disconnected
    • NoteEngine coolant low
    • NoteSpare tyre worn to 1,6mm

  17. Pass123,470 miles (+5,629)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    123,470 miles
    Test number
    327200643283
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  18. Pass117,841 miles (+25)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    117,841 miles
    Test number
    959997242219
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteNearside rear light cracked
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing slightly worn

  19. Fail117,816 miles (+6,003)2 dangerous4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,816 miles
    Test number
    816583342206
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteNearside rear light cracked
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing slightly worn

  20. Pass111,813 miles (+13,823)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    111,813 miles
    Test number
    218635541290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass97,990 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    97,990 miles
    Test number
    348097321032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail97,636 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,636 miles
    Test number
    865481421052
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LB57 VFA

Does LB57 VFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 VFA expired on 17 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 VFA?
The MOT on LB57 VFA expired on 17 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 VFA done?
LB57 VFA was recorded at 174,462 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2023, an average of 6,066 miles a year.
Has LB57 VFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 VFA has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LB57 VFA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jun 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB57 VFA find?
LB57 VFA passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2023 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust system deteriorated, and 3 more.

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