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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LC03 VBAMOT history

LC03 VBA is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 18 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2024 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 116,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2024.

LC03 VBA white Ford Transit Connect – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2024
Mileage
116,695 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC03 VBA
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
18 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LC03 VBA was last recorded at 116,695 miles on 9 Sept 2024, 3,413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,282 miles · 8 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
3,413 miles
Average per year
4,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 116,695 miles
  • 2023 – 113,282 miles
  • 2022 – 111,042 miles
  • 2021 – 108,115 miles
  • 2020 – 105,185 miles
  • 2019 – 101,574 miles
  • 2018 – 97,437 miles
  • 2017 – 94,001 miles
  • 2016 – 90,906 miles
  • 2015 – 87,164 miles
  • 2014 – 83,114 miles
  • 2013 – 78,634 miles
  • 2012 – 73,959 miles
  • 2011 – 70,261 miles
  • 2010 – 66,294 miles
  • 2009 – 62,390 miles
  • 2008 – 57,858 miles
  • 2007 – 52,375 miles
  • 2006 – 43,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail116,695 miles
  • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
  • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill excessively corroded (non prescribed area)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top mounting corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryReverse lamp inop

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail116,695 miles (+3,413)12 major2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,695 miles
    Test number
    902048070505
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill excessively corroded (non prescribed area)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top mounting corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp inop

  2. Pass113,282 miles (+2,240)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    113,282 miles
    Test number
    661558611614
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass111,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    111,042 miles
    Test number
    751096456580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail111,042 miles (+2,927)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,042 miles
    Test number
    839471751537
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass108,115 miles (+2,930)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    108,115 miles
    Test number
    406868554622
    • AdvisoryBoth front springs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass105,185 miles (+3,611)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    105,185 miles
    Test number
    214549400630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,574 miles (+4,137)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    101,574 miles
    Test number
    817984825309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,437 miles (+3,436)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    97,437 miles
    Test number
    185012311741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    94,001 miles
    Test number
    542740265742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,001 miles (+3,095)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,001 miles
    Test number
    324953044769
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass90,906 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    90,906 miles
    Test number
    421302856928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail90,906 miles (+3,742)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,906 miles
    Test number
    287642029330
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass87,164 miles (+4,050)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    87,164 miles
    Test number
    630636483191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,114 miles (+4,480)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    83,114 miles
    Test number
    229687044257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,634 miles (+4,675)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    78,634 miles
    Test number
    116172543297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    73,959 miles
    Test number
    245581452271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,959 miles (+3,698)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,959 miles
    Test number
    876881852298
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass70,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,261 miles
    Test number
    388541731411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,261 miles (+3,967)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,261 miles
    Test number
    835051731225
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass66,294 miles (+3,904)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    66,294 miles
    Test number
    220896340293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,390 miles (+4,532)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,390 miles
    Test number
    650700349215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    57,858 miles
    Test number
    362482748240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,858 miles (+5,483)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,858 miles
    Test number
    372672148459
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Fail52,375 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,375 miles
    Test number
    260700457263
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass52,375 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    52,375 miles
    Test number
    670590457241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass52,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    52,207 miles
    Test number
    900978557109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail52,207 miles (+9,081)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,207 miles
    Test number
    600908957134
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  28. Pass43,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    43,126 miles
    Test number
    534416366136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC03 VBA

Does LC03 VBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC03 VBA expired on 7 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC03 VBA?
The MOT on LC03 VBA expired on 7 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC03 VBA done?
LC03 VBA was recorded at 116,695 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2024, an average of 4,034 miles a year.
Has LC03 VBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC03 VBA has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LC03 VBA 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 LC03 VBA find?
LC03 VBA failed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2024 with 12 major defects, 2 minor defects and 13 advisories: central stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp; driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction; nearside front headlamp levelling device inoperative, and 24 more.

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