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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2007 · 1,753 cc

LC57 VRFMOT history

LC57 VRF is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 181,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

LC57 VRF white Ford Transit Connect – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit Connect, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2025
Mileage
181,889 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC57 VRF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LC57 VRF was last recorded at 181,889 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 2,927 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,962 miles · 29 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,927 miles
Average per year
6,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 181,889 miles
  • 2024 – 178,962 miles
  • 2023 – 174,844 miles
  • 2022 – 165,763 miles
  • 2020 – 161,081 miles
  • 2019 – 157,712 miles
  • 2018 – 156,216 miles
  • 2017 – 154,083 miles
  • 2016 – 151,836 miles
  • 2015 – 149,016 miles
  • 2014 – 144,486 miles
  • 2013 – 130,000 miles
  • 2011 – 119,661 miles
  • 2010 – 89,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail181,889 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT failures 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 has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail181,889 miles (+2,927)8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,889 miles
    Test number
    196364506260
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass178,962 miles (+4,118)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    178,962 miles
    Test number
    446726654303
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass174,844 miles (+9,081)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    174,844 miles
    Test number
    321360937929
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass165,763 miles (+4,682)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    165,763 miles
    Test number
    385057124825
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass161,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    161,081 miles
    Test number
    570073390934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail161,081 miles (+3,369)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,081 miles
    Test number
    427775703332
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass157,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    157,712 miles
    Test number
    681620306187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail157,712 miles (+1,496)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,712 miles
    Test number
    966578600748
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking tank breather (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  9. Pass156,216 miles (+2,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    156,216 miles
    Test number
    228542735839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass154,083 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    154,083 miles
    Test number
    714877789530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail154,083 miles (+2,247)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,083 miles
    Test number
    469180173027
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass151,836 miles (+2,820)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    151,836 miles
    Test number
    799707195334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass149,016 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    149,016 miles
    Test number
    458077275070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorating
  14. Fail149,016 miles (+4,530)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,016 miles
    Test number
    466425975071
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorating
  15. Pass144,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    144,486 miles
    Test number
    206429764091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail144,486 miles (+14,486)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,486 miles
    Test number
    149489564420
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass130,000 miles (+10,339)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    130,000 miles
    Test number
    128266783005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass119,661 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    119,661 miles
    Test number
    727734331377
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Fail119,661 miles (+30,066)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,661 miles
    Test number
    566473331374
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  20. Pass89,595 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    89,595 miles
    Test number
    262003730364
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LC57 VRF

Does LC57 VRF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC57 VRF expired on 11 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC57 VRF?
The MOT on LC57 VRF expired on 11 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC57 VRF done?
LC57 VRF was recorded at 181,889 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 6,171 miles a year.
Has LC57 VRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC57 VRF has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LC57 VRF 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 LC57 VRF find?
LC57 VRF failed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn; nearside rear rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, and 9 more.

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