
Ford Transit Connect
White · Diesel · 2007 · 1,753 cc
LD57 VULMOT history
LD57 VUL is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2023 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 319,848 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Mar 2023
- Mileage
- 319,848 mi
- At MOT on 9 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 12 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 23,017 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD57 VUL
- 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 8 Mar 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Mar 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
LD57 VUL was last recorded at 319,848 miles on 9 Mar 2022, 177,682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 142,166 miles · 9 Oct 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 177,682 miles
- Average per year
- 23,017 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 319,848 miles
- 2020 – 142,166 miles
- 2019 – 131,255 miles
- 2018 – 120,975 miles
- 2017 – 112,475 miles
- 2016 – 103,825 miles
- 2015 – 94,677 miles
- 2014 – 86,931 miles
- 2013 – 80,511 miles
- 2011 – 69,272 miles
- 2010 – 58,580 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced ns+os (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Full MOT history
20 tests since 1 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
FailMileage not read1 dangerous11 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 285752988998
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced ns+os (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass319,848 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 319,848 miles
- Test number
- 291480406510
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySecond hand instrument cluster fitted at 143520 miles
- AdvisoryWasher jets partially blocked
Fail319,848 miles (+177,682)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 319,848 miles
- Test number
- 580422110423
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySecond hand instrument cluster fitted at 143520 miles
- AdvisoryWasher jets partially blocked
Pass142,166 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 142,166 miles
- Test number
- 744677561838
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail142,166 miles (+10,911)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,166 miles
- Test number
- 764910710456
- MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass131,255 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 131,255 miles
- Test number
- 511562647863
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail131,255 miles (+10,280)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,255 miles
- Test number
- 480623174177
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass120,975 miles (+8,500)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 120,975 miles
- Test number
- 639462813509
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,475 miles (+8,650)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 112,475 miles
- Test number
- 835003744387
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass103,825 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 103,825 miles
- Test number
- 893597496453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,825 miles (+9,148)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,825 miles
- Test number
- 923422625254
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass94,677 miles (+7,746)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2016
- Odometer
- 94,677 miles
- Test number
- 108747645141
- NoteO/s front tyre wearing on inside edge
Pass86,931 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2015
- Odometer
- 86,931 miles
- Test number
- 675598944104
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail86,931 miles (+6,420)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,931 miles
- Test number
- 859868744162
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testRear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass80,511 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2014
- Odometer
- 80,511 miles
- Test number
- 898639843167
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/f disk starting to score
Fail80,508 miles (+11,236)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,508 miles
- Test number
- 869969043121
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/f disk starting to score
Pass69,272 miles (+2,676)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 69,272 miles
- Test number
- 718579331349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,596 miles (+8,016)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 66,596 miles
- Test number
- 539473781229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,580 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 58,580 miles
- Test number
- 342055600311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,578 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,578 miles
- Test number
- 891285200344
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Questions about LD57 VUL
- Does LD57 VUL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD57 VUL expired on 8 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD57 VUL?
- The MOT on LD57 VUL expired on 8 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD57 VUL done?
- LD57 VUL was recorded at 319,848 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2022, an average of 23,017 miles a year.
- Has LD57 VUL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD57 VUL has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on LD57 VUL 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 LD57 VUL find?
- LD57 VUL failed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 11 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, and 11 more.
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