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Ford Transit Connect

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 1,753 cc

LM05 BZUMOT history

LM05 BZU is a green diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 26 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 152,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2025.

LM05 BZU green 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 25 Jul 2026
Mileage
152,970 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 BZU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 BZU was last recorded at 152,970 miles on 24 Jul 2025, 2,325 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,645 miles · 17 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,325 miles
Average per year
6,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,970 miles
  • 2024 – 150,645 miles
  • 2023 – 148,294 miles
  • 2022 – 145,316 miles
  • 2021 – 141,337 miles
  • 2020 – 136,958 miles
  • 2019 – 132,953 miles
  • 2018 – 129,074 miles
  • 2017 – 125,087 miles
  • 2016 – 121,334 miles
  • 2015 – 116,096 miles
  • 2014 – 108,169 miles
  • 2013 – 98,999 miles
  • 2012 – 88,806 miles
  • 2011 – 78,585 miles
  • 2010 – 66,165 miles
  • 2009 – 52,707 miles
  • 2008 – 40,085 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,970 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth outer sills very rusty but not holed
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (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 has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,970 miles (+2,325)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    152,970 miles
    Test number
    265930169382
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills very rusty but not holed
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass150,645 miles (+2,351)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    150,645 miles
    Test number
    508583892732
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMinor exhaust leak
    • AdvisorySill n/s o/s some light rusting
  3. Pass148,294 miles (+2,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    148,294 miles
    Test number
    853838922099
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  4. Pass145,316 miles (+3,979)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    145,316 miles
    Test number
    367345132475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass141,337 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    141,337 miles
    Test number
    728610639730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail141,337 miles (+4,379)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,337 miles
    Test number
    360125331824
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass136,958 miles (+4,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    136,958 miles
    Test number
    724533086000
    • AdvisoryNearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass132,953 miles (+3,879)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    132,953 miles
    Test number
    792879463858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass129,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    129,074 miles
    Test number
    625578094167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail129,074 miles (+3,987)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,074 miles
    Test number
    927676529533
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass125,087 miles (+3,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    125,087 miles
    Test number
    165425226630
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  12. Pass121,334 miles (+5,238)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    121,334 miles
    Test number
    606859340050
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass116,096 miles (+7,927)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    116,096 miles
    Test number
    625702735117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,169 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    108,169 miles
    Test number
    936727224169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Fail108,169 miles (+9,170)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,169 miles
    Test number
    645346324180
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass98,999 miles (+10,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    98,999 miles
    Test number
    517927223101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass88,806 miles (+10,221)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    88,806 miles
    Test number
    136810032141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,585 miles (+12,420)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    78,585 miles
    Test number
    228109521462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,165 miles (+13,458)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    66,165 miles
    Test number
    570400030100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,707 miles (+12,622)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    52,707 miles
    Test number
    974333639124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    40,085 miles
    Test number
    461338568190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 BZU

Does LM05 BZU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM05 BZU expired on 25 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM05 BZU?
The MOT on LM05 BZU expired on 25 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM05 BZU done?
LM05 BZU was recorded at 152,970 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2025, an average of 6,600 miles a year.
Has LM05 BZU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 BZU has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LM05 BZU 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 LM05 BZU find?
LM05 BZU passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; both outer sills very rusty but not holed; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various, and 4 more.

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