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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc

LM54 AVEMOT history

LM54 AVE is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 16 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 175,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

LM54 AVE white Ford Transit Connect – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit Connect, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
175,095 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 AVE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 AVE was last recorded at 175,095 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,090 miles · 12 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
7,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,095 miles
  • 2025 – 174,574 miles
  • 2024 – 173,646 miles
  • 2023 – 172,998 miles
  • 2022 – 171,077 miles
  • 2021 – 169,688 miles
  • 2020 – 166,788 miles
  • 2019 – 159,785 miles
  • 2018 – 149,920 miles
  • 2017 – 144,975 miles
  • 2016 – 132,428 miles
  • 2015 – 119,611 miles
  • 2014 – 110,043 miles
  • 2013 – 97,496 miles
  • 2012 – 85,255 miles
  • 2011 – 75,031 miles
  • 2010 – 66,298 miles
  • 2009 – 55,470 miles
  • 2007 – 33,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,095 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,095 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    175,095 miles
    Test number
    928528149354
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail175,090 miles (+516)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,090 miles
    Test number
    396379043745
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced requires a polish deglazing (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass174,574 miles (+928)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    174,574 miles
    Test number
    612841992413
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  4. Pass173,646 miles (+648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    173,646 miles
    Test number
    966907480537
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member and inner quarter (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass172,998 miles (+1,921)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    172,998 miles
    Test number
    129878028607
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass171,077 miles (+1,389)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    171,077 miles
    Test number
    305705163345
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded

  7. Pass169,688 miles (+2,900)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    169,688 miles
    Test number
    516116978527
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded Advise waxoyle

  8. Pass166,788 miles (+18)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    166,788 miles
    Test number
    554231960702
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Fail166,770 miles (+6,985)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,770 miles
    Test number
    121564124918
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass159,785 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    159,785 miles
    Test number
    936945425616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail159,779 miles (+9,859)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,779 miles
    Test number
    341953563487
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass149,920 miles (+4,945)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    149,920 miles
    Test number
    940946542038
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass144,975 miles (+12,547)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    144,975 miles
    Test number
    481477256244
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Bot sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass132,428 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    132,428 miles
    Test number
    753524897747
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to passenger seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

  15. Fail132,428 miles (+12,817)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,428 miles
    Test number
    428748916722
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer side-sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to passenger seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

  16. Fail119,611 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,611 miles
    Test number
    415423945016
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass119,611 miles (+9,568)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    119,611 miles
    Test number
    797623245021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass110,043 miles (+12,547)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    110,043 miles
    Test number
    936961544043
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  19. Pass97,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    97,496 miles
    Test number
    497230343098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail97,496 miles (+12,241)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,496 miles
    Test number
    925050543025
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass85,255 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    85,255 miles
    Test number
    296641742018
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail85,255 miles (+10,224)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,255 miles
    Test number
    785061142024
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass75,031 miles (+8,733)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    75,031 miles
    Test number
    906063141026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    66,298 miles
    Test number
    112976620479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail66,298 miles (+10,828)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,298 miles
    Test number
    873276220072
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass55,470 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    55,470 miles
    Test number
    302541849066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEmissions- 1.25/m average

  27. Fail55,470 miles (+22,209)3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,470 miles
    Test number
    751781549034
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEmissions- 1.25/m average

  28. Pass33,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    33,261 miles
    Test number
    143219937366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 AVE

Does LM54 AVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 AVE is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 AVE?
The MOT on LM54 AVE is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 AVE done?
LM54 AVE was recorded at 175,095 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 7,793 miles a year.
Has LM54 AVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 AVE has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LM54 AVE 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 LM54 AVE find?
LM54 AVE passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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