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Ford Transit Connect

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,753 cc

LO08 XMJMOT history

LO08 XMJ is a blue diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 15 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 117,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

LO08 XMJ blue 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 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
117,978 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,868 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 XMJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 XMJ was last recorded at 117,978 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 3,852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,126 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,852 miles
Average per year
4,868 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,978 miles
  • 2024 – 114,126 miles
  • 2023 – 110,101 miles
  • 2022 – 106,289 miles
  • 2021 – 103,656 miles
  • 2020 – 100,726 miles
  • 2019 – 99,858 miles
  • 2018 – 96,084 miles
  • 2017 – 92,962 miles
  • 2016 – 90,337 miles
  • 2015 – 85,924 miles
  • 2014 – 83,097 miles
  • 2013 – 74,359 miles
  • 2012 – 62,020 miles
  • 2011 – 48,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,978 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,978 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    117,978 miles
    Test number
    340228286407
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail117,978 miles (+3,852)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,978 miles
    Test number
    530014117727
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass114,126 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    114,126 miles
    Test number
    567056324446
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail114,126 miles (+4,025)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,126 miles
    Test number
    717565659188
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass110,101 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    110,101 miles
    Test number
    622896936166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail110,096 miles (+3,807)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,096 miles
    Test number
    249625377182
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass106,289 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,289 miles
    Test number
    679507015129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail106,284 miles (+2,628)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,284 miles
    Test number
    244105480435
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  9. Pass103,656 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    103,656 miles
    Test number
    970161109262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail103,656 miles (+2,930)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,656 miles
    Test number
    896335436030
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass100,726 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    100,726 miles
    Test number
    288527304650
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail100,726 miles (+868)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,726 miles
    Test number
    418069651273
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass99,858 miles (+3,774)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,858 miles
    Test number
    557400458149
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter twisted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear and offside rear inner sills corroded

  14. Pass96,084 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    96,084 miles
    Test number
    543700113378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake has slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front steering rack boots twisted
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded on inner side
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryTemporary repair noted to off side mirror

  15. Fail96,084 miles (+3,122)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,084 miles
    Test number
    270638811257
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake has slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front steering rack boots twisted
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded on inner side
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryTemporary repair noted to off side mirror

  16. Pass92,962 miles (+2,625)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    92,962 miles
    Test number
    340124770172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90,337 miles (+4,413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    90,337 miles
    Test number
    714225617612
    • AdvisoryEnd cap on rear offside bumper is loose.,

  18. Pass85,924 miles (+2,827)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    85,924 miles
    Test number
    726975048444
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake low effort,only just met the requirements

  19. Pass83,097 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    83,097 miles
    Test number
    218747794142
    • NoteCentre exhaust section corroded
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroded

  20. Fail83,097 miles (+8,738)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,097 miles
    Test number
    338587494100
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust section corroded
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroded

  21. Pass74,359 miles (+12,339)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,359 miles
    Test number
    109827073106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,020 miles (+13,557)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    62,020 miles
    Test number
    786144492164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    48,463 miles
    Test number
    508938481158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 XMJ

Does LO08 XMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 XMJ is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LO08 XMJ?
The MOT on LO08 XMJ is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 XMJ done?
LO08 XMJ was recorded at 117,978 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 4,868 miles a year.
Has LO08 XMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 XMJ has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LO08 XMJ 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 LO08 XMJ find?
LO08 XMJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; lower engine mounting damaged but not to excess, and 1 more.

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