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Ford Transit Connect

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,753 cc

LP08 HTJMOT history

LP08 HTJ is a silver diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 10 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 148,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

LP08 HTJ silver 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 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
148,551 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 HTJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 HTJ was last recorded at 148,551 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,539 miles · 26 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
7,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,551 miles
  • 2025 – 145,066 miles
  • 2024 – 140,300 miles
  • 2023 – 136,408 miles
  • 2022 – 132,314 miles
  • 2021 – 125,673 miles
  • 2020 – 107,824 miles
  • 2019 – 99,893 miles
  • 2018 – 93,774 miles
  • 2017 – 84,053 miles
  • 2016 – 76,311 miles
  • 2015 – 70,839 miles
  • 2014 – 63,481 miles
  • 2013 – 55,231 miles
  • 2012 – 43,963 miles
  • 2011 – 34,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,551 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes near back of tank and at end of the pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Spare tyre defective spare tyre flat

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,551 miles (+12)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    148,551 miles
    Test number
    661145725753
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes near back of tank and at end of the pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail148,539 miles (+3,473)1 dangerous7 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,539 miles
    Test number
    276130247185
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached lower ball joint already detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorLower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear bumper corroded and holed within 30 cm of spring shackle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded and holed within 30cm of spring anchor mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear bumper corroded and holed within 30 cm of spring shackle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes near back of tank and at end of the pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hangar split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass145,066 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    145,066 miles
    Test number
    291905442006
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective spare tyre flat
  4. Fail145,053 miles (+4,753)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,053 miles
    Test number
    354336181332
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe front flange (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre pipe hangar snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective spare tyre flat
  5. Pass140,300 miles (+3,892)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    140,300 miles
    Test number
    613358235981
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass136,408 miles (+4,094)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    136,408 miles
    Test number
    492722401609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass132,314 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    132,314 miles
    Test number
    166867206718
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Fail132,295 miles (+6,622)4 major2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,295 miles
    Test number
    987440572996
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. Pass125,673 miles (+17,849)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    125,673 miles
    Test number
    720951108126
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass107,824 miles (+7,931)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    107,824 miles
    Test number
    498260373279
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak hole in header tank
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass99,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    99,893 miles
    Test number
    281924432380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,893 miles (+6,119)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,893 miles
    Test number
    114831588988
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  13. Pass93,774 miles (+9,721)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    93,774 miles
    Test number
    907305475130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,053 miles (+7,742)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    84,053 miles
    Test number
    310813155955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,311 miles (+5,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    76,311 miles
    Test number
    547958811635
    • AdvisoryFront front brake pads worn thin
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  16. Pass70,839 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    70,839 miles
    Test number
    588850785174
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre bold on inner edge
  17. Fail70,839 miles (+7,358)5 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,839 miles
    Test number
    539660385100
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre bold on inner edge
  18. Pass63,481 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    63,481 miles
    Test number
    985846874175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  19. Fail63,470 miles (+8,239)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,470 miles
    Test number
    289856974196
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  20. Pass55,231 miles (+11,268)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    55,231 miles
    Test number
    785732663111
    • NoteSome dampness evident around fuel tank area
  21. Pass43,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    43,963 miles
    Test number
    468062472131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,963 miles (+9,696)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,963 miles
    Test number
    437732372189
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  23. Pass34,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    34,267 miles
    Test number
    897215971117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 HTJ

Does LP08 HTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 HTJ is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 HTJ?
The MOT on LP08 HTJ is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 HTJ done?
LP08 HTJ was recorded at 148,551 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 7,505 miles a year.
Has LP08 HTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 HTJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 HTJ 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 LP08 HTJ find?
LP08 HTJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 8 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes near back of tank and at end of the pipes; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 5 more.

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