
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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
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
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))
Pass136,408 miles (+4,094)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 136,408 miles
- Test number
- 492722401609
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass99,893 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 99,893 miles
- Test number
- 281924432380
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass93,774 miles (+9,721)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 93,774 miles
- Test number
- 907305475130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,053 miles (+7,742)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 84,053 miles
- Test number
- 310813155955
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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
Pass43,963 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 43,963 miles
- Test number
- 468062472131
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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