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Ford Transit Connect

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,753 cc

LR08 KAEMOT history

LR08 KAE is a blue diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 116,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

LR08 KAE 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 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
116,150 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 KAE
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
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 KAE was last recorded at 116,150 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 4,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,841 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,309 miles
Average per year
6,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,150 miles
  • 2024 – 111,841 miles
  • 2023 – 107,235 miles
  • 2022 – 103,213 miles
  • 2021 – 99,635 miles
  • 2020 – 95,678 miles
  • 2019 – 92,092 miles
  • 2018 – 88,942 miles
  • 2017 – 83,142 miles
  • 2016 – 77,429 miles
  • 2015 – 72,913 miles
  • 2014 – 69,396 miles
  • 2013 – 55,933 miles
  • 2012 – 42,439 miles
  • 2011 – 30,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,150 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear tyre perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,150 miles (+4,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    116,150 miles
    Test number
    658343521214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass111,841 miles (+4,606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    111,841 miles
    Test number
    130938160005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front rears by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass107,235 miles (+4,022)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    107,235 miles
    Test number
    888422696511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass103,213 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    103,213 miles
    Test number
    234994660144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail103,211 miles (+3,576)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,211 miles
    Test number
    312189429744
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass99,635 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,635 miles
    Test number
    280953547308
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail99,635 miles (+3,957)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,635 miles
    Test number
    775393397678
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass95,678 miles (+3,586)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    95,678 miles
    Test number
    914052387090
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroded second skin (has been repaired)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass92,092 miles (+3,150)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    92,092 miles
    Test number
    834386326007
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust second skin corroded

  10. Pass88,942 miles (+5,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    88,942 miles
    Test number
    850943537130
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear pipe first skin corroded

  11. Pass83,142 miles (+5,713)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    83,142 miles
    Test number
    918929432047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,429 miles (+49)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    77,429 miles
    Test number
    261993705473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust box second skin coroded

  13. Fail77,380 miles (+4,467)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,380 miles
    Test number
    483681046392
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust box second skin coroded

  14. Pass72,913 miles (+3,517)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    72,913 miles
    Test number
    547166475838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    69,396 miles
    Test number
    525852834202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail69,396 miles (+13,463)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,396 miles
    Test number
    975681134200
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Fail55,933 miles2 repaired2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,933 miles
    Test number
    729808573256
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn very close to legal limit
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn at edges of tread
    • NotePossible slight oil leak evident
    • NoteRear bumper damaged

  18. Pass55,933 miles (+13,494)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    55,933 miles
    Test number
    939178373277
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn very close to legal limit
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn at edges of tread
    • NotePossible slight oil leak evident
    • NoteRear bumper damaged

  19. Pass42,439 miles (+11,808)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,439 miles
    Test number
    239178052212
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear centre lamp(possible stop lamp) not working

  20. Pass30,631 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    30,631 miles
    Test number
    279605651216
    • NoteFront brake pads poss low
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn

Questions about LR08 KAE

Does LR08 KAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 KAE is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 KAE?
The MOT on LR08 KAE is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 KAE done?
LR08 KAE was recorded at 116,150 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 6,077 miles a year.
Has LR08 KAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 KAE has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 KAE 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 LR08 KAE find?
LR08 KAE passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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