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Ford Transit Connect

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,753 cc

LR08 KAOMOT history

LR08 KAO is a blue diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 265,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2024.

LR08 KAO blue Ford Transit Connect – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit Connect, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2025
Mileage
265,389 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2024
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
15,941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 KAO
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 expired on 29 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 KAO was last recorded at 265,389 miles on 30 Aug 2024, 21,020 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
244,369 miles · 9 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
21,020 miles
Average per year
15,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 265,389 miles
  • 2023 – 244,369 miles
  • 2022 – 243,214 miles
  • 2021 – 225,075 miles
  • 2019 – 183,595 miles
  • 2018 – 174,677 miles
  • 2017 – 167,217 miles
  • 2016 – 155,839 miles
  • 2015 – 141,897 miles
  • 2014 – 126,599 miles
  • 2013 – 107,709 miles
  • 2012 – 81,457 miles
  • 2011 – 51,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass265,389 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass265,389 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    265,389 miles
    Test number
    711929392610
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail265,387 miles (+21,018)1 dangerous2 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,387 miles
    Test number
    127642974590
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass244,369 miles (+1,155)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    244,369 miles
    Test number
    663421711018
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail243,214 miles (+18,139)2 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,214 miles
    Test number
    688617784285
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPatches of underside corrosion
  5. Pass225,075 miles (+41,480)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    225,075 miles
    Test number
    646165933177
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass183,595 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    183,595 miles
    Test number
    508038505253
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
  7. Fail183,595 miles (+8,918)2 dangerous4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,595 miles
    Test number
    520304621685
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
  8. Pass174,677 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    174,677 miles
    Test number
    840015214483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner an outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  9. Fail174,677 miles (+7,460)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,677 miles
    Test number
    472577324122
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner an outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  10. Pass167,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    167,217 miles
    Test number
    773240599677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail167,217 miles (+11,378)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,217 miles
    Test number
    177324601087
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  12. Pass155,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    155,839 miles
    Test number
    933388940366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail155,839 miles (+13,942)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,839 miles
    Test number
    171747675782
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  14. Pass141,897 miles (+15,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    141,897 miles
    Test number
    576186185034
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass126,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    126,599 miles
    Test number
    159183384075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail126,599 miles (+18,890)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,599 miles
    Test number
    927393284025
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  17. Pass107,709 miles (+26,252)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    107,709 miles
    Test number
    539102593078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge.
  18. Pass81,457 miles (+30,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    81,457 miles
    Test number
    119780092072
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  19. Pass51,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,449 miles
    Test number
    826429081048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 KAO

Does LR08 KAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 KAO expired on 29 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 KAO?
The MOT on LR08 KAO expired on 29 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 KAO done?
LR08 KAO was recorded at 265,389 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2024, an average of 15,941 miles a year.
Has LR08 KAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 KAO has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 KAO 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 KAO find?
LR08 KAO passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, and 6 more.

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