
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
Pass183,595 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 183,595 miles
- Test number
- 508038505253
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
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
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)
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)
Pass167,217 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 167,217 miles
- Test number
- 773240599677
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass155,839 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 155,839 miles
- Test number
- 933388940366
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass126,599 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 126,599 miles
- Test number
- 159183384075
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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.
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)
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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