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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,753 cc

LR08 VCUMOT history

LR08 VCU is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 9 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 Feb 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 271,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2024.

LR08 VCU white 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 19 Feb 2025
Mileage
271,625 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2024
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
15,591 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 VCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 VCU was last recorded at 271,625 miles on 20 Feb 2024, 17,178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
254,447 miles · 13 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
17,178 miles
Average per year
15,591 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 271,625 miles
  • 2022 – 254,447 miles
  • 2021 – 242,993 miles
  • 2020 – 232,143 miles
  • 2019 – 221,778 miles
  • 2018 – 203,392 miles
  • 2017 – 190,967 miles
  • 2016 – 181,698 miles
  • 2015 – 170,005 miles
  • 2014 – 167,359 miles
  • 2013 – 148,841 miles
  • 2012 – 110,177 miles
  • 2011 – 72,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass271,625 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass271,625 miles (+17,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    271,625 miles
    Test number
    557346076353
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass254,447 miles (+11,454)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    254,447 miles
    Test number
    701164929302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass242,993 miles (+10,850)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    242,993 miles
    Test number
    788747328011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass232,143 miles (+10,365)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    232,143 miles
    Test number
    760077519802
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sill and under sills corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded
  5. Pass221,778 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    221,778 miles
    Test number
    238243844080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail221,738 miles (+5,186)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,738 miles
    Test number
    692830535287
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Pass216,552 miles (+13,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    216,552 miles
    Test number
    241462701821
    • AdvisoryLower engine mounting bush slightly worn,
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass203,392 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    203,392 miles
    Test number
    348851596856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  9. Fail203,392 miles (+12,425)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,392 miles
    Test number
    208904690840
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  10. Pass190,967 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    190,967 miles
    Test number
    649331335401
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid on minimum
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  11. Fail190,967 miles (+9,269)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,967 miles
    Test number
    495446195805
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid on minimum
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  12. Pass181,698 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    181,698 miles
    Test number
    977555684194
    • AdvisoryCOOLANT BOTTLE EMPTY
    • AdvisoryEML LAMP ON
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • 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)
  13. Fail181,698 miles (+11,693)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,698 miles
    Test number
    616231547650
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCOOLANT BOTTLE EMPTY
    • AdvisoryEML LAMP ON
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • 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)
  14. Pass170,005 miles (+2,646)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    170,005 miles
    Test number
    379876165046
    • NoteRear drum brakes recorded 34% imbalance
    • NoteStonechips in windscreen
  15. Pass167,359 miles (+18,518)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    167,359 miles
    Test number
    725125964061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust corroding.
  16. Pass148,841 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    148,841 miles
    Test number
    517257633173
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust box is rotted
    • NoteSlight damage to o/s/r lamp assy
  17. Fail148,841 miles (+38,664)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,841 miles
    Test number
    808456033102
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust box is rotted
    • NoteSlight damage to o/s/r lamp assy
  18. Pass110,177 miles (+37,815)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    110,177 miles
    Test number
    525377432130
    • NotePin hole in n/s inner c,v boot
  19. Pass72,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    72,362 miles
    Test number
    867061631141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 VCU

Does LR08 VCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 VCU expired on 19 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 VCU?
The MOT on LR08 VCU expired on 19 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 VCU done?
LR08 VCU was recorded at 271,625 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2024, an average of 15,591 miles a year.
Has LR08 VCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 VCU has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on LR08 VCU 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 VCU find?
LR08 VCU passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2024 with 1 advisory: central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working.

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