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Ford Transit Connect

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,753 cc

LR08 VFNMOT history

LR08 VFN is a blue diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 108,729 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

LR08 VFN 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 19 May 2027
Mileage
108,729 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 VFN
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 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 VFN was last recorded at 108,729 miles on 20 May 2026, 6,980 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,749 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,980 miles
Average per year
5,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,729 miles
  • 2025 – 101,749 miles
  • 2024 – 99,609 miles
  • 2023 – 96,874 miles
  • 2022 – 93,321 miles
  • 2021 – 89,361 miles
  • 2020 – 85,154 miles
  • 2019 – 79,276 miles
  • 2018 – 75,013 miles
  • 2017 – 69,147 miles
  • 2016 – 64,774 miles
  • 2014 – 55,349 miles
  • 2013 – 43,690 miles
  • 2012 – 36,227 miles
  • 2011 – 27,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,729 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear both leaf springs corroded
  • AdvisoryBeam image poor both

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,729 miles (+6,980)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    108,729 miles
    Test number
    598443850642
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both leaf springs corroded
    • AdvisoryBeam image poor both

  2. Pass101,749 miles (+2,140)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    101,749 miles
    Test number
    236937463137
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass99,609 miles (+36)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    99,609 miles
    Test number
    622688552916
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBody damage on vehicle

  4. Fail99,573 miles (+2,699)4 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,573 miles
    Test number
    733316155426
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBody damage on vehicle

  5. Pass96,874 miles (+3,553)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    96,874 miles
    Test number
    352007749203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside door-wing damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass93,321 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    93,321 miles
    Test number
    560086462283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBody damage on o/s of vehicle

  7. Fail93,316 miles (+3,955)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,316 miles
    Test number
    159554261086
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing and door damaged
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass89,361 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,361 miles
    Test number
    593612956110
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail89,306 miles (+4,152)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,306 miles
    Test number
    566925705331
    • 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass85,154 miles (+5,878)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    85,154 miles
    Test number
    517186244598
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass79,276 miles (+4,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,276 miles
    Test number
    127540357169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTwo inner cv boots worn

  12. Pass75,013 miles (+5,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    75,013 miles
    Test number
    101405274729
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass69,147 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,147 miles
    Test number
    199898062529
    • 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)

  14. Fail69,147 miles (+4,373)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,147 miles
    Test number
    492518442892
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • 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)

  15. Pass64,774 miles (+9,425)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    64,774 miles
    Test number
    169700688564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,349 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,349 miles
    Test number
    557804184060
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass55,349 miles (+11,659)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,349 miles
    Test number
    618704484060
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass43,690 miles (+7,463)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    43,690 miles
    Test number
    899037583084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,227 miles (+9,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,227 miles
    Test number
    119644692040
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass27,023 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,023 miles
    Test number
    416803781055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail27,005 miles1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,005 miles
    Test number
    878412981006
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR08 VFN

Does LR08 VFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 VFN is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 VFN?
The MOT on LR08 VFN is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 VFN done?
LR08 VFN was recorded at 108,729 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 5,391 miles a year.
Has LR08 VFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 VFN has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 VFN 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 VFN find?
LR08 VFN passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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