
Ford Transit Connect
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,753 cc
LR08 VKFMOT history
LR08 VKF is a blue diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2023 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 249,921 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 249,921 mi
- At MOT on 14 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 18,262 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 VKF
- 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 13 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Feb 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 VKF was last recorded at 249,921 miles on 14 Feb 2022, 13,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 236,534 miles · 2 Dec 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 13,387 miles
- Average per year
- 18,262 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 249,921 miles
- 2020 – 236,534 miles
- 2019 – 224,911 miles
- 2018 – 208,965 miles
- 2017 – 184,636 miles
- 2016 – 157,814 miles
- 2015 – 139,282 miles
- 2014 – 118,022 miles
- 2013 – 91,596 miles
- 2012 – 69,388 miles
- 2011 – 50,780 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
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.
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Gearbox mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Gearbox mounting defective Bush worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides slightly deteriorated/misted
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
13 tests since 21 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass249,921 miles (+13,387)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 249,921 miles
- Test number
- 472423044590
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass236,534 miles (+2)2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 236,534 miles
- Test number
- 824617096319
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides slightly deteriorated/misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective Bush worn
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Fail236,532 miles (+11,621)5 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 236,532 miles
- Test number
- 712753876480
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides slightly deteriorated/misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective Bush worn
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Pass224,911 miles (+15,946)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 224,911 miles
- Test number
- 194287178469
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Pass208,965 miles (+24,329)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 208,965 miles
- Test number
- 185898879890
- AdvisoryClutch and pedal rubbers worn
- AdvisoryEarly corrosion to both inner sills at rear
- AdvisoryNearside Front Possible early signs of wheel bearing noise
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both alongside tank (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)
Pass184,636 miles (+26,822)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 184,636 miles
- Test number
- 237475171984
- AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn on corner
- AdvisoryOffside Front Possible early signs of roughness in wheel bearing
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Along fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre - perished inner sidewall
- AdvisoryRear brake drums showing some ovality during roller brake test
- AdvisorySlight play in offside inner steering joint
Pass157,814 miles (+242)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 157,814 miles
- Test number
- 410158116108
- AdvisoryBoth handbrake cables slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryDiesel dampness around injector area
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside rear and nearside front tyres both perished on inner sidewalls
- AdvisorySlight ovality in rear brakes during roller brake test
- AdvisorySlight tightness in rear wheels when turned by hand
Fail157,572 miles (+18,290)1 failure8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,572 miles
- Test number
- 181416320437
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryBoth handbrake cables slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryDiesel dampness around injector area
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside rear and nearside front tyres both perished on inner sidewalls
- AdvisorySlight ovality in rear brakes during roller brake test
- AdvisorySlight tightness in rear wheels when turned by hand
Pass139,282 miles (+21,260)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 139,282 miles
- Test number
- 277215365037
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass118,022 miles (+26,426)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 118,022 miles
- Test number
- 549282374073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,596 miles (+22,208)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 91,596 miles
- Test number
- 418294163015
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteNSF and OSF shock aborbers has slight play in them
Pass69,388 miles (+18,608)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 69,388 miles
- Test number
- 175522772008
- NoteRear leaf springs close to bump stops
Pass50,780 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 50,780 miles
- Test number
- 105670581089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR08 VKF
- Does LR08 VKF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR08 VKF expired on 13 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 VKF?
- The MOT on LR08 VKF expired on 13 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR08 VKF done?
- LR08 VKF was recorded at 249,921 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2022, an average of 18,262 miles a year.
- Has LR08 VKF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 VKF has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on LR08 VKF 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 VKF find?
- LR08 VKF passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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