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Ford Transit Connect

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc

LR54 VBXMOT history

LR54 VBX is a silver diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 30 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 164,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2025.

LR54 VBX silver 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 3 Feb 2026
Mileage
164,615 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 VBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 VBX was last recorded at 164,615 miles on 30 Jan 2025, 9,824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,791 miles · 1 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
9,824 miles
Average per year
8,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,615 miles
  • 2024 – 154,791 miles
  • 2023 – 146,800 miles
  • 2022 – 142,225 miles
  • 2020 – 137,233 miles
  • 2019 – 129,241 miles
  • 2018 – 124,600 miles
  • 2017 – 116,700 miles
  • 2016 – 107,532 miles
  • 2015 – 99,004 miles
  • 2014 – 90,161 miles
  • 2013 – 79,866 miles
  • 2012 – 68,844 miles
  • 2011 – 58,217 miles
  • 2009 – 47,565 miles
  • 2008 – 38,644 miles
  • 2007 – 26,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,615 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,615 miles (+9,824)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    164,615 miles
    Test number
    486365440925
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass154,791 miles (+7,991)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    154,791 miles
    Test number
    520617805066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass146,800 miles (+4,575)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    146,800 miles
    Test number
    870236557926
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass142,225 miles (+4,992)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    142,225 miles
    Test number
    230215915408
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass137,233 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    137,233 miles
    Test number
    510326072655
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail137,227 miles (+7,986)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,227 miles
    Test number
    908315682248
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass129,241 miles (+4,641)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,241 miles
    Test number
    440791383931
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass124,600 miles (+7,900)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    124,600 miles
    Test number
    783323040989
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and inner edges bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated damp (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper corner missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both low and perished (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)
  9. Pass116,700 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    116,700 miles
    Test number
    547599448557
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  10. Fail116,700 miles (+9,168)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,700 miles
    Test number
    201114587180
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  11. Pass107,532 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    107,532 miles
    Test number
    449278187554
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in steering rack inner joints (2.2.A.1b)
  12. Fail107,532 miles (+8,528)3 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,532 miles
    Test number
    831819012184
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in steering rack inner joints (2.2.A.1b)
  13. Pass99,004 miles (+8,843)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    99,004 miles
    Test number
    205312245080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,161 miles (+10,295)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    90,161 miles
    Test number
    819113844087
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear tyres perrishing
  15. Pass79,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    79,866 miles
    Test number
    965411923071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,866 miles (+11,022)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,866 miles
    Test number
    328351523077
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  17. Pass68,844 miles (+10,627)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    68,844 miles
    Test number
    856644902084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,217 miles (+10,652)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    58,217 miles
    Test number
    476381411061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,565 miles (+8,921)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    47,565 miles
    Test number
    941804069333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,644 miles (+90)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    38,644 miles
    Test number
    403646868359
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside mirror damage {lowerone}
    • NoteOffside rear bumper side caping missing.
  21. Fail38,554 miles (+111)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,554 miles
    Test number
    194664668343
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside mirror damage {lowerone}
    • NoteOffside rear bumper side caping missing.
  22. Fail38,443 miles (+12,347)1 dangerous4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,443 miles
    Test number
    493959658482
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteFront brake pads are worn very close to legal limit
    • NoteJudder on n/s rear brake
    • NoteWiper blades needed very soon
  23. Pass26,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    26,096 miles
    Test number
    432884137349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 VBX

Does LR54 VBX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 VBX expired on 3 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 VBX?
The MOT on LR54 VBX expired on 3 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 VBX done?
LR54 VBX was recorded at 164,615 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2025, an average of 8,068 miles a year.
Has LR54 VBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 VBX has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LR54 VBX 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 LR54 VBX find?
LR54 VBX passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2025 with 4 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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