
Ford Transit Connect
White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,753 cc
LS08 BYZMOT history
LS08 BYZ is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 160,243 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 160,243 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 9,196 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS08 BYZ
- 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
- 31 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS08 BYZ was last recorded at 160,243 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 160,241 miles · 23 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 9,196 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 160,243 miles
- 2025 – 157,547 miles
- 2024 – 155,066 miles
- 2023 – 152,523 miles
- 2022 – 149,965 miles
- 2021 – 147,359 miles
- 2020 – 144,494 miles
- 2019 – 141,225 miles
- 2018 – 137,874 miles
- 2017 – 132,185 miles
- 2016 – 122,779 miles
- 2015 – 112,316 miles
- 2014 – 101,490 miles
- 2013 – 85,847 miles
- 2012 – 58,099 miles
- 2011 – 27,259 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Towbar rusty
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 9 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,243 miles (+2)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 160,243 miles
- Test number
- 277548593459
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail160,241 miles (+2,694)2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,241 miles
- Test number
- 176428080143
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass157,547 miles (+6)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 157,547 miles
- Test number
- 468776053950
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowbar rusty
Fail157,541 miles (+2,475)5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,541 miles
- Test number
- 818705495681
- MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowbar rusty
Pass155,066 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 155,066 miles
- Test number
- 909936716510
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryTow bar rusty
Fail155,064 miles (+2,541)5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,064 miles
- Test number
- 312865620748
- MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryTow bar rusty
Pass152,523 miles (+2,558)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 152,523 miles
- Test number
- 305058628216
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTowbar rusty
Pass149,965 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 149,965 miles
- Test number
- 978196719612
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail149,960 miles (+2,601)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,960 miles
- Test number
- 494470265876
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass147,359 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 147,359 miles
- Test number
- 361038963458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,355 miles (+2,861)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,355 miles
- Test number
- 215585216100
- MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass144,494 miles (+3,269)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 144,494 miles
- Test number
- 902630657457
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside sill slightly weak
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear sill slightly weak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass141,225 miles (+3,351)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 141,225 miles
- Test number
- 252954157640
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both leaf springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass137,874 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 137,874 miles
- Test number
- 896973040646
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,874 miles (+5,689)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,874 miles
- Test number
- 132829415847
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass132,185 miles (+9,406)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 132,185 miles
- Test number
- 905370527138
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront exhaust downpipe rubber mount worn/split
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak engine oil leak
Pass122,779 miles (+10,463)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 122,779 miles
- Test number
- 281936496316
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Pass112,316 miles (+10,826)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 112,316 miles
- Test number
- 267832665438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,490 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 101,490 miles
- Test number
- 495885454277
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Fail101,488 miles (+15,641)14 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,488 miles
- Test number
- 477203934261
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureLower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass85,847 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 85,847 miles
- Test number
- 115593433204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,847 miles (+27,748)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,847 miles
- Test number
- 216222233218
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass58,099 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 58,099 miles
- Test number
- 949534232214
- NoteSpare tyre defective
- NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
- NoteFront imbalance brake discs 23% 25 max
FailMileage not read2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 118854432251
- FailureNearside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteSpare tyre defective
- NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Pass27,259 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 27,259 miles
- Test number
- 855831921264
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteWipers smearing
Questions about LS08 BYZ
- Does LS08 BYZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 BYZ is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS08 BYZ?
- The MOT on LS08 BYZ is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS08 BYZ done?
- LS08 BYZ was recorded at 160,243 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 9,196 miles a year.
- Has LS08 BYZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS08 BYZ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS08 BYZ 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 LS08 BYZ find?
- LS08 BYZ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.
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