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Ford Transit Connect

Orange · Diesel · 2008 · 1,753 cc

LS08 BZBMOT history

LS08 BZB is an orange diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 221,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2023.

LS08 BZB orange 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 16 Apr 2024
Mileage
221,623 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2023
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 BZB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 BZB was last recorded at 221,623 miles on 17 Apr 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Aug 2020: 202,477 miles, lower than 203,856 miles on 24 Aug 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
221,620 miles · 13 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
10,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 221,623 miles
  • 2022 – 211,703 miles
  • 2021 – 204,798 miles
  • 2020 – 202,477 miles
  • 2019 – 202,458 miles
  • 2018 – 200,413 miles
  • 2017 – 198,644 miles
  • 2015 – 187,108 miles
  • 2014 – 162,163 miles
  • 2013 – 142,938 miles
  • 2012 – 123,284 miles
  • 2011 – 94,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass221,623 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryBack door wont open but can still get access to rear via side doorRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass221,623 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    221,623 miles
    Test number
    895909983761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBack door wont open but can still get access to rear via side door

  2. Fail221,620 miles (+9,917)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,620 miles
    Test number
    213149190187
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBack door wont open but can still get access to rear via side door

  3. Pass211,703 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    211,703 miles
    Test number
    718017750325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens faded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail211,699 miles (+6,901)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,699 miles
    Test number
    574547712345
    • 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 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens faded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass204,798 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    204,798 miles
    Test number
    376270801402
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail204,795 miles (+2,318)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,795 miles
    Test number
    360983527331
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass202,477 miles (-1,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    202,477 miles
    Test number
    908058290300
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail203,856 miles (+1,398)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,856 miles
    Test number
    311750771088
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass202,458 miles (+2,045)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    202,458 miles
    Test number
    577832345798
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass200,413 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    200,413 miles
    Test number
    385092592641
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail200,409 miles (+1,765)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,409 miles
    Test number
    142909446184
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass198,644 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    198,644 miles
    Test number
    556117652491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail198,640 miles (+11,532)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,640 miles
    Test number
    289178759194
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  14. Pass187,108 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    187,108 miles
    Test number
    615860936860
    • AdvisorySlight free plat in steering rack ends

  15. Fail187,103 miles (+24,940)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,103 miles
    Test number
    886161304548
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisorySlight free plat in steering rack ends

  16. Pass162,163 miles (+19,225)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    162,163 miles
    Test number
    855380894040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass142,938 miles (+19,654)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    142,938 miles
    Test number
    868658883042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass123,284 miles (+28,404)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    123,284 miles
    Test number
    157230992033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,880 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    94,880 miles
    Test number
    565311891052
    • 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)

Questions about LS08 BZB

Does LS08 BZB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS08 BZB expired on 16 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS08 BZB?
The MOT on LS08 BZB expired on 16 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS08 BZB done?
LS08 BZB was recorded at 221,623 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2023, an average of 10,524 miles a year.
Has LS08 BZB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 BZB has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LS08 BZB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Aug 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS08 BZB find?
LS08 BZB passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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