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Ford Transit Connect

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,753 cc

LS09 APFMOT history

LS09 APF is a grey diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 29 May 2009. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 179,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2024.

LS09 APF grey 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 Jul 2025
Mileage
179,745 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2024
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 APF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 May 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 APF was last recorded at 179,745 miles on 4 Jul 2024, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Apr 2014: 79,137 miles, lower than 79,193 miles on 23 Apr 2014.

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
179,740 miles · 3 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
11,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 179,745 miles
  • 2023 – 175,679 miles
  • 2021 – 166,826 miles
  • 2020 – 160,010 miles
  • 2019 – 138,283 miles
  • 2018 – 127,140 miles
  • 2017 – 126,618 miles
  • 2016 – 114,851 miles
  • 2015 – 102,108 miles
  • 2014 – 79,137 miles
  • 2013 – 57,246 miles
  • 2012 – 41,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,745 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer TAIL GATE RUSTRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,745 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    179,745 miles
    Test number
    311855844971
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer TAIL GATE RUST
  2. Fail179,740 miles (+4,061)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,740 miles
    Test number
    930115238507
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer TAIL GATE RUST
  3. Pass175,679 miles (+8,853)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    175,679 miles
    Test number
    235445479759
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass166,826 miles (+6,816)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    166,826 miles
    Test number
    530117759011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Pass160,010 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    160,010 miles
    Test number
    615205108134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail160,005 miles (+5,262)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,005 miles
    Test number
    609949361782
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  7. Pass154,743 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    154,743 miles
    Test number
    968775696605
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill damaged
  8. Fail154,743 miles (+16,460)3 dangerous4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,743 miles
    Test number
    149002782180
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill damaged
  9. Pass138,283 miles (+11,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    138,283 miles
    Test number
    885985452349
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass127,140 miles (+522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    127,140 miles
    Test number
    161571269448
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass126,618 miles (+4,021)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    126,618 miles
    Test number
    469113806169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail122,597 miles (+7,746)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,597 miles
    Test number
    251754815802
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  13. Pass114,851 miles (+12,743)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    114,851 miles
    Test number
    513255811342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, 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)
  14. Pass102,108 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    102,108 miles
    Test number
    219231735414
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn badly on inner edges
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  15. Fail102,107 miles (+22,970)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,107 miles
    Test number
    945481635106
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn badly on inner edges
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  16. Pass79,137 miles (-56)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    79,137 miles
    Test number
    545635914163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  17. Fail79,193 miles (+21,947)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,193 miles
    Test number
    396453514141
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  18. Pass57,246 miles (+16,209)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,246 miles
    Test number
    106997403153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,037 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,037 miles
    Test number
    956386512144
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about LS09 APF

Does LS09 APF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS09 APF expired on 3 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS09 APF?
The MOT on LS09 APF expired on 3 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS09 APF done?
LS09 APF was recorded at 179,745 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2024, an average of 11,377 miles a year.
Has LS09 APF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 APF has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LS09 APF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS09 APF find?
LS09 APF passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front oil leak, but not excessive; front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel, and 2 more.

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