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Ford Transit Connect

Yellow · Diesel · 2016 · 1,560 cc

LS16 MLEMOT history

LS16 MLE is a yellow diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 5 May 2016. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2026 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 62,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.

LS16 MLE yellow Ford Transit Connect – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2026
Mileage
62,856 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS16 MLE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
5 May 2016
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS16 MLE was last recorded at 62,856 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 5,920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,936 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,920 miles
Average per year
3,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,856 miles
  • 2025 – 56,936 miles
  • 2024 – 54,157 miles
  • 2023 – 50,845 miles
  • 2022 – 46,865 miles
  • 2021 – 42,069 miles
  • 2020 – 40,070 miles
  • 2019 – 38,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail62,856 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 15 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail62,856 miles (+5,920)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,856 miles
    Test number
    860184143636
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass56,936 miles (+2,779)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    56,936 miles
    Test number
    959691856626
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 205/60v16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass54,157 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    54,157 miles
    Test number
    395689487412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail54,157 miles (+3,312)3 dangerous3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,157 miles
    Test number
    474103109155
    • DangerousBrake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component missing bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component missing bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60v16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60v16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  5. Pass50,845 miles (+3,980)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    50,845 miles
    Test number
    971266416965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    46,865 miles
    Test number
    486095181255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail46,865 miles (+4,796)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,865 miles
    Test number
    891964931682
    • 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))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass42,069 miles (+1,999)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    42,069 miles
    Test number
    752647874691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,070 miles (+1,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    40,070 miles
    Test number
    412204022618
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBonnet release lever broken
  10. Pass38,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,630 miles
    Test number
    812896567716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail38,630 miles1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,630 miles
    Test number
    724497153819
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Questions about LS16 MLE

Does LS16 MLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS16 MLE expired on 5 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS16 MLE?
The MOT on LS16 MLE expired on 5 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS16 MLE done?
LS16 MLE was recorded at 62,856 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 3,263 miles a year.
Has LS16 MLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS16 MLE has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS16 MLE 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 LS16 MLE find?
LS16 MLE failed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside rear shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function; offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 3 more.

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