Ford Transit Connect
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,753 cc
LS55 MDEMOT history
LS55 MDE is a blue diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 191,517 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 191,517 mi
- At MOT on 25 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,450 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 MDE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit Connect
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,753 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 20 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 MDE was last recorded at 191,517 miles on 25 Sept 2024, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 191,507 miles · 27 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 7,450 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 191,517 miles
- 2023 – 190,861 miles
- 2022 – 190,330 miles
- 2021 – 189,608 miles
- 2020 – 189,605 miles
- 2019 – 188,271 miles
- 2018 – 186,611 miles
- 2017 – 185,395 miles
- 2016 – 179,876 miles
- 2015 – 168,213 miles
- 2014 – 157,137 miles
- 2013 – 150,505 miles
- 2012 – 144,183 miles
- 2011 – 124,123 miles
- 2010 – 113,571 miles
- 2009 – 93,261 miles
- 2008 – 70,871 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass191,517 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
22 tests since 16 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass191,517 miles (+10)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 191,517 miles
- Test number
- 407859283194
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed
Fail191,507 miles (+49)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,507 miles
- Test number
- 706476331076
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Fail191,458 miles (+597)1 dangerous11 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,458 miles
- Test number
- 950546684335
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Bumper corroded
Pass190,861 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 190,861 miles
- Test number
- 664913967092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail190,861 miles (+531)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,861 miles
- Test number
- 438773004527
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass190,330 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 190,330 miles
- Test number
- 308556280188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail190,330 miles (+722)7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,330 miles
- Test number
- 937760814469
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass189,608 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 189,608 miles
- Test number
- 781153668894
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail189,605 miles (+1,334)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,605 miles
- Test number
- 269922407124
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- 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 Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
Pass188,271 miles (+1,660)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 188,271 miles
- Test number
- 986921567146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass186,611 miles (+1,216)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 186,611 miles
- Test number
- 842152191171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass185,395 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 185,395 miles
- Test number
- 518811060574
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail185,395 miles (+5,519)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,395 miles
- Test number
- 943774863841
- FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid box (7.1.2)
- 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)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryFront ***both front tyres have inner edge wear advise tracking***
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass179,876 miles (+11,663)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 179,876 miles
- Test number
- 405023621856
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low
- AdvisoryCorrosion to the front to rear brake pipes, along side of tank.
- AdvisoryCorrosion to the offside outer sill
Pass168,213 miles (+11,076)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 168,213 miles
- Test number
- 848973705214
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass157,137 miles (+6,632)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 157,137 miles
- Test number
- 956047394034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,505 miles (+6,322)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 150,505 miles
- Test number
- 838169973088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,183 miles (+20,060)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 144,183 miles
- Test number
- 145066582083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,123 miles (+10,552)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 124,123 miles
- Test number
- 899080171063
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass113,571 miles (+20,310)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 113,571 miles
- Test number
- 853688180025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass93,261 miles (+22,390)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 93,261 miles
- Test number
- 372941369150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,871 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 70,871 miles
- Test number
- 172038698156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS55 MDE
- Does LS55 MDE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS55 MDE expired on 24 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 MDE?
- The MOT on LS55 MDE expired on 24 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS55 MDE done?
- LS55 MDE was recorded at 191,517 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2024, an average of 7,450 miles a year.
- Has LS55 MDE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 MDE has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS55 MDE 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 LS55 MDE find?
- LS55 MDE passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes greased; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); underside heavily undersealed.
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