Ford Transit Connect
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,753 cc
LS55 MDXMOT history
LS55 MDX is a blue diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 181,789 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 181,789 mi
- At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,818 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 MDX
- 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 valid until 8 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 MDX was last recorded at 181,789 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 4,172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 177,617 miles · 3 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,172 miles
- Average per year
- 6,818 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 181,789 miles
- 2025 – 177,617 miles
- 2024 – 173,810 miles
- 2023 – 170,054 miles
- 2022 – 165,939 miles
- 2021 – 158,431 miles
- 2019 – 157,283 miles
- 2018 – 155,926 miles
- 2017 – 152,813 miles
- 2016 – 148,910 miles
- 2015 – 138,262 miles
- 2014 – 118,085 miles
- 2013 – 110,273 miles
- 2012 – 106,115 miles
- 2011 – 98,508 miles
- 2010 – 95,082 miles
- 2009 – 78,268 miles
- 2008 – 62,755 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass181,789 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 21 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass181,789 miles (+4,172)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 181,789 miles
- Test number
- 578855517805
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass177,617 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 177,617 miles
- Test number
- 151615555303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,616 miles (+3,806)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,616 miles
- Test number
- 103432210482
- DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed both 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass173,810 miles (+3,756)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 173,810 miles
- Test number
- 572611617479
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass170,054 miles (+4,115)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 170,054 miles
- Test number
- 540838419444
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight under body corrosion
Pass165,939 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 165,939 miles
- Test number
- 552895450049
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle heavily under sealed
Fail165,937 miles (+7,506)6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,937 miles
- Test number
- 336566015858
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x3 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass158,431 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 158,431 miles
- Test number
- 406705533724
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,428 miles (+1,145)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,428 miles
- Test number
- 797469637657
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntercooler insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass157,283 miles (+1,357)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 157,283 miles
- Test number
- 166818220976
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass155,926 miles (+3,113)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 155,926 miles
- Test number
- 773080643655
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass152,813 miles (+3,903)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 152,813 miles
- Test number
- 606285866584
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,910 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 148,910 miles
- Test number
- 843665762889
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail148,910 miles (+10,648)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,910 miles
- Test number
- 304521825532
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass138,262 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 138,262 miles
- Test number
- 757678619495
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 2 mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail138,262 miles (+20,177)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,262 miles
- Test number
- 294805207629
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 2 mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass118,085 miles (+7,812)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 118,085 miles
- Test number
- 206852534357
- NoteOffside lower rear sill starting to corroed but not corroed through
Pass110,273 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 110,273 miles
- Test number
- 178029933349
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail110,272 miles (+4,157)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,272 miles
- Test number
- 358738733344
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass106,115 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 106,115 miles
- Test number
- 306256142388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,114 miles (+7,606)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,114 miles
- Test number
- 955446142343
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass98,508 miles (+3,426)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 98,508 miles
- Test number
- 947860641399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,082 miles (+16,814)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 95,082 miles
- Test number
- 530643540341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,268 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 78,268 miles
- Test number
- 823865969295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,268 miles (+15,513)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,268 miles
- Test number
- 960699359295
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass62,755 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 62,755 miles
- Test number
- 543375698208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS55 MDX
- Does LS55 MDX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 MDX is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 MDX?
- The MOT on LS55 MDX is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS55 MDX done?
- LS55 MDX was recorded at 181,789 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 6,818 miles a year.
- Has LS55 MDX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 MDX has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS55 MDX 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 MDX find?
- LS55 MDX passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.
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