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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,753 cc

S33 LCSMOT history

S33 LCS is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 169,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2025.

S33 LCS white Ford Transit Connect – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2025
Mileage
169,268 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S33 LCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S33 LCS was last recorded at 169,268 miles on 27 Aug 2025, 2,065 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,203 miles · 27 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,065 miles
Average per year
6,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,268 miles
  • 2024 – 167,203 miles
  • 2023 – 166,311 miles
  • 2022 – 164,642 miles
  • 2021 – 162,361 miles
  • 2020 – 158,458 miles
  • 2019 – 154,292 miles
  • 2018 – 149,305 miles
  • 2017 – 138,258 miles
  • 2016 – 127,108 miles
  • 2015 – 115,645 miles
  • 2014 – 113,742 miles
  • 2013 – 102,789 miles
  • 2012 – 94,229 miles
  • 2011 – 88,005 miles
  • 2010 – 82,220 miles
  • 2009 – 75,432 miles
  • 2008 – 58,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail169,268 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorExhaust system insecure 80% mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Inner Joint (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail169,268 miles (+2,065)1 dangerous8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,268 miles
    Test number
    990851179595
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure 80% mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass167,203 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    167,203 miles
    Test number
    721829607136
    • MinorNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail167,203 miles (+892)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,203 miles
    Test number
    868725682305
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass166,311 miles (+1,669)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    166,311 miles
    Test number
    680290708273
    • AdvisoryHand brake performance on minimum limits
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass164,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    164,642 miles
    Test number
    220281154850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail164,642 miles (+2,281)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,642 miles
    Test number
    250067130923
    • 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))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass162,361 miles (+3,903)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    162,361 miles
    Test number
    476234959100
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass158,458 miles (+4,166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    158,458 miles
    Test number
    141603232871
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass154,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    154,292 miles
    Test number
    847791786597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail154,292 miles (+4,987)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,292 miles
    Test number
    137494408387
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ouer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass149,305 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    149,305 miles
    Test number
    435760962297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail149,293 miles (+11,035)2 dangerous10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,293 miles
    Test number
    447573118286
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass138,258 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    138,258 miles
    Test number
    784208318377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Inner Joint (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Fail138,255 miles (+11,147)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,255 miles
    Test number
    940841445854
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Inner Joint (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass127,108 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    127,108 miles
    Test number
    595668192869
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail127,108 miles (+11,463)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,108 miles
    Test number
    631749090207
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass115,645 miles (+1,903)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    115,645 miles
    Test number
    299274698055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass113,742 miles (+10,953)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    113,742 miles
    Test number
    157844334254
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Pass102,789 miles (+8,560)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    102,789 miles
    Test number
    727921633271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass94,229 miles (+6,224)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    94,229 miles
    Test number
    215776412250
    • NoteNo plate letters black carbon fibre

  21. Pass88,005 miles (+5,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    88,005 miles
    Test number
    859595421251
    • 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)

  22. Pass82,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    82,220 miles
    Test number
    694809900250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail82,220 miles (+6,788)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,220 miles
    Test number
    383009800223
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Fail75,432 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,432 miles
    Test number
    840336539285
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass75,432 miles (+17,133)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    75,432 miles
    Test number
    910216939204
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass58,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    58,299 miles
    Test number
    380374738450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S33 LCS

Does S33 LCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S33 LCS expired on 28 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S33 LCS?
The MOT on S33 LCS expired on 28 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S33 LCS done?
S33 LCS was recorded at 169,268 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2025, an average of 6,522 miles a year.
Has S33 LCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S33 LCS has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S33 LCS 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 S33 LCS find?
S33 LCS failed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; central seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside outer sill; exhaust system insecure 80% mountings broken, and 8 more.

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