
Ford Transit Connect
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,753 cc
S3 DTYMOT history
S3 DTY is a silver diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 28 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 155,152 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 155,152 mi
- At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 14 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,279 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 DTY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit Connect
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,753 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 28 Dec 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 DTY was last recorded at 155,152 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 3,887 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 151,265 miles · 26 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,887 miles
- Average per year
- 6,279 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 155,152 miles
- 2024 – 151,265 miles
- 2023 – 146,141 miles
- 2022 – 141,094 miles
- 2021 – 135,019 miles
- 2020 – 129,044 miles
- 2018 – 126,218 miles
- 2017 – 118,341 miles
- 2016 – 105,395 miles
- 2015 – 94,890 miles
- 2014 – 93,113 miles
- 2013 – 80,707 miles
- 2012 – 72,514 miles
- 2010 – 61,667 miles
- 2009 – 52,100 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorFuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (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.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2016
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
23 tests since 23 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,152 miles (+3,887)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 155,152 miles
- Test number
- 806431900887
- MinorFuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass151,265 miles (+5,124)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 151,265 miles
- Test number
- 949800618023
- AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated Fuel injector return pipes
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService warning indicator displayed at the time of the Mot.
- AdvisoryTwin horn faulty however still working at the time of the Mot,
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass146,141 miles (+5,047)19 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 146,141 miles
- Test number
- 577875103478
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Flexible Section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated Fuel injector return pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService warning indicator displayed at the time of the Mot.
- AdvisoryTwin horn faulty however still working at the time of the Mot,
Pass141,094 miles (+6,075)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 141,094 miles
- Test number
- 476401915177
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass135,019 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 135,019 miles
- Test number
- 882285951192
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f n/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail135,019 miles (+5,975)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,019 miles
- Test number
- 129988993334
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f n/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass129,044 miles (+2,826)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 129,044 miles
- Test number
- 375182219217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,218 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 126,218 miles
- Test number
- 741266921143
- AdvisoryFront Charging light indicator on
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail126,215 miles (+7,874)2 dangerous10 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,215 miles
- Test number
- 717173830119
- DangerousNearside Rear 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))
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working High level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Bulkhead (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged At fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Charging light indicator on
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass118,341 miles (+1)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 118,341 miles
- Test number
- 564876237415
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak Major in engine bay and underneath
- AdvisorySeveral prescribed area corroded but considered excessive
Fail118,340 miles (+12,945)15 failures12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,340 miles
- Test number
- 242831199519
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak Major in engine bay and underneath
- AdvisorySeveral prescribed area corroded but considered excessive
Pass105,395 miles (+30)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2017
- Odometer
- 105,395 miles
- Test number
- 647393754703
- AdvisoryLower gearbox mounting bushes worn
Fail105,365 miles (+10,475)9 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,365 miles
- Test number
- 731236357526
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryLower gearbox mounting worn bushes
- AdvisoryNail in n/s rear tyre
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes insecure
Pass94,890 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 94,890 miles
- Test number
- 148224495409
- AdvisoryOffside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
- NoteEngine management light on
Fail94,890 miles (+1,777)10 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,890 miles
- Test number
- 385750095080
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
- NoteEngine management light on
Fail93,113 miles (+12,406)11 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,113 miles
- Test number
- 595543564305
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteEngine management light on
- NoteNoise and oil leak from both engine and gearbox
Pass80,707 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 80,707 miles
- Test number
- 395334303263
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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)
- NoteOil leak from engine and gearbox
Fail80,707 miles (+8,193)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,707 miles
- Test number
- 126660503201
- DangerousGearbox mount bolt loose
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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)
- NoteOil leak from engine and gearbox
Pass72,514 miles1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 72,514 miles
- Test number
- 667413872165
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteAdvise to have aftermarket brake pipes that have been fitted to be properly clipped & routed
- NoteKnocking noise at front when driving & braking. advise to have further checks carried out
- NoteO/s/f drive shaft nut does not look fully locked. only small amount of thread visable.advise to check n/s/f also due to previous mot test failure.
- NotePower steering pipes at steering rack not secured properly
- NoteRear brakes binding unable to fully asses rear wheel bearings
- NoteRear engine mount bolt not fitted correctly
Fail72,513 miles (+10,846)7 failures1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,513 miles
- Test number
- 746773972161
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteAdvise to have aftermarket brake pipes that have been fitted to be properly clipped & routed
- NoteKnocking noise at front when driving & braking. advise to have further checks carried out
- NoteO/s/f drive shaft nut does not look fully locked. only small amount of thread visable.advise to check n/s/f also due to previous mot test failure.
- NotePower steering pipes at steering rack not secured properly
- NoteRear brakes binding unable to fully asses rear wheel bearings
Pass61,667 miles (+9,567)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 61,667 miles
- Test number
- 111070180184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,100 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 52,100 miles
- Test number
- 494867579131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,100 miles8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,100 miles
- Test number
- 991454979179
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about S3 DTY
- Does S3 DTY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 DTY is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S3 DTY?
- The MOT on S3 DTY is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S3 DTY done?
- S3 DTY was recorded at 155,152 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 6,279 miles a year.
- Has S3 DTY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 DTY has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on S3 DTY 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 S3 DTY find?
- S3 DTY passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: fuel pipe chafing; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.
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