Ford Transit Connect
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,753 cc
T70 BDSMOT history
T70 BDS is a grey diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 28 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 156,553 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 156,553 mi
- At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 11 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,238 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T70 BDS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit Connect
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,753 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 28 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T70 BDS was last recorded at 156,553 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 5 May 2016: 80,763 miles, lower than 673,525 miles on 22 May 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 156,547 miles · 16 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 8,238 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 156,553 miles
- 2025 – 156,547 miles
- 2024 – 150,673 miles
- 2023 – 144,474 miles
- 2022 – 136,966 miles
- 2021 – 135,557 miles
- 2020 – 133,089 miles
- 2019 – 121,388 miles
- 2018 – 109,846 miles
- 2017 – 95,505 miles
- 2016 – 80,763 miles
- 2015 – 673,525 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass156,553 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Full MOT history
19 tests since 15 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,553 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 156,553 miles
- Test number
- 641657639508
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail156,547 miles (+5,874)2 dangerous8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,547 miles
- Test number
- 352358604811
- DangerousFuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine oil level on minimum
Pass150,673 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 150,673 miles
- Test number
- 964808579192
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Fail150,672 miles (+6,198)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,672 miles
- Test number
- 459216332496
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass144,474 miles (+7,508)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 144,474 miles
- Test number
- 320109209327
- 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))
Pass136,966 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 136,966 miles
- Test number
- 856949852590
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. Both. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail136,966 miles (+1,409)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,966 miles
- Test number
- 942466591200
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass135,557 miles (+2,468)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 135,557 miles
- Test number
- 575497076622
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass133,089 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 133,089 miles
- Test number
- 166502354390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,081 miles (+11,693)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,081 miles
- Test number
- 416470996828
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive air con (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass121,388 miles (+9)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 121,388 miles
- Test number
- 562689758705
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail121,379 miles (+11,533)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,379 miles
- Test number
- 542527136061
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Excessively deteriorated and reflective coating coming off (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- 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))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass109,846 miles (+14,341)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2019
- Odometer
- 109,846 miles
- Test number
- 668873421382
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Both rear tyres "stepping" on outer edge
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass95,505 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2018
- Odometer
- 95,505 miles
- Test number
- 694794471492
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront tyres at 3mm
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail95,498 miles (+14,735)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,498 miles
- Test number
- 797302834698
- FailureFuel system component leaking Number 1 injector area (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFoot brake travel requires attention
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront tyres at 3mm
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass80,763 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2017
- Odometer
- 80,763 miles
- Test number
- 843550724525
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency just passed test
- AdvisoryNearside front brake disc inner face in poor condition
- AdvisoryNearside h/lamp backing damaged
Fail80,763 miles (-592,762)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,763 miles
- Test number
- 290262344860
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency just passed test
- AdvisoryNearside front brake disc inner face in poor condition
- AdvisoryNearside h/lamp backing damaged
Pass673,525 miles (+606,177)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2016
- Odometer
- 673,525 miles
- Test number
- 168342645104
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail67,348 miles1 failure1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,348 miles
- Test number
- 677995535185
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Questions about T70 BDS
- Does T70 BDS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T70 BDS is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T70 BDS?
- The MOT on T70 BDS is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T70 BDS done?
- T70 BDS was recorded at 156,553 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 8,238 miles a year.
- Has T70 BDS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T70 BDS has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T70 BDS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T70 BDS find?
- T70 BDS passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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