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Ford Transit Connect

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,753 cc

V7 DFBMOT history

V7 DFB is a blue diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 27 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 71,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

V7 DFB blue Ford Transit Connect – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit Connect, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
71,941 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 DFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 DFB was last recorded at 71,941 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Feb 2014: 38,379 miles, lower than 115,979 miles on 21 Aug 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
71,937 miles · 6 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,941 miles
  • 2025 – 68,573 miles
  • 2024 – 63,630 miles
  • 2023 – 60,549 miles
  • 2022 – 54,982 miles
  • 2021 – 49,486 miles
  • 2019 – 45,085 miles
  • 2018 – 44,350 miles
  • 2017 – 42,939 miles
  • 2016 – 41,409 miles
  • 2015 – 39,614 miles
  • 2014 – 38,385 miles
  • 2013 – 115,979 miles
  • 2012 – 36,314 miles
  • 2011 – 33,801 miles
  • 2010 – 31,136 miles
  • 2009 – 30,131 miles
  • 2008 – 21,247 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,941 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large cracks outside of swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective One rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint boot

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,941 miles (+4)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    71,941 miles
    Test number
    735858437848
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large cracks outside of swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective One rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail71,937 miles (+3,364)2 major1 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,937 miles
    Test number
    465478352479
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large cracks outside of swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective One rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass68,573 miles (+4,943)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    68,573 miles
    Test number
    356233072429
    • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDip stick broken off.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass63,630 miles (+3,081)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    63,630 miles
    Test number
    139560746821
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass60,549 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    60,549 miles
    Test number
    339661049911
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail60,543 miles (+5,561)1 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,543 miles
    Test number
    613777970809
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass54,982 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    54,982 miles
    Test number
    776889025712
    • MinorOffside Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail54,982 miles (+5,496)2 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,982 miles
    Test number
    778045935174
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner side wall badly cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner side wall badly cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass49,486 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    49,486 miles
    Test number
    336997586785
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail49,486 miles (+4,401)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,486 miles
    Test number
    956254192803
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass45,085 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    45,085 miles
    Test number
    379650012557
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail45,085 miles (+735)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,085 miles
    Test number
    360521222586
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass44,350 miles (+1,411)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    44,350 miles
    Test number
    633628198307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,939 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    42,939 miles
    Test number
    756268609416
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges

  15. Fail42,939 miles (+1,530)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,939 miles
    Test number
    597657291782
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges

  16. Pass41,409 miles (+1,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    41,409 miles
    Test number
    118805774227
    • AdvisorySilencer rusty

  17. Pass39,614 miles (+1,229)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    39,614 miles
    Test number
    375057535066
    • NoteBrake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteSilencer rusty

  18. Pass38,385 miles (+6)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    38,385 miles
    Test number
    765997434071
    • NoteAll brake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty
    • NoteSlight play in offside front anti roll bar drop link

  19. Fail38,379 miles (-77,600)4 failures1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,379 miles
    Test number
    726775134080
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteAll brake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to perish
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty
    • NoteSlight play in offside front anti roll bar drop link
    • NoteSpare tyre has ply or cords exposed

  20. Pass115,979 miles (+79,665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    115,979 miles
    Test number
    628153133262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass36,314 miles (+2,513)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    36,314 miles
    Test number
    646233832333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,801 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    33,801 miles
    Test number
    407307721368
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Fail33,801 miles (+2,665)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,801 miles
    Test number
    405296621371
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre low on inner edge

  24. Pass31,136 miles (+1,005)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    31,136 miles
    Test number
    481432620479
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre low on inner edge

  25. Pass30,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    30,131 miles
    Test number
    381074199402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail30,131 miles (+8,884)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,131 miles
    Test number
    654034699293
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass21,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    21,247 miles
    Test number
    960127908251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V7 DFB

Does V7 DFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 DFB is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 DFB?
The MOT on V7 DFB is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 DFB done?
V7 DFB was recorded at 71,941 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 2,811 miles a year.
Has V7 DFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 DFB has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V7 DFB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Feb 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V7 DFB find?
V7 DFB passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large cracks outside of swept area., and 3 more.

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