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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,753 cc

X23 METMOT history

X23 MET is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 25 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 157,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.

X23 MET white 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 25 Jul 2027
Mileage
157,553 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X23 MET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X23 MET was last recorded at 157,553 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 5,310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,243 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,310 miles
Average per year
6,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,553 miles
  • 2025 – 152,243 miles
  • 2024 – 147,023 miles
  • 2023 – 144,835 miles
  • 2022 – 140,955 miles
  • 2021 – 135,264 miles
  • 2020 – 127,625 miles
  • 2019 – 114,444 miles
  • 2018 – 106,532 miles
  • 2017 – 96,822 miles
  • 2015 – 88,791 miles
  • 2014 – 88,104 miles
  • 2013 – 82,104 miles
  • 2012 – 74,075 miles
  • 2011 – 60,919 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,553 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Fuel hose deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust tail pipe missing after silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,553 miles (+5,310)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    157,553 miles
    Test number
    842353508307
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass152,243 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    152,243 miles
    Test number
    279534246066
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail152,243 miles (+5,220)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,243 miles
    Test number
    558200846262
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass147,023 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    147,023 miles
    Test number
    486130473657
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe missing after silencer
  5. Fail147,023 miles (+2,188)1 dangerous4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,023 miles
    Test number
    124191419336
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system long brake pipe burst on test. all pipescovered in grease (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested pipe burst on test (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe missing after silencer
  6. Pass144,835 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    144,835 miles
    Test number
    983088892881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail144,830 miles (+3,875)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,830 miles
    Test number
    157508967282
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass140,955 miles (+5,691)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    140,955 miles
    Test number
    699845419746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass135,264 miles (+7,639)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    135,264 miles
    Test number
    650120899802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,625 miles (+13,181)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    127,625 miles
    Test number
    405414662923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,444 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    114,444 miles
    Test number
    128646527249
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Fail114,444 miles (+7,912)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,444 miles
    Test number
    689364160463
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass106,532 miles (+9,710)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    106,532 miles
    Test number
    400107845229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,822 miles (+8,031)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    96,822 miles
    Test number
    744382431321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,791 miles (+687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    88,791 miles
    Test number
    210889593678
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass88,104 miles (+6,000)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    88,104 miles
    Test number
    178342244357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,104 miles (+8,029)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    82,104 miles
    Test number
    575931943329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    74,075 miles
    Test number
    596119172285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail74,075 miles (+13,156)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,075 miles
    Test number
    866619272250
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  20. Pass60,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    60,919 miles
    Test number
    895274871128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,919 miles3 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,919 miles
    Test number
    706744571162
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about X23 MET

Does X23 MET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X23 MET is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X23 MET?
The MOT on X23 MET is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X23 MET done?
X23 MET was recorded at 157,553 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 6,405 miles a year.
Has X23 MET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X23 MET has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on X23 MET 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 X23 MET find?
X23 MET passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive.

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