
Ford Transit Connect
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,753 cc
X50 DWSMOT history
X50 DWS is a blue diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 185,013 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 185,013 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 14 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 7,751 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X50 DWS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit Connect
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,753 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 27 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X50 DWS was last recorded at 185,013 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 7,107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 177,906 miles · 9 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,107 miles
- Average per year
- 7,751 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 185,013 miles
- 2025 – 177,906 miles
- 2024 – 171,490 miles
- 2023 – 155,493 miles
- 2022 – 143,022 miles
- 2021 – 134,555 miles
- 2019 – 133,939 miles
- 2017 – 127,922 miles
- 2016 – 123,047 miles
- 2015 – 112,408 miles
- 2014 – 101,034 miles
- 2013 – 97,968 miles
- 2012 – 84,226 miles
- 2011 – 64,432 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside sill weak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cables split (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryReverse lamps inop
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.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Dangerous4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 17 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass185,013 miles (+7,107)15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 185,013 miles
- Test number
- 211523908780
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside sill weak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cables split (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryReverse lamps inop
Pass177,906 miles (+3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 177,906 miles
- Test number
- 141188711886
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp hanging under vehicle
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail177,903 miles (+6,413)4 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,903 miles
- Test number
- 359366026608
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp hanging under vehicle
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass171,490 miles (+43)1 dangerous2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 171,490 miles
- Test number
- 175795127529
- DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Lower mirror missing (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel fixing stud damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail171,447 miles (+15,954)1 dangerous2 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,447 miles
- Test number
- 966847728698
- DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Lower mirror missing (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel fixing stud damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass155,493 miles1 dangerous4 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 155,493 miles
- Test number
- 836468375514
- DangerousNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- 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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside registration plate lamp dim
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel fixing damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail155,452 miles (+12,430)1 dangerous2 major4 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,452 miles
- Test number
- 998817633594
- DangerousNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- 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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside registration plate lamp dim
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel fixing damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass143,022 miles (+18)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 143,022 miles
- Test number
- 684222549015
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Fail143,004 miles (+8,449)1 dangerous3 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,004 miles
- Test number
- 426949301181
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Pass134,555 miles (+20)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 134,555 miles
- Test number
- 660948153251
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRusty nearside out sill + a small hole in rear end of sill
- AdvisoryRusty offside outer sill
- AdvisoryRusty underside of vehicle
Fail134,535 miles (+596)6 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,535 miles
- Test number
- 388668750834
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRusty nearside out sill + a small hole in rear end of sill
- AdvisoryRusty offside outer sill
- AdvisoryRusty underside of vehicle
Pass133,939 miles (+13)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 133,939 miles
- Test number
- 807052506364
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Disc warped (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Disc warped (1.2.1 (e))
Fail133,926 miles (+6,004)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,926 miles
- Test number
- 733830035017
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Disc warped (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Disc warped (1.2.1 (e))
Pass127,922 miles (+4,875)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 127,922 miles
- Test number
- 541618242964
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,047 miles (+10,639)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 123,047 miles
- Test number
- 994983948043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,408 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 112,408 miles
- Test number
- 437892565175
- NoteN/s front brake disc corrosion
Fail112,408 miles (+11,374)2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,408 miles
- Test number
- 885072065182
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteN/s front brake disc corrosion
Pass101,034 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 101,034 miles
- Test number
- 206386654183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,034 miles (+3,066)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,034 miles
- Test number
- 507146854109
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass97,968 miles (+13,742)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 97,968 miles
- Test number
- 237070403141
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCrack in o/s lower front screen
- NoteSqueel from engine
- NoteTurbo pipe tapped up
Fail84,226 miles3 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,226 miles
- Test number
- 569326272044
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteCrack to bottom of windscreen not effecting drivers view
Pass84,226 miles (+19,794)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 84,226 miles
- Test number
- 889336472019
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteCrack to bottom of windscreen not effecting drivers view
Pass64,432 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 64,432 miles
- Test number
- 577526671017
- NoteBrake Vac pipe slightly chaffed against engine lifting eye.
- NoteN/S/R Tyre wearing close to legal limit at inner 3rd of tread. Currently 2mm.
- NoteWindscreen cracked, outside of the swept area of Zone A
Fail64,432 miles2 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,432 miles
- Test number
- 596776971070
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- NoteBrake Vac pipe slightly chaffed against engine lifting eye.
- NoteN/S/R Tyre wearing close to legal limit at inner 3rd of tread. Currently 2mm.
- NoteWindscreen cracked, outside of the swept area of Zone A
Questions about X50 DWS
- Does X50 DWS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X50 DWS is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X50 DWS?
- The MOT on X50 DWS is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X50 DWS done?
- X50 DWS was recorded at 185,013 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 7,751 miles a year.
- Has X50 DWS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X50 DWS has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on X50 DWS 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 X50 DWS find?
- X50 DWS passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 15 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 12 more.
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