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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.

X50 DWS 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass185,013 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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))
  13. 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))
  14. Pass127,922 miles (+4,875)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    127,922 miles
    Test number
    541618242964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass123,047 miles (+10,639)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    123,047 miles
    Test number
    994983948043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass112,408 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    112,408 miles
    Test number
    437892565175
    • NoteN/s front brake disc corrosion
  17. 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
  18. Pass101,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    101,034 miles
    Test number
    206386654183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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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