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Ford Transit Connect

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,753 cc

Y40 PLHMOT history

Y40 PLH is a blue diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 11 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 141,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

Y40 PLH 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 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
141,627 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y40 PLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
11 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y40 PLH was last recorded at 141,627 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 6,448 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Sept 2015: 70,498 miles, lower than 86,224 miles on 12 Sept 2014.

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
135,179 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,448 miles
Average per year
7,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,627 miles
  • 2025 – 135,179 miles
  • 2024 – 129,450 miles
  • 2023 – 124,290 miles
  • 2022 – 118,639 miles
  • 2021 – 114,471 miles
  • 2020 – 110,708 miles
  • 2019 – 110,688 miles
  • 2018 – 103,538 miles
  • 2017 – 90,290 miles
  • 2016 – 83,211 miles
  • 2015 – 70,498 miles
  • 2014 – 86,224 miles
  • 2013 – 43,140 miles
  • 2012 – 37,055 miles
  • 2011 – 31,687 miles
  • 2010 – 22,975 miles
  • 2009 – 15,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,627 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear in clips

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by brake hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,627 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    141,627 miles
    Test number
    642936634414
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail141,626 miles (+6,447)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,626 miles
    Test number
    390421594799
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass135,179 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    135,179 miles
    Test number
    190302240887
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear leaf springs have corrosion (both)

  4. Fail135,178 miles (+5,728)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,178 miles
    Test number
    621820195415
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear leaf springs have corrosion (both)

  5. Pass129,450 miles (+5,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    129,450 miles
    Test number
    228097896319
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose - rusting (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass124,290 miles (+140)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    124,290 miles
    Test number
    227415741164
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail124,150 miles (+5,511)6 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,150 miles
    Test number
    937261725323
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust system insecure rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported by fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worse on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass118,639 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    118,639 miles
    Test number
    576904921537
    • AdvisorySlight twist to n/s rear brake hose.

  9. Fail118,639 miles (+4,168)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,639 miles
    Test number
    972833227270
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight twist to n/s rear brake hose.

  10. Pass114,471 miles (+14)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    114,471 miles
    Test number
    346719478289
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust heat shield partially insecure/rattling
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear in mounting clips (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear in mounting clips (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inside (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail114,457 miles (+3,749)4 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,457 miles
    Test number
    407849337171
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust heat shield partially insecure/rattling
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear in mounting clips (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear in mounting clips (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass110,708 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,708 miles
    Test number
    281957509905
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail110,702 miles (+14)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,702 miles
    Test number
    972231269717
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass110,688 miles (+7,150)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,688 miles
    Test number
    233669619126
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F / O/S/F / BOTH FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front's (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  15. Pass103,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    103,538 miles
    Test number
    629848121098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail103,538 miles (+13,248)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,538 miles
    Test number
    211301896854
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  17. Pass90,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    90,290 miles
    Test number
    662101650357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail90,290 miles (+7,079)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,290 miles
    Test number
    257581223061
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass83,211 miles (+12,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    83,211 miles
    Test number
    709523008622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass70,498 miles (-15,726)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    70,498 miles
    Test number
    822870136450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail86,224 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,224 miles
    Test number
    316525054474
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass55,926 miles (+12,786)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,926 miles
    Test number
    327155254402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,140 miles (+6,085)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    43,140 miles
    Test number
    557688643257
    • NoteFront tyres close to legal limit

  24. Pass37,055 miles (+5,368)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,055 miles
    Test number
    655898142237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,687 miles (+8,712)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    31,687 miles
    Test number
    746925141292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail22,975 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,975 miles
    Test number
    392042150239
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

  27. Pass22,975 miles (+7,003)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    22,975 miles
    Test number
    610442250284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass15,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    15,972 miles
    Test number
    154827739280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y40 PLH

Does Y40 PLH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y40 PLH is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y40 PLH?
The MOT on Y40 PLH is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y40 PLH done?
Y40 PLH was recorded at 141,627 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 7,319 miles a year.
Has Y40 PLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y40 PLH has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y40 PLH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y40 PLH find?
Y40 PLH passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes covered in grease; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes covered in grease, and 4 more.

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