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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc

LB53 AELMOT history

LB53 AEL is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 9 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 100,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2023
Mileage
100,560 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2022
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,705 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 AEL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 AEL was last recorded at 100,560 miles on 26 Aug 2022, 10,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Sept 2020: 79,669 miles, lower than 95,283 miles on 13 Aug 2019.

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
90,135 miles · 24 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
10,425 miles
Average per year
4,705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 100,560 miles
  • 2021 – 90,135 miles
  • 2020 – 79,669 miles
  • 2019 – 95,283 miles
  • 2018 – 83,032 miles
  • 2017 – 71,504 miles
  • 2016 – 59,725 miles
  • 2015 – 58,552 miles
  • 2014 – 57,456 miles
  • 2013 – 55,316 miles
  • 2011 – 50,364 miles
  • 2010 – 46,477 miles
  • 2009 – 40,598 miles
  • 2008 – 34,048 miles
  • 2007 – 26,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,560 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    100,560 miles
    Test number
    282512836940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail100,560 miles (+10,425)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,560 miles
    Test number
    424235871163
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass90,135 miles (+10,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    90,135 miles
    Test number
    631220312879
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass79,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    79,669 miles
    Test number
    498866741630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail79,669 miles (-15,614)1 dangerous7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,669 miles
    Test number
    206070620304
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass95,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    95,283 miles
    Test number
    681430157201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail95,280 miles (+12,248)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,280 miles
    Test number
    791256098894
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass83,032 miles (+11,528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    83,032 miles
    Test number
    350635677226
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass71,504 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    71,504 miles
    Test number
    843886054547
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail71,504 miles (+11,779)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,504 miles
    Test number
    581073700104
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass59,725 miles (+1,173)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,725 miles
    Test number
    131895030079
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s tyre sidewalls scuffed
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear number plate light cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear leaf springs rusty
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front wheel arches
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRadiator cross member rusty

  12. Pass58,552 miles4 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    58,552 miles
    Test number
    959313985116
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth n/s and o/s front tyre sidewalls scuffed
    • NoteDamage to nearside outer sill
    • NoteN/s number plate light cover missing
    • NoteNearside front wheel arch
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall
    • NoteOffside front wheel arch
    • NoteRadiator crossmember rusty
    • NoteRear leaf springs rusty

  13. Fail58,552 miles (+1,096)2 failures4 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,552 miles
    Test number
    695733985133
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth n/s and o/s front tyre sidewalls scuffed
    • NoteDamage to nearside outer sill
    • NoteN/s number plate light cover missing
    • NoteNearside front wheel arch
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall
    • NoteOffside front wheel arch
    • NoteRadiator crossmember rusty
    • NoteRear leaf springs rusty

  14. Fail57,456 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,456 miles
    Test number
    105261094103
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteN/s number plate light cover missing
    • NoteN/s rear tyre sidewall

  15. Pass57,456 miles (+2,140)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    57,456 miles
    Test number
    725011494142
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteN/s number plate light cover missing
    • NoteN/s rear tyre sidewall

  16. Fail55,316 miles3 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,316 miles
    Test number
    145478673489
    • Repaired at testDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s number plate light cover missing
    • NoteN/s rear tyre sidewall

  17. Pass55,316 miles (+4,952)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,316 miles
    Test number
    336188673043
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s number plate light cover missing
    • NoteN/s rear tyre sidewall

  18. Pass50,364 miles (+3,887)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    50,364 miles
    Test number
    678063311227
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  19. Pass46,477 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    46,477 miles
    Test number
    221100630423
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteWindscreen

  20. Fail46,475 miles (+5,877)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,475 miles
    Test number
    182780330132
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteWindscreen

  21. Pass40,598 miles (+6,550)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,598 miles
    Test number
    570849109041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,048 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,048 miles
    Test number
    450071018035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,003 miles (+7,023)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,003 miles
    Test number
    193418308047
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass26,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    26,980 miles
    Test number
    133715907006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,980 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,980 miles
    Test number
    400465807028
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LB53 AEL

Does LB53 AEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 AEL expired on 31 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 AEL?
The MOT on LB53 AEL expired on 31 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 AEL done?
LB53 AEL was recorded at 100,560 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2022, an average of 4,705 miles a year.
Has LB53 AEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 AEL has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 AEL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Sept 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 AEL find?
LB53 AEL passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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