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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc

LB53 DGFMOT history

LB53 DGF is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 12 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 201,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2024
Mileage
201,079 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 DGF
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
12 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 DGF was last recorded at 201,079 miles on 30 Oct 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Oct 2023: 201,076 miles, lower than 201,105 miles on 19 Nov 2021.

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
201,076 miles · 23 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 201,079 miles
  • 2021 – 201,105 miles
  • 2019 – 199,034 miles
  • 2018 – 194,729 miles
  • 2017 – 190,404 miles
  • 2016 – 187,200 miles
  • 2015 – 178,721 miles
  • 2013 – 170,010 miles
  • 2012 – 159,160 miles
  • 2011 – 151,896 miles
  • 2010 – 151,160 miles
  • 2009 – 142,492 miles
  • 2008 – 127,716 miles
  • 2007 – 105,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,079 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear bumper corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in mudRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED INDICATES FAULT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,079 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    201,079 miles
    Test number
    215344403486
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in mud

  2. Fail201,076 miles (-29)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,076 miles
    Test number
    708570489956
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in mud

  3. Pass201,105 miles (+1)2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    201,105 miles
    Test number
    329735072666
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED INDICATES FAULT
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail201,104 miles (+98)1 major2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,104 miles
    Test number
    888924756348
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED INDICATES FAULT
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail201,006 miles (+1,972)3 dangerous10 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,006 miles
    Test number
    477840590686
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousREAR BUMPER HAS SHARP EDGES
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL FRONT TO REAR (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL FRONT TO REAR (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FRONT AND REAR (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  6. Pass199,034 miles (+4,305)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    199,034 miles
    Test number
    884085532456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass194,729 miles (+4,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    194,729 miles
    Test number
    206702008469
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass190,404 miles (+3,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    190,404 miles
    Test number
    437838760260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass187,200 miles (+8,479)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    187,200 miles
    Test number
    689373201782
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass178,721 miles (+8,711)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    178,721 miles
    Test number
    189515655416
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront radiator housing corroded

  11. Pass170,010 miles (+10,850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    170,010 miles
    Test number
    469436323480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass159,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    159,160 miles
    Test number
    505588322365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail159,160 miles (+7,264)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,160 miles
    Test number
    455536022336
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  14. Pass151,896 miles (+736)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    151,896 miles
    Test number
    648575621316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass151,160 miles (+8,668)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    151,160 miles
    Test number
    372146750401
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEmisions slightly smokey

  16. Pass142,492 miles (+14,776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    142,492 miles
    Test number
    713486149250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass127,716 miles (+22,018)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    127,716 miles
    Test number
    534882548209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass105,698 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    105,698 miles
    Test number
    440333237362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail105,697 miles (+28,427)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,697 miles
    Test number
    412082937325
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass77,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    77,270 miles
    Test number
    162613607431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail77,270 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,270 miles
    Test number
    491133207051
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB53 DGF

Does LB53 DGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 DGF expired on 29 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 DGF?
The MOT on LB53 DGF expired on 29 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 DGF done?
LB53 DGF was recorded at 201,079 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2023, an average of 7,360 miles a year.
Has LB53 DGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 DGF has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 DGF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Oct 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 DGF find?
LB53 DGF passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2023 with 5 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; rear leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened all; towbar component corroded, but not excessively, and 2 more.

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