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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc

LB53 DGVMOT history

LB53 DGV is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 10 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 154,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
154,275 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 DGV
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
10 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 DGV was last recorded at 154,275 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 1,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,510 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,765 miles
Average per year
6,837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,275 miles
  • 2025 – 152,510 miles
  • 2024 – 149,859 miles
  • 2023 – 146,149 miles
  • 2022 – 145,488 miles
  • 2021 – 142,729 miles
  • 2020 – 137,690 miles
  • 2019 – 133,346 miles
  • 2018 – 129,429 miles
  • 2017 – 126,696 miles
  • 2016 – 113,621 miles
  • 2015 – 101,714 miles
  • 2014 – 97,494 miles
  • 2013 – 87,326 miles
  • 2012 – 84,116 miles
  • 2011 – 69,968 miles
  • 2010 – 51,370 miles
  • 2009 – 42,340 miles
  • 2008 – 40,493 miles
  • 2007 – 22,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,275 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hanger

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 9 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,275 miles (+1,765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    154,275 miles
    Test number
    920906107996
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass152,510 miles (+2,651)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    152,510 miles
    Test number
    343016982545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass149,859 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    149,859 miles
    Test number
    176189034768
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hanger (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail149,859 miles (+3,710)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,859 miles
    Test number
    950416041471
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner sill 3 places (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hanger (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass146,149 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    146,149 miles
    Test number
    236863551962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail146,149 miles (+661)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,149 miles
    Test number
    912513210165
    • MajorBody panel corroded and likely to cause injury n\s rear sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass145,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    145,488 miles
    Test number
    579354674077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail145,488 miles (+2,759)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,488 miles
    Test number
    489390512472
    • DangerousOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))

  9. Pass142,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    142,729 miles
    Test number
    381928399884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail142,729 miles (+5,039)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,729 miles
    Test number
    630698480868
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass137,690 miles (+4,344)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    137,690 miles
    Test number
    119887140245
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass133,346 miles (+3,917)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    133,346 miles
    Test number
    640283481099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass129,429 miles (+2,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    129,429 miles
    Test number
    242299151306
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass126,696 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    126,696 miles
    Test number
    227129980343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail126,657 miles (+13,036)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,657 miles
    Test number
    605407861674
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass113,621 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    113,621 miles
    Test number
    126635630178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

  17. Fail113,620 miles (+11,906)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,620 miles
    Test number
    939061142610
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass101,714 miles (+4,220)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    101,714 miles
    Test number
    386595015190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass97,494 miles5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    97,494 miles
    Test number
    456054834243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront lower cross member slightly corroded
    • NoteOSR tyre cracked
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail97,494 miles (+10,168)4 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,494 miles
    Test number
    967133524277
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront lower cross member slightly corroded
    • NoteOSR tyre cracked
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass87,326 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    87,326 miles
    Test number
    715717973139
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail87,323 miles (+3,207)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,323 miles
    Test number
    809156873100
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass84,116 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    84,116 miles
    Test number
    886357802201
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail84,116 miles (+14,148)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,116 miles
    Test number
    386727102484
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass69,968 miles (+18,598)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    69,968 miles
    Test number
    578037861160
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Pass51,370 miles (+2,454)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    51,370 miles
    Test number
    352544710276
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass48,916 miles (+6,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    48,916 miles
    Test number
    883335380045
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Pass42,340 miles (+1,847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    42,340 miles
    Test number
    204126909177
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass40,493 miles (+8,702)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,493 miles
    Test number
    800034248391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass31,791 miles (+8,842)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    31,791 miles
    Test number
    291988508071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass22,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    22,949 miles
    Test number
    604079707086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 DGV

Does LB53 DGV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 DGV is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 DGV?
The MOT on LB53 DGV is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 DGV done?
LB53 DGV was recorded at 154,275 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 6,837 miles a year.
Has LB53 DGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 DGV has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 DGV 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 LB53 DGV find?
LB53 DGV passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive engine; rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes.

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