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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc

LB53 DHPMOT history

LB53 DHP is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 17 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 165,612 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2025
Mileage
165,612 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,322 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 DHP
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
17 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 DHP was last recorded at 165,612 miles on 4 Apr 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Sept 2012: 106,672 miles, lower than 106,680 miles on 15 Sept 2012.

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
165,608 miles · 25 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,322 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 165,612 miles
  • 2023 – 162,793 miles
  • 2022 – 157,832 miles
  • 2021 – 154,751 miles
  • 2020 – 153,329 miles
  • 2018 – 150,907 miles
  • 2017 – 145,657 miles
  • 2016 – 140,199 miles
  • 2015 – 138,402 miles
  • 2014 – 126,599 miles
  • 2013 – 115,268 miles
  • 2012 – 106,672 miles
  • 2011 – 94,658 miles
  • 2010 – 84,932 miles
  • 2009 – 72,687 miles
  • 2008 – 63,556 miles
  • 2007 – 49,519 miles
  • 2006 – 37,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,612 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all round (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked worn bald inner edge & nail in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,612 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    165,612 miles
    Test number
    538685623794
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all round (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Fail165,608 miles (+2,815)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,608 miles
    Test number
    437346103683
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all round (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass162,793 miles (+8)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    162,793 miles
    Test number
    234230836526
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked worn bald inner edge & nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail162,785 miles (+14)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,785 miles
    Test number
    215461121557
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked worn bald inner edge & nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail162,771 miles (+4,939)15 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,771 miles
    Test number
    452822999730
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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. Pass157,832 miles (+3,081)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    157,832 miles
    Test number
    431778614106
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryReverse Lamp Not Working
  7. Pass154,751 miles (+1,422)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    154,751 miles
    Test number
    295807083149
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse Lamp Not Working
  8. Pass153,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    153,329 miles
    Test number
    779035583711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail153,329 miles (+2,422)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,329 miles
    Test number
    257998922559
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass150,907 miles (+5,250)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    150,907 miles
    Test number
    415005415784
    • AdvisoryNearside Centre inner sill hold and corroded but not within a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has outer edge worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has inner edge worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside has corrosion to various areas
  11. Pass145,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    145,657 miles
    Test number
    208443971622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail145,657 miles (+5,458)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,657 miles
    Test number
    930185141468
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox (6.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  13. Pass140,199 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    140,199 miles
    Test number
    195232131843
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Fail140,195 miles (+1,793)9 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,195 miles
    Test number
    575322825218
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass138,402 miles (+11,803)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    138,402 miles
    Test number
    993582605542
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror unit inscure
  16. Pass126,599 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    126,599 miles
    Test number
    846036574274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  17. Fail126,598 miles (+11,330)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,598 miles
    Test number
    848865374247
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass115,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    115,268 miles
    Test number
    598059363239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail115,255 miles (+8,583)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,255 miles
    Test number
    459679863221
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteKnock from rear ? shocker
  20. Pass106,672 miles (-8)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    106,672 miles
    Test number
    818451662210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail106,680 miles (+12,022)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,680 miles
    Test number
    715569352214
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  22. Pass94,658 miles (+9,726)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    94,658 miles
    Test number
    315388531447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass84,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    84,932 miles
    Test number
    584284960297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail84,932 miles (+12,245)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,932 miles
    Test number
    561824460213
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  25. Pass72,687 miles (+9,131)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    72,687 miles
    Test number
    313760559294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass63,556 miles (+14,037)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    63,556 miles
    Test number
    662532268257
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  27. Pass49,519 miles (+12,291)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    49,519 miles
    Test number
    302377657213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass37,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    37,228 miles
    Test number
    242645066292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 DHP

Does LB53 DHP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 DHP expired on 3 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 DHP?
The MOT on LB53 DHP expired on 3 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 DHP done?
LB53 DHP was recorded at 165,612 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2024, an average of 7,322 miles a year.
Has LB53 DHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 DHP has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 DHP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 DHP find?
LB53 DHP passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and 2 front to rear; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all round.

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