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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc

LB53 DUHMOT history

LB53 DUH is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 6 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 108,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jul 2026
Mileage
108,653 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 DUH
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
6 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 DUH was last recorded at 108,653 miles on 16 Jul 2025, 639 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,014 miles · 9 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
639 miles
Average per year
4,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,653 miles
  • 2024 – 108,014 miles
  • 2023 – 103,743 miles
  • 2022 – 98,966 miles
  • 2021 – 94,626 miles
  • 2020 – 90,522 miles
  • 2019 – 87,266 miles
  • 2018 – 82,599 miles
  • 2017 – 78,883 miles
  • 2016 – 75,147 miles
  • 2015 – 71,477 miles
  • 2014 – 67,571 miles
  • 2013 – 63,845 miles
  • 2012 – 61,498 miles
  • 2011 – 58,907 miles
  • 2010 – 55,894 miles
  • 2009 – 50,741 miles
  • 2008 – 40,377 miles
  • 2007 – 30,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,653 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lip of sills and sills been seamed sealed and under sealed (6.1.1 (d) (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • All brake pipes covered in grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,653 miles (+639)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    108,653 miles
    Test number
    938810528358
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lip of sills and sills been seamed sealed and under sealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  2. Pass108,014 miles (+4,271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    108,014 miles
    Test number
    900595840060
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLip of sills heavily covered in underseal

  3. Pass103,743 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    103,743 miles
    Test number
    955363983546
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in grease
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail103,728 miles (+4,762)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,728 miles
    Test number
    268135180365
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in grease
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass98,966 miles (+4,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    98,966 miles
    Test number
    986286340583
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass94,626 miles (+4,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    94,626 miles
    Test number
    599576933484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass90,522 miles (+3,256)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    90,522 miles
    Test number
    161464893789
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CENTRAL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear BOTH LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED

  8. Pass87,266 miles (+53)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    87,266 miles
    Test number
    899920505665
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside SILL CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside SILL CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail87,213 miles (+4,614)1 dangerous3 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,213 miles
    Test number
    766725206625
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside SILL CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside SILL CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass82,599 miles (+20)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    82,599 miles
    Test number
    842880989893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front WHEEL RIM CORRODED NEAR VALVE
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE AGE CRACKED
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail82,579 miles (+3,696)1 dangerous2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,579 miles
    Test number
    865302226374
    • DangerousNearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front WHEEL RIM CORRODED NEAR VALVE
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE AGE CRACKED
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass78,883 miles (+56)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    78,883 miles
    Test number
    648023460852
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light inop

  13. Fail78,827 miles (+3,680)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,827 miles
    Test number
    102832366209
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCoolant on min
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light inop

  14. Pass75,147 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,147 miles
    Test number
    752806185684
    • AdvisoryRadiator support frame corroded and weak

  15. Fail75,147 miles (+3,670)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,147 miles
    Test number
    560798908879
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRadiator support frame corroded and weak

  16. Pass71,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    71,477 miles
    Test number
    766021045065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,477 miles (+3,906)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,477 miles
    Test number
    916231945022
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass67,571 miles (+3,726)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    67,571 miles
    Test number
    177432944401
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Fail63,845 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,845 miles
    Test number
    369596933030
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass63,845 miles (+2,347)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    63,845 miles
    Test number
    946596433038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,498 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    61,498 miles
    Test number
    389281942084
    • NoteCenter stop light in-op
    • NoteVarious pipes corroding

  22. Fail61,498 miles (+2,591)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,498 miles
    Test number
    519671842098
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteCenter stop light in-op
    • NoteVarious pipes corroding

  23. Pass58,907 miles (+3,013)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    58,907 miles
    Test number
    138609731020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,894 miles (+5,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    55,894 miles
    Test number
    182766120041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass50,741 miles (+10,364)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    50,741 miles
    Test number
    231312529000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,377 miles (+9,893)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    40,377 miles
    Test number
    110142528068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    30,484 miles
    Test number
    420768517059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 DUH

Does LB53 DUH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 DUH expired on 15 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 DUH?
The MOT on LB53 DUH expired on 15 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 DUH done?
LB53 DUH was recorded at 108,653 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2025, an average of 4,227 miles a year.
Has LB53 DUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 DUH has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 DUH 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 DUH find?
LB53 DUH passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lip of sills and sills been seamed sealed and under sealed.

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