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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc

LB53 DVRMOT history

LB53 DVR is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 13 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 172,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2023
Mileage
172,457 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 DVR
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
13 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 DVR was last recorded at 172,457 miles on 26 Oct 2022, 4,838 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,619 miles · 12 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
4,838 miles
Average per year
9,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 172,457 miles
  • 2021 – 167,619 miles
  • 2020 – 165,020 miles
  • 2019 – 163,468 miles
  • 2018 – 158,013 miles
  • 2017 – 148,413 miles
  • 2015 – 141,611 miles
  • 2014 – 129,884 miles
  • 2013 – 118,813 miles
  • 2012 – 110,193 miles
  • 2011 – 91,304 miles
  • 2010 – 74,601 miles
  • 2009 – 56,487 miles
  • 2008 – 39,747 miles
  • 2007 – 25,324 miles
  • 2006 – 22,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,457 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front at the top (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,457 miles (+4,838)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    172,457 miles
    Test number
    812903950300
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front at the top (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass167,619 miles (+2,599)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    167,619 miles
    Test number
    316312701534
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s/ inner sill corroded
  3. Pass165,020 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    165,020 miles
    Test number
    427070279408
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
  4. Fail165,020 miles (+1,552)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,020 miles
    Test number
    803762773542
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
  5. Pass163,468 miles (+5,455)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    163,468 miles
    Test number
    222782331581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass158,013 miles (+9,600)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    158,013 miles
    Test number
    239751052299
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryFoot brake has slight travel
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer cv gaiter perished
    • AdvisoryParking brake has slight travel
  7. Pass148,413 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    148,413 miles
    Test number
    172009483451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Fail148,413 miles (+6,802)1 failure11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,413 miles
    Test number
    453086437842
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass141,611 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    141,611 miles
    Test number
    261680865510
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Fail141,611 miles (+11,727)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,611 miles
    Test number
    928326991555
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass129,884 miles (+72)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    129,884 miles
    Test number
    637752254353
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
  12. Fail129,812 miles (+10,999)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,812 miles
    Test number
    769889844308
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
  13. Pass118,813 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    118,813 miles
    Test number
    275802553344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail118,807 miles (+8,614)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,807 miles
    Test number
    135060453319
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  15. Pass110,193 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    110,193 miles
    Test number
    889763552357
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail110,193 miles (+18,889)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,193 miles
    Test number
    865788242338
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass91,304 miles (+4,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    91,304 miles
    Test number
    316061311321
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  18. Pass86,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    86,880 miles
    Test number
    237099701459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail86,880 miles (+12,279)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,880 miles
    Test number
    227555001430
    • FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
  20. Pass74,601 miles (+18,114)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    74,601 miles
    Test number
    474279820274
    • NoteFront brake pads approx 70% worn
  21. Pass56,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    56,487 miles
    Test number
    361655719252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,487 miles (+16,740)6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,487 miles
    Test number
    701135219298
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  23. Fail39,747 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,747 miles
    Test number
    343217398187
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  24. Pass39,747 miles (+14,423)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    39,747 miles
    Test number
    453187898173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,324 miles (+3,280)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    25,324 miles
    Test number
    370607427251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    22,044 miles
    Test number
    702278226369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 DVR

Does LB53 DVR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 DVR expired on 25 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 DVR?
The MOT on LB53 DVR expired on 25 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 DVR done?
LB53 DVR was recorded at 172,457 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2022, an average of 9,448 miles a year.
Has LB53 DVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 DVR has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LB53 DVR 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 DVR find?
LB53 DVR passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2022 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both front; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; coil spring corroded both front at the top, and 4 more.

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