Ford Transit Connect
White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc
LB53 DVUMOT history
LB53 DVU is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 6 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 133,638 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 133,638 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 29
- 16 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 7,623 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 DVU
- 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 12 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 DVU was last recorded at 133,638 miles on 13 Jan 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Dec 2020: 133,638 miles, lower than 133,657 miles on 26 Jun 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 133,638 miles · 10 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,623 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 133,638 miles
- 2021 – 133,638 miles
- 2020 – 133,638 miles
- 2019 – 133,657 miles
- 2018 – 127,236 miles
- 2017 – 116,464 miles
- 2016 – 104,290 miles
- 2015 – 89,336 miles
- 2014 – 75,162 miles
- 2013 – 68,228 miles
- 2012 – 57,053 miles
- 2011 – 49,243 miles
- 2010 – 39,129 miles
- 2009 – 30,843 miles
- 2008 – 27,675 miles
- 2007 – 22,346 miles
- 2006 – 18,973 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass133,638 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryBrake pedal anti-slip rubber wearing on edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear bumper & steppers corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to O/S N/S rear component mountings & spring hangersRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Battery insecure
Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Headlamp insecure
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Oil leaking excessively from engine
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Brake pedal wearing smooth
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
29 tests since 29 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,638 miles3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 133,638 miles
- Test number
- 520122160076
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal anti-slip rubber wearing on edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear bumper & steppers corroded
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to O/S N/S rear component mountings & spring hangers
Fail133,638 miles3 dangerous6 major3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,638 miles
- Test number
- 291726419696
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Body panel likely to become detached Wing (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Body panel insecure Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal anti-slip rubber wearing on edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear bumper & steppers corroded
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to O/S N/S rear component mountings & spring hangers
Pass133,638 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 133,638 miles
- Test number
- 639870326415
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT & REAR holding brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT & REAR holding brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear steps holding brackets & rear bumper corroded
Fail133,638 miles (-19)1 dangerous11 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,638 miles
- Test number
- 673167616508
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR X2 (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn O/S & N/S D BUSHS ON BAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT & REAR holding brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT & REAR holding brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear steps holding brackets & rear bumper corroded
Pass133,657 miles (+20)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 133,657 miles
- Test number
- 634421912497
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Numberplate deteriated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
Fail133,637 miles (+6,401)3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,637 miles
- Test number
- 807578287019
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Numberplate deteriated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
Pass127,236 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 127,236 miles
- Test number
- 169018788453
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySteering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Fail127,233 miles (+10,769)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,233 miles
- Test number
- 846480398035
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySteering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Pass116,464 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 116,464 miles
- Test number
- 614878318453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,464 miles (+12,174)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,464 miles
- Test number
- 248001191923
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside 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)
- FailureOffside Front Inner 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass104,290 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 104,290 miles
- Test number
- 116865363739
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail104,290 miles (+14,954)6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,290 miles
- Test number
- 487158179673
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe missing (7.1.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass89,336 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 89,336 miles
- Test number
- 217149155465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,336 miles (+14,174)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,336 miles
- Test number
- 377379555131
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass75,162 miles (+6,934)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 75,162 miles
- Test number
- 378935264197
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass68,228 miles (+11,175)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 68,228 miles
- Test number
- 458583993048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,053 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 57,053 miles
- Test number
- 905689362020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,053 miles (+7,810)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,053 miles
- Test number
- 106739862417
- 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)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fail49,243 miles2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,243 miles
- Test number
- 567490491195
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- NoteAirbag illuminated
- NoteFront discs worn
Pass49,243 miles (+10,114)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 49,243 miles
- Test number
- 617440891132
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- NoteAirbag illuminated
- NoteFront discs worn
Pass39,129 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 39,129 miles
- Test number
- 233566480188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,129 miles (+8,286)2 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,129 miles
- Test number
- 791976780110
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass30,843 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2010
- Odometer
- 30,843 miles
- Test number
- 204878539103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,843 miles (+3,168)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,843 miles
- Test number
- 922308739162
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Repaired at testUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass27,675 miles (+5,329)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 27,675 miles
- Test number
- 392547508476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,346 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 22,346 miles
- Test number
- 491650257258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,346 miles (+3,373)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,346 miles
- Test number
- 832190757293
- Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass18,973 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 18,973 miles
- Test number
- 722503766309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,973 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,973 miles
- Test number
- 862573866377
- Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LB53 DVU
- Does LB53 DVU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB53 DVU expired on 12 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 DVU?
- The MOT on LB53 DVU expired on 12 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB53 DVU done?
- LB53 DVU was recorded at 133,638 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2022, an average of 7,623 miles a year.
- Has LB53 DVU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 DVU has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on LB53 DVU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Dec 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB53 DVU find?
- LB53 DVU passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2022 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 6 more.
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