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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc

LB53 DWUMOT history

LB53 DWU is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 14 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 198,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
198,190 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 DWU
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
14 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 DWU was last recorded at 198,190 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,980 miles · 22 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
210 miles
Average per year
9,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,190 miles
  • 2025 – 190,810 miles
  • 2024 – 181,693 miles
  • 2022 – 172,747 miles
  • 2021 – 161,628 miles
  • 2020 – 150,052 miles
  • 2019 – 135,339 miles
  • 2018 – 122,683 miles
  • 2017 – 109,749 miles
  • 2016 – 94,371 miles
  • 2015 – 89,918 miles
  • 2014 – 84,511 miles
  • 2013 – 79,814 miles
  • 2012 – 74,213 miles
  • 2011 – 68,677 miles
  • 2010 – 65,003 miles
  • 2009 – 59,650 miles
  • 2008 – 53,983 miles
  • 2006 – 16,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,190 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 14 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,190 miles (+210)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    198,190 miles
    Test number
    953682700785
    • 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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail197,980 miles (+7,170)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,980 miles
    Test number
    915449395722
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass190,810 miles (+9,117)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    190,810 miles
    Test number
    936294064481
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass181,693 miles (+8,946)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    181,693 miles
    Test number
    148040741076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass172,747 miles (+11,119)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    172,747 miles
    Test number
    418121128574
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass161,628 miles (+11,576)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    161,628 miles
    Test number
    216433926853
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses faded

  7. Pass150,052 miles (+291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    150,052 miles
    Test number
    684019409537
    • AdvisoryEngine mount worn

  8. Fail149,761 miles (+14,422)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,761 miles
    Test number
    784390369735
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass135,339 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    135,339 miles
    Test number
    455094963531
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Fail135,339 miles (+12,656)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,339 miles
    Test number
    487258778163
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass122,683 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    122,683 miles
    Test number
    160746877246
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail122,683 miles (+12,934)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,683 miles
    Test number
    279818351141
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass109,749 miles (+328)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    109,749 miles
    Test number
    981163483762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail109,421 miles (+15,050)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,421 miles
    Test number
    503896527737
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass94,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    94,371 miles
    Test number
    435976676526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail94,371 miles (+4,453)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,371 miles
    Test number
    949848896883
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

  17. Pass89,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    89,918 miles
    Test number
    221161715778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail89,918 miles (+5,407)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,918 miles
    Test number
    651559960565
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass84,511 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    84,511 miles
    Test number
    767528634257
    • NoteN/s/r tyre sidewear nearing limitsa

  20. Fail84,510 miles (+4,696)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,510 miles
    Test number
    236598534256
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre sidewear nearing limitsa

  21. Pass79,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    79,814 miles
    Test number
    635872253201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail79,813 miles (+5,600)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,813 miles
    Test number
    205642653212
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass74,213 miles (+5,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    74,213 miles
    Test number
    619275452232
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass68,677 miles (+3,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    68,677 miles
    Test number
    957434361297
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  25. Pass65,003 miles (+5,353)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    65,003 miles
    Test number
    152844360212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass59,650 miles (+5,667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    59,650 miles
    Test number
    381075659422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass53,983 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    53,983 miles
    Test number
    220577668289
    • NoteOffside rear tyre punctured

  28. Fail53,983 miles (+11,915)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,983 miles
    Test number
    323787868455
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre punctured

  29. Fail42,068 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,068 miles
    Test number
    103046218032
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront number plate cracked/offside front tyre worn inside edge

  30. Pass42,068 miles (+25,919)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    42,068 miles
    Test number
    733806218095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront number plate cracked/offside front tyre worn inside edge

  31. Pass16,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    16,149 miles
    Test number
    394008646369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 DWU

Does LB53 DWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 DWU is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 DWU?
The MOT on LB53 DWU is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 DWU done?
LB53 DWU was recorded at 198,190 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 9,508 miles a year.
Has LB53 DWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 DWU has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 DWU 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 DWU find?
LB53 DWU passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3.

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