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Ford Transit Connect

Orange · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc

LB53 DZEMOT history

LB53 DZE is an orange diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 11 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 162,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2025
Mileage
162,323 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 DZE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB53 DZE was last recorded at 162,323 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 1,913 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,410 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,913 miles
Average per year
6,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,323 miles
  • 2024 – 160,410 miles
  • 2023 – 148,318 miles
  • 2022 – 147,883 miles
  • 2021 – 143,753 miles
  • 2019 – 128,679 miles
  • 2018 – 119,081 miles
  • 2017 – 109,073 miles
  • 2016 – 96,035 miles
  • 2014 – 89,677 miles
  • 2013 – 81,687 miles
  • 2012 – 71,988 miles
  • 2011 – 66,708 miles
  • 2010 – 59,067 miles
  • 2009 – 53,383 miles
  • 2008 – 46,813 miles
  • 2007 – 40,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail162,323 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard (1.1.17 (d))
  • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front O/S/F Brake Caliper Spring Missing
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Bumper Missing
  • AdvisoryUnderside Of Vehicle Corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail162,323 miles (+1,913)6 dangerous8 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,323 miles
    Test number
    252533452405
    • DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard (1.1.17 (d))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front O/S/F Brake Caliper Spring Missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper Missing
    • AdvisoryUnderside Of Vehicle Corroded

  2. Pass160,410 miles (+12,092)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    160,410 miles
    Test number
    832225183356
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass148,318 miles (+435)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    148,318 miles
    Test number
    676591753139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass147,883 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    147,883 miles
    Test number
    638590571918
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Fail147,883 miles (+4,130)4 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,883 miles
    Test number
    331447731687
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Pass143,753 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    143,753 miles
    Test number
    648344037384
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail143,753 miles (+15,074)1 major2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,753 miles
    Test number
    148331027021
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass128,679 miles (+9,598)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,679 miles
    Test number
    657495462093
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  9. Pass119,081 miles (+10,008)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    119,081 miles
    Test number
    321433885308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)

  10. Pass109,073 miles (+13,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    109,073 miles
    Test number
    921605278237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass96,035 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    96,035 miles
    Test number
    517607387903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail96,035 miles (+6,358)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,035 miles
    Test number
    607995900577
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass89,677 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    89,677 miles
    Test number
    915123964293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  14. Fail89,677 miles (+7,990)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,677 miles
    Test number
    956283064298
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass81,687 miles (+150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    81,687 miles
    Test number
    366548273244
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail81,537 miles (+9,549)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,537 miles
    Test number
    229681073291
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass71,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    71,988 miles
    Test number
    335331162498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,988 miles (+5,280)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,988 miles
    Test number
    567641662201
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass66,708 miles (+2,387)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,708 miles
    Test number
    509489661268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,321 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    64,321 miles
    Test number
    718308541036
    • NoteFuel tank cap damaged

  21. Fail64,321 miles (+5,254)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,321 miles
    Test number
    378637941075
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteCentre stop light not working
    • NoteFuel tank cap damaged

  22. Pass59,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    59,067 miles
    Test number
    984725750021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,067 miles (+5,684)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,067 miles
    Test number
    594614150049
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass53,383 miles (+6,570)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    53,383 miles
    Test number
    160163049460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,813 miles (+6,230)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    46,813 miles
    Test number
    431162358038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    40,583 miles
    Test number
    452033257032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 DZE

Does LB53 DZE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 DZE expired on 23 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 DZE?
The MOT on LB53 DZE expired on 23 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 DZE done?
LB53 DZE was recorded at 162,323 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 6,502 miles a year.
Has LB53 DZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 DZE has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 DZE 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 DZE find?
LB53 DZE failed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 6 dangerous defects, 8 major defects, 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front passenger's seat insecure; nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside rear service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel, and 19 more.

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