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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc

LB53 EBFMOT history

LB53 EBF is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 24 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 140,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2023
Mileage
140,374 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 EBF
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
24 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 EBF was last recorded at 140,374 miles on 31 Oct 2022, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,367 miles · 29 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
6,928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 140,374 miles
  • 2020 – 134,806 miles
  • 2019 – 132,998 miles
  • 2018 – 129,504 miles
  • 2017 – 126,319 miles
  • 2016 – 122,411 miles
  • 2015 – 114,747 miles
  • 2014 – 104,347 miles
  • 2013 – 94,919 miles
  • 2012 – 82,173 miles
  • 2011 – 75,356 miles
  • 2010 – 66,470 miles
  • 2009 – 56,146 miles
  • 2008 – 47,231 miles
  • 2007 – 38,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,374 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • N/s/f bottom ball joint boot deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,374 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    140,374 miles
    Test number
    705795406252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail140,367 miles (+9)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,367 miles
    Test number
    400767822136
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail140,358 miles (+5,552)4 major3 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,358 miles
    Test number
    361965418041
    • MajorCentral Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front exhaust heat shield insecure but unlikely to fall off due to other components keeping it in place, though it is fouling the exhaust system & causing a rattle.
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  4. Pass134,806 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    134,806 miles
    Test number
    295375298022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  5. Fail134,806 miles (+1,808)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,806 miles
    Test number
    219574043694
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  6. Pass132,998 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    132,998 miles
    Test number
    620712800866
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak (thermostat area)
    • AdvisoryEngine stay bar badly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Sill becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail132,996 miles (+3,492)2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,996 miles
    Test number
    687605790107
    • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak (thermostat area)
    • AdvisoryEngine stay bar badly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Sill becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass129,504 miles (+3,185)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    129,504 miles
    Test number
    371403166229
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (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))
  9. Pass126,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    126,319 miles
    Test number
    179554800739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail126,319 miles (+3,908)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,319 miles
    Test number
    216447434225
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass122,411 miles (+57)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    122,411 miles
    Test number
    350546313903
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f bottom ball joint boot deteriorated
    • AdvisoryN/s/f lower sus arm rear bush deteriorated
  12. Fail122,354 miles (+7,607)11 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,354 miles
    Test number
    740292122210
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cut to the cords (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened worn spring and lever (3.6.A.2b)
    • FailureRear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f bottom ball joint boot deteriorated
    • AdvisoryN/s/f lower sus arm rear bush deteriorated
    • AdvisorySome seepage from steering rack
  13. Pass114,747 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    114,747 miles
    Test number
    597517740216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail114,747 miles (+10,400)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,747 miles
    Test number
    933783444148
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass104,347 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    104,347 miles
    Test number
    385693904339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFuel tank heat shield insecure
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Fail104,347 miles (+9,428)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,347 miles
    Test number
    389852704301
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFuel tank heat shield insecure
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass94,919 miles (+12,746)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    94,919 miles
    Test number
    128457923375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,173 miles (+6,817)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    82,173 miles
    Test number
    537078842385
    • NoteCrack in screen; not in line of sight
  19. Pass75,356 miles (+8,886)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    75,356 miles
    Test number
    986699341322
    • NoteFront cross member/ radiator support corroded
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteNail in o/s front tyre
    • NoteScreen damage to o/s
  20. Pass66,470 miles (+10,324)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    66,470 miles
    Test number
    130764540350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,146 miles (+8,915)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    56,146 miles
    Test number
    742384049388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,231 miles (+8,266)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    47,231 miles
    Test number
    464827538373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,965 miles (+7,981)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    38,965 miles
    Test number
    370407947397
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack (pinion housing) knocking when shaking the steering.
  24. Pass30,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    30,984 miles
    Test number
    161876817063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail30,984 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,984 miles
    Test number
    984956317022
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LB53 EBF

Does LB53 EBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 EBF expired on 30 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 EBF?
The MOT on LB53 EBF expired on 30 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 EBF done?
LB53 EBF was recorded at 140,374 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2022, an average of 6,928 miles a year.
Has LB53 EBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 EBF has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 EBF 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 EBF find?
LB53 EBF passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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