
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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass140,374 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 140,374 miles
- Test number
- 705795406252
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass126,319 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 126,319 miles
- Test number
- 179554800739
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
Pass94,919 miles (+12,746)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 94,919 miles
- Test number
- 128457923375
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
Pass66,470 miles (+10,324)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 66,470 miles
- Test number
- 130764540350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,146 miles (+8,915)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 56,146 miles
- Test number
- 742384049388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,231 miles (+8,266)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 47,231 miles
- Test number
- 464827538373
No defects or advisories recorded.
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.
Pass30,984 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 30,984 miles
- Test number
- 161876817063
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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