Ford logo

Ford Connect

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc

LB53 EFPMOT history

LB53 EFP is a white diesel Ford Connect first used on 10 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 166,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2023
Mileage
166,419 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,950 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LB53 EFP in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 EFP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Connect
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 EFP was last recorded at 166,419 miles on 3 Aug 2022, 3,956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,463 miles · 5 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
3,956 miles
Average per year
8,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 166,419 miles
  • 2021 – 162,463 miles
  • 2020 – 151,455 miles
  • 2019 – 140,565 miles
  • 2018 – 132,497 miles
  • 2017 – 123,334 miles
  • 2016 – 114,254 miles
  • 2015 – 105,527 miles
  • 2014 – 96,824 miles
  • 2013 – 86,169 miles
  • 2012 – 74,551 miles
  • 2011 – 64,196 miles
  • 2010 – 55,262 miles
  • 2009 – 44,377 miles
  • 2007 – 36,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,419 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Close to excessive. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Bumper corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,419 miles (+3,956)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    166,419 miles
    Test number
    323837160056
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Close to excessive. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass162,463 miles (+11,008)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    162,463 miles
    Test number
    430859967834
    • 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 Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper corroded.

  3. Pass151,455 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    151,455 miles
    Test number
    921159703052
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield loose
    • AdvisoryLower ball joint dust covers perishing
    • AdvisoryRear bumper condition
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryUnable to see front pads clearly

  4. Fail151,448 miles (+10,883)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,448 miles
    Test number
    936266435057
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield loose
    • AdvisoryLower ball joint dust covers perishing
    • AdvisoryRear bumper condition
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryUnable to see front pads clearly

  5. Pass140,565 miles (+8,068)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    140,565 miles
    Test number
    236960691635
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass132,497 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    132,497 miles
    Test number
    741393939749
    • AdvisoryRear brake judder

  7. Fail132,497 miles (+9,163)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,497 miles
    Test number
    270182824040
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake judder

  8. Pass123,334 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    123,334 miles
    Test number
    317044316946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Fail123,304 miles (+9,050)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,304 miles
    Test number
    887518430981
    • FailureCentral Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stabalizer (6.1.D.1a)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass114,254 miles (+8,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    114,254 miles
    Test number
    286397242182
    • AdvisoryN/s/f droplink has slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass105,527 miles (+8,703)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    105,527 miles
    Test number
    126782765446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,824 miles (+10,655)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    96,824 miles
    Test number
    339004544062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,169 miles (+11,618)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    86,169 miles
    Test number
    275409933060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,551 miles (+10,355)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    74,551 miles
    Test number
    168641612089
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Fail64,196 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,196 miles
    Test number
    185748601448
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteCoolant level low
    • NoteSlight diesel leak from injector leak off pipes

  16. Pass64,196 miles (+8,934)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    64,196 miles
    Test number
    478678101077
    • NoteCoolant level low
    • NoteSlight diesel leak from injector leak off pipes

  17. Pass55,262 miles (+10,885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    55,262 miles
    Test number
    902459800029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass44,377 miles (+8,224)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    44,377 miles
    Test number
    392154119021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,153 miles (+8,786)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    36,153 miles
    Test number
    721661347353
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

  20. Pass27,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    27,367 miles
    Test number
    163459117489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 EFP

Does LB53 EFP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 EFP expired on 7 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 EFP?
The MOT on LB53 EFP expired on 7 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 EFP done?
LB53 EFP was recorded at 166,419 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2022, an average of 8,950 miles a year.
Has LB53 EFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 EFP has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on LB53 EFP 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 EFP find?
LB53 EFP passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2022 with 2 minor defects and 12 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 11 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LB53E registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.