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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc

LB53 EYVMOT history

LB53 EYV is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 30 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 171,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2024
Mileage
171,485 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 EYV
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
30 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB53 EYV was last recorded at 171,485 miles on 2 Apr 2024, 9,574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,911 miles · 3 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
9,574 miles
Average per year
8,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 171,485 miles
  • 2023 – 161,911 miles
  • 2022 – 155,124 miles
  • 2021 – 147,652 miles
  • 2020 – 142,955 miles
  • 2019 – 136,461 miles
  • 2018 – 128,119 miles
  • 2017 – 120,234 miles
  • 2016 – 109,157 miles
  • 2015 – 95,944 miles
  • 2014 – 83,765 miles
  • 2013 – 70,529 miles
  • 2012 – 63,156 miles
  • 2011 – 53,632 miles
  • 2010 – 44,585 miles
  • 2009 – 44,183 miles
  • 2008 – 38,815 miles
  • 2007 – 32,664 miles
  • 2006 – 26,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail171,485 miles
  • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside front (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front & rear wheels corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail171,485 miles (+9,574)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,485 miles
    Test number
    107664757155
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass161,911 miles (+56)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    161,911 miles
    Test number
    784452133759
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear wheels corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner & outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust fouling anti-roll bar link
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn smooth on inner & outer edges
  3. Fail161,855 miles (+6,731)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,855 miles
    Test number
    368832502979
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear wheels corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner & outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust fouling anti-roll bar link
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn smooth on inner & outer edges
  4. Pass155,124 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    155,124 miles
    Test number
    724636992934
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail155,117 miles (+7,465)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,117 miles
    Test number
    131664905757
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass147,652 miles (+4,697)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    147,652 miles
    Test number
    520231664362
    • AdvisoryAll four wheels corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer & inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass142,955 miles (+334)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    142,955 miles
    Test number
    528317209832
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear wheels
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper corroded
  8. Fail142,621 miles (+6,160)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,621 miles
    Test number
    421067965893
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront & wheels corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. Pass136,461 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    136,461 miles
    Test number
    878506211710
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear valance / bumper mounting panel corroded
  10. Fail136,454 miles (+8,335)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,454 miles
    Test number
    425829386911
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear valance / bumper mounting panel corroded
  11. Pass128,119 miles (+7,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    128,119 miles
    Test number
    886137796102
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak sills are thin etc
  12. Pass120,234 miles (+11,077)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    120,234 miles
    Test number
    425454911722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    109,157 miles
    Test number
    544878510503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail109,157 miles (+13,213)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,157 miles
    Test number
    517438415602
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2X (8.2.2)
    • 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  15. Pass95,944 miles (+12,179)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    95,944 miles
    Test number
    606054365085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,765 miles (+13,236)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    83,765 miles
    Test number
    188269864066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,529 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    70,529 miles
    Test number
    506080073012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail70,529 miles (+7,373)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,529 miles
    Test number
    607410373089
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass63,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    63,156 miles
    Test number
    319314502163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,156 miles (+9,524)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,156 miles
    Test number
    975094102164
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  21. Pass53,632 miles (+9,047)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    53,632 miles
    Test number
    257208601409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,585 miles (+402)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,585 miles
    Test number
    711962510169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,183 miles (+5,368)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    44,183 miles
    Test number
    382497239344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,815 miles (+6,151)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    38,815 miles
    Test number
    491154348430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,664 miles (+5,990)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    32,664 miles
    Test number
    254594447378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    26,674 miles
    Test number
    411414556472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 EYV

Does LB53 EYV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 EYV expired on 3 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 EYV?
The MOT on LB53 EYV expired on 3 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 EYV done?
LB53 EYV was recorded at 171,485 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2024, an average of 8,378 miles a year.
Has LB53 EYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 EYV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 EYV 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 EYV find?
LB53 EYV failed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2024 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill; nearside suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner sill; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 4 more.

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