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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc

LB53 FCOMOT history

LB53 FCO is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 17 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 178,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2026
Mileage
178,063 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 FCO
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
17 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB53 FCO was last recorded at 178,063 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 4,380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,683 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,380 miles
Average per year
7,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,063 miles
  • 2025 – 173,683 miles
  • 2024 – 170,299 miles
  • 2023 – 165,261 miles
  • 2022 – 160,980 miles
  • 2021 – 154,223 miles
  • 2020 – 148,881 miles
  • 2019 – 144,076 miles
  • 2018 – 137,405 miles
  • 2017 – 128,890 miles
  • 2016 – 121,600 miles
  • 2015 – 117,224 miles
  • 2014 – 112,578 miles
  • 2013 – 108,659 miles
  • 2012 – 101,766 miles
  • 2011 – 92,285 miles
  • 2009 – 81,506 miles
  • 2008 – 59,199 miles
  • 2007 – 41,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail178,063 miles
  • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Reversing lights not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front brake discs slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail178,063 miles (+4,380)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,063 miles
    Test number
    348813741931
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass173,683 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    173,683 miles
    Test number
    695014495432
    • AdvisoryReversing lights not working

  3. Fail173,682 miles (+3,383)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,682 miles
    Test number
    288063531239
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReversing lights not working

  4. Pass170,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    170,299 miles
    Test number
    972080142238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail170,299 miles (+5,038)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,299 miles
    Test number
    983254529829
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass165,261 miles (+4,281)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    165,261 miles
    Test number
    619613347475
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front + rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass160,980 miles (+6,757)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    160,980 miles
    Test number
    555007648163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass154,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    154,223 miles
    Test number
    321737429440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail154,222 miles (+5,341)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,222 miles
    Test number
    984631943636
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass148,881 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    148,881 miles
    Test number
    575485838267
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn

  11. Fail148,881 miles (+4,805)9 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,881 miles
    Test number
    901144977798
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn

  12. Pass144,076 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    144,076 miles
    Test number
    694980939791
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  13. Fail144,075 miles (+6,670)13 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,075 miles
    Test number
    723491837110
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  14. Pass137,405 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    137,405 miles
    Test number
    678057734041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  15. Fail137,404 miles (+8,514)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,404 miles
    Test number
    327771236998
    • DangerousOffside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii))

  16. Pass128,890 miles (+7,290)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    128,890 miles
    Test number
    770896782435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass121,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    121,600 miles
    Test number
    578757547401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail121,600 miles (+4,376)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,600 miles
    Test number
    232849208532
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass117,224 miles (+4,646)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    117,224 miles
    Test number
    979022534074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass112,578 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    112,578 miles
    Test number
    206172464408
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail112,578 miles (+3,919)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,578 miles
    Test number
    335482164105
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass108,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    108,659 miles
    Test number
    215685263448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail108,659 miles (+6,893)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,659 miles
    Test number
    636905163168
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass101,766 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    101,766 miles
    Test number
    775284952188
    • DangerousBattery insecure

  25. Fail101,766 miles (+9,481)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,766 miles
    Test number
    345024852153
    • DangerousBattery insecure
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass92,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    92,285 miles
    Test number
    295501301185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail92,285 miles (+10,779)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,285 miles
    Test number
    339451901133
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  28. Pass81,506 miles (+22,307)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    81,506 miles
    Test number
    630549079201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass59,199 miles (+17,686)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    59,199 miles
    Test number
    141315488106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass41,513 miles (+2,430)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    41,513 miles
    Test number
    223378757431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass39,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    39,083 miles
    Test number
    130626447463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 FCO

Does LB53 FCO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 FCO is valid until 15 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 FCO?
The MOT on LB53 FCO is valid until 15 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 FCO done?
LB53 FCO was recorded at 178,063 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 7,083 miles a year.
Has LB53 FCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 FCO has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 FCO 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 FCO find?
LB53 FCO failed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 5 major defects: driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle; fuel tank leaking; offside inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill, and 2 more.

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