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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc

LB53 FCYMOT history

LB53 FCY is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 11 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 172,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
172,032 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 FCY
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
11 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 FCY was last recorded at 172,032 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 7,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,723 miles · 26 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,309 miles
Average per year
7,381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,032 miles
  • 2025 – 164,723 miles
  • 2024 – 158,239 miles
  • 2023 – 152,046 miles
  • 2022 – 148,054 miles
  • 2021 – 143,458 miles
  • 2020 – 139,132 miles
  • 2019 – 139,082 miles
  • 2018 – 139,082 miles
  • 2016 – 133,289 miles
  • 2015 – 118,798 miles
  • 2013 – 104,525 miles
  • 2012 – 101,872 miles
  • 2011 – 99,071 miles
  • 2010 – 95,584 miles
  • 2009 – 77,540 miles
  • 2008 – 56,758 miles
  • 2007 – 26,731 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,032 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,032 miles (+7,309)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    172,032 miles
    Test number
    588343142024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass164,723 miles (+6,484)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    164,723 miles
    Test number
    207389048216
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass158,239 miles (+1,417)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    158,239 miles
    Test number
    130081176436
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass156,822 miles (+4,776)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    156,822 miles
    Test number
    157574253665
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar 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))

  5. Pass152,046 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    152,046 miles
    Test number
    638019141018
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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))

  6. Fail152,046 miles (+3,992)2 dangerous2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,046 miles
    Test number
    619164603277
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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))

  7. Pass148,054 miles (+4,596)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    148,054 miles
    Test number
    768576140916
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe front flange (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass143,458 miles (+4,326)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    143,458 miles
    Test number
    690781496105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass139,132 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    139,132 miles
    Test number
    610444523706
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail139,132 miles (+50)3 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,132 miles
    Test number
    156283958562
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass139,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    139,082 miles
    Test number
    108664483325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail139,082 miles (+5,793)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,082 miles
    Test number
    196313185573
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass133,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    133,289 miles
    Test number
    292132195020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail133,289 miles (+14,491)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,289 miles
    Test number
    403871933529
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dip and main (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass118,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    118,798 miles
    Test number
    498474625009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail118,798 miles (+14,273)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,798 miles
    Test number
    925253025094
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass104,525 miles (+2,653)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    104,525 miles
    Test number
    195984253361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass101,872 miles (+2,801)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    101,872 miles
    Test number
    108914352317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass99,071 miles (+3,487)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    99,071 miles
    Test number
    456771141356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass95,584 miles (+18,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    95,584 miles
    Test number
    770762940392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass77,540 miles (+20,782)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    77,540 miles
    Test number
    233366349362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,758 miles (+16,336)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    56,758 miles
    Test number
    283359718310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,422 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,422 miles
    Test number
    173687908445
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  24. Pass40,422 miles (+13,691)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    40,422 miles
    Test number
    491837508072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    26,731 miles
    Test number
    934372407063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 FCY

Does LB53 FCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 FCY is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 FCY?
The MOT on LB53 FCY is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 FCY done?
LB53 FCY was recorded at 172,032 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 7,381 miles a year.
Has LB53 FCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 FCY has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 FCY 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 FCY find?
LB53 FCY passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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