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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc

LB53 FDNMOT history

LB53 FDN is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 6 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 134,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2024
Mileage
134,403 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2023
MOT tests
31
17 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 FDN
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
6 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 FDN was last recorded at 134,403 miles on 10 Jan 2023, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,393 miles · 18 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
6,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 134,403 miles
  • 2022 – 134,393 miles
  • 2021 – 131,848 miles
  • 2020 – 129,672 miles
  • 2019 – 127,064 miles
  • 2018 – 118,024 miles
  • 2017 – 113,981 miles
  • 2016 – 108,534 miles
  • 2015 – 103,244 miles
  • 2014 – 99,079 miles
  • 2013 – 91,163 miles
  • 2012 – 82,836 miles
  • 2011 – 73,438 miles
  • 2010 – 61,751 miles
  • 2009 – 46,742 miles
  • 2008 – 41,320 miles
  • 2007 – 35,594 miles
  • 2006 – 29,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,403 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to offside front hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,403 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    134,403 miles
    Test number
    995271246748
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to offside front hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail134,393 miles (+2,545)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,393 miles
    Test number
    176968547409
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside lower sill front end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside sill centre and rear end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside lower sill front end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside lower sill rear end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to offside front hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel arch trim insecure

  3. Pass131,848 miles (+45)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    131,848 miles
    Test number
    496236097244
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to offside front hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail131,803 miles (+2,131)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,803 miles
    Test number
    317925613528
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside rear lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to offside front hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass129,672 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    129,672 miles
    Test number
    820535327591
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive offside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail129,665 miles (+2,601)2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,665 miles
    Test number
    219629125238
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded pipe (front to rear) offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive offside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,064 miles (+36)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    127,064 miles
    Test number
    524850759061
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front worn on edge and close to limit nearside (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail127,028 miles (+9,004)7 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,028 miles
    Test number
    865211305913
    • MajorBumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted nearside rear bumper sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour offside rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorLeaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorLeaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside front lower (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front worn on edge and close to limit nearside (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass118,024 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    118,024 miles
    Test number
    177477134665
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail118,024 miles (+4,043)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,024 miles
    Test number
    212312771929
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  11. Pass113,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    113,981 miles
    Test number
    911659090020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail113,981 miles (+5,447)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,981 miles
    Test number
    455260908911
    • FailureAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass108,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    108,534 miles
    Test number
    489737768461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail108,534 miles (+5,290)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,534 miles
    Test number
    298022959105
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine mount has broke

  15. Pass103,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    103,244 miles
    Test number
    766330591437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail103,244 miles (+4,165)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,244 miles
    Test number
    920221103363
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass99,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    99,079 miles
    Test number
    956371414329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail99,079 miles (+7,916)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,079 miles
    Test number
    415010514425
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass91,163 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    91,163 miles
    Test number
    159817483248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/S/R lamp cluster cracked no whuite light visable

  20. Fail91,163 miles (+8,327)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,163 miles
    Test number
    605707583241
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/S/R lamp cluster cracked no whuite light visable

  21. Pass82,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    82,836 miles
    Test number
    485447502315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail82,836 miles (+9,398)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,836 miles
    Test number
    158716902304
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail73,438 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,438 miles
    Test number
    329191481415
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has nail in tread & worn on inner edge close to limit

  24. Pass73,438 miles (+11,687)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    73,438 miles
    Test number
    725521881252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has nail in tread & worn on inner edge close to limit

  25. Fail61,751 miles5 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,751 miles
    Test number
    604716390222
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Note1/2 litre of enine oil used
    • NoteNearside rear lamp lens cracked broken

  26. Pass61,751 miles (+15,009)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    61,751 miles
    Test number
    991386490230
    • Note1/2 litre of enine oil used
    • NoteNearside rear lamp lens cracked broken

  27. Fail46,742 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,742 miles
    Test number
    143893599216
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteReverse lights in op

  28. Pass46,742 miles (+5,422)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    46,742 miles
    Test number
    162513499248
    • NoteReverse lights in op

  29. Pass41,320 miles (+5,726)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    41,320 miles
    Test number
    280390598213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass35,594 miles (+6,448)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    35,594 miles
    Test number
    854945797257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass29,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    29,146 miles
    Test number
    393701116308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 FDN

Does LB53 FDN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 FDN expired on 9 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 FDN?
The MOT on LB53 FDN expired on 9 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 FDN done?
LB53 FDN was recorded at 134,403 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2023, an average of 6,507 miles a year.
Has LB53 FDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 FDN has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 FDN 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 FDN find?
LB53 FDN passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2023 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to offside front hose; oil leak, but not excessive engine; registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear.

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