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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc

LB53 FDOMOT history

LB53 FDO is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 5 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 188,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
188,631 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 FDO
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
5 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 FDO was last recorded at 188,631 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 3,154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,477 miles · 6 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,154 miles
Average per year
9,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,631 miles
  • 2024 – 185,477 miles
  • 2023 – 181,961 miles
  • 2022 – 177,270 miles
  • 2021 – 172,308 miles
  • 2020 – 167,311 miles
  • 2019 – 160,836 miles
  • 2018 – 152,689 miles
  • 2017 – 148,438 miles
  • 2016 – 133,678 miles
  • 2015 – 121,118 miles
  • 2014 – 111,276 miles
  • 2013 – 94,986 miles
  • 2012 – 82,124 miles
  • 2011 – 63,932 miles
  • 2010 – 48,446 miles
  • 2009 – 37,960 miles
  • 2008 – 28,300 miles
  • 2007 – 15,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,631 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,631 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    188,631 miles
    Test number
    847899478930
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Fail188,631 miles (+3,154)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,631 miles
    Test number
    787837538202
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Pass185,477 miles (+3,516)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    185,477 miles
    Test number
    752481203291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass181,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    181,961 miles
    Test number
    545842563811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail181,961 miles (+4,691)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,961 miles
    Test number
    416426428744
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass177,270 miles (+4,962)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    177,270 miles
    Test number
    527038682984
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass172,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    172,308 miles
    Test number
    327076581445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail172,308 miles (+4,997)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,308 miles
    Test number
    780761348077
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass167,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    167,311 miles
    Test number
    217331108907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail167,311 miles (+6,475)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,311 miles
    Test number
    122720065159
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass160,836 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    160,836 miles
    Test number
    570270570027
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Fail160,836 miles (+8,147)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,836 miles
    Test number
    507243186112
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass152,689 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    152,689 miles
    Test number
    561778844134
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Fail152,689 miles (+252)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,689 miles
    Test number
    365180819942
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Fail152,437 miles (+3,999)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,437 miles
    Test number
    238682874350
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass148,438 miles (+167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    148,438 miles
    Test number
    667941061721
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

  17. Fail148,271 miles (+14,593)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,271 miles
    Test number
    181069108956
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

  18. Pass133,678 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    133,678 miles
    Test number
    129997662607
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail133,678 miles (+12,560)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,678 miles
    Test number
    998872725467
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass121,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    121,118 miles
    Test number
    535167835085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail121,113 miles (+9,837)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,113 miles
    Test number
    325927435097
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  22. Pass111,276 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    111,276 miles
    Test number
    807907724057
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Fail111,269 miles (+16,283)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,269 miles
    Test number
    146114424476
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass94,986 miles (+12,862)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    94,986 miles
    Test number
    137047113474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass82,124 miles (+18,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    82,124 miles
    Test number
    577154132036
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass63,932 miles (+15,486)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    63,932 miles
    Test number
    926005231059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside lower mirror cracked

  27. Pass48,446 miles (+10,486)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    48,446 miles
    Test number
    783663430051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass37,960 miles (+9,660)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    37,960 miles
    Test number
    481364119063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass28,300 miles (+13,081)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    28,300 miles
    Test number
    160254418052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass15,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    15,219 miles
    Test number
    250709407015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 FDO

Does LB53 FDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 FDO is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 FDO?
The MOT on LB53 FDO is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 FDO done?
LB53 FDO was recorded at 188,631 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 9,095 miles a year.
Has LB53 FDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 FDO has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 FDO 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 FDO find?
LB53 FDO passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: central rear upper stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside lower integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded, and 2 more.

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