Ford Transit Connect
White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc
LB53 FHUMOT history
LB53 FHU is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 4 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 214,180 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 214,180 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,897 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 FHU
- 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
- 4 Feb 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jan 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
LB53 FHU was last recorded at 214,180 miles on 30 Jan 2024, 4,142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 210,038 miles · 10 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4,142 miles
- Average per year
- 9,897 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 214,180 miles
- 2023 – 210,038 miles
- 2022 – 206,130 miles
- 2021 – 202,267 miles
- 2020 – 198,561 miles
- 2019 – 195,357 miles
- 2018 – 189,839 miles
- 2017 – 183,009 miles
- 2016 – 177,453 miles
- 2015 – 169,593 miles
- 2014 – 154,740 miles
- 2013 – 139,249 miles
- 2012 – 123,642 miles
- 2011 – 108,470 miles
- 2010 – 94,811 miles
- 2009 – 81,661 miles
- 2008 – 64,291 miles
- 2007 – 46,027 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail214,180 miles
- MajorFront Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside inner sidesill excessively corroded offside also excessively corroded but not withine prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation lagging 53% (1.2.1 (d))
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2012
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 on 3mm tread depth
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner disc,s badly scored
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 2 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail214,180 miles (+4,142)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,180 miles
- Test number
- 695786821741
- MajorFront Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside inner sidesill excessively corroded offside also excessively corroded but not withine prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation lagging 53% (1.2.1 (d))
Pass210,038 miles (+3,908)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 210,038 miles
- Test number
- 333314157800
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside inner sidesills excessively corroded
Pass206,130 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 206,130 miles
- Test number
- 414083080521
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
Fail206,120 miles (+3,853)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,120 miles
- Test number
- 717424546525
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation lagging 40% (1.2.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
Pass202,267 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 202,267 miles
- Test number
- 922859430675
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner disc,s badly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on inner edges will VERY soon expose cords (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner gaiter greasy but could not find any splits or cuts
Fail202,266 miles (+3,705)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,266 miles
- Test number
- 629733924911
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner disc,s badly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on inner edges will VERY soon expose cords (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner gaiter greasy but could not find any splits or cuts
Pass198,561 miles (+3,204)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 198,561 miles
- Test number
- 839321011848
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges will soon expose cords (5.2.3 (e))
Pass195,357 miles (+5,518)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 195,357 miles
- Test number
- 680671332491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass189,839 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 189,839 miles
- Test number
- 677413897477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail189,838 miles (+6,829)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,838 miles
- Test number
- 903146861055
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear brake application uneven 42% (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front VERY close to exposing cords.Both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges
Pass183,009 miles (+5,556)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 183,009 miles
- Test number
- 832105845459
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre inner edge worn
Pass177,453 miles (+31)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 177,453 miles
- Test number
- 570013721468
- AdvisoryCentre rear ligfht n/w
Fail177,422 miles (+7,829)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,422 miles
- Test number
- 279663593420
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryCentre rear ligfht n/w
Pass169,593 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 169,593 miles
- Test number
- 248270115033
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail169,593 miles (+14,853)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,593 miles
- Test number
- 577279705056
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass154,740 miles (+15,491)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 154,740 miles
- Test number
- 969689204074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,249 miles (+15,607)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 139,249 miles
- Test number
- 265271633023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,642 miles (+94)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 123,642 miles
- Test number
- 308237622054
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePower steering fluid below min
Fail123,548 miles (+15,078)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,548 miles
- Test number
- 878145522031
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePower steering fluid below min
Pass108,470 miles (+13,659)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 108,470 miles
- Test number
- 167175821477
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass94,811 miles (+13,150)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 94,811 miles
- Test number
- 664227020049
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass81,661 miles (+17,370)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 81,661 miles
- Test number
- 484102919068
- 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)
Pass64,291 miles (+18,264)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 64,291 miles
- Test number
- 890331338031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,027 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 46,027 miles
- Test number
- 253763837059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB53 FHU
- Does LB53 FHU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB53 FHU expired on 4 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 FHU?
- The MOT on LB53 FHU expired on 4 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB53 FHU done?
- LB53 FHU was recorded at 214,180 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2024, an average of 9,897 miles a year.
- Has LB53 FHU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 FHU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB53 FHU 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 FHU find?
- LB53 FHU failed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2024 with 6 major defects: front lower seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside inner sidesill excessively corroded offside also excessively corroded but not withine prescribed area; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak, and 3 more.
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