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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc

LB53 FHYMOT history

LB53 FHY is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 11 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2024 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 141,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2024
Mileage
141,006 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2023
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,361 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 FHY
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 expired on 8 May 2024
Latest MOT test
5 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 FHY was last recorded at 141,006 miles on 5 May 2023, 76 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,930 miles · 28 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
76 miles
Average per year
7,361 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 141,006 miles
  • 2022 – 136,439 miles
  • 2021 – 136,354 miles
  • 2017 – 134,576 miles
  • 2016 – 128,450 miles
  • 2015 – 118,295 miles
  • 2014 – 105,359 miles
  • 2013 – 88,406 miles
  • 2012 – 74,170 miles
  • 2011 – 60,766 miles
  • 2010 – 45,867 miles
  • 2009 – 32,874 miles
  • 2008 – 28,772 miles
  • 2007 – 21,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,006 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Inner side wall of tyre slightly perished.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass141,006 miles (+76)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    141,006 miles
    Test number
    584180794299
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail140,930 miles (+4,491)4 major1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,930 miles
    Test number
    621921623978
    • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid low

  3. Pass136,439 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    136,439 miles
    Test number
    481703182167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. FailMileage not read4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    756037490649
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass136,354 miles (+1,778)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    136,354 miles
    Test number
    809039279904
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass134,576 miles (+6,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    134,576 miles
    Test number
    286631580478
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass128,450 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    128,450 miles
    Test number
    319876193683
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner side wall of tyre slightly perished.

  8. Fail128,449 miles (+10,154)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,449 miles
    Test number
    629476986986
    • DangerousNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureFront Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner side wall of tyre slightly perished.

  9. Pass118,295 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    118,295 miles
    Test number
    336728495083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteInjector leak off pipes damp

  10. Fail118,295 miles (+12,936)2 repaired7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,295 miles
    Test number
    987028695031
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteInjector leak off pipes damp

  11. Pass105,359 miles (+163)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    105,359 miles
    Test number
    359776584033
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Fail105,196 miles (+16,790)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,196 miles
    Test number
    157993284017
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass88,406 miles (+14,236)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    88,406 miles
    Test number
    829226453058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteThe nearside tyre is worn on the outer edge
    • NoteThe offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

  14. Fail74,170 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,170 miles
    Test number
    168036442026
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  15. Pass74,170 miles (+13,404)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    74,170 miles
    Test number
    436816142009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,766 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    60,766 miles
    Test number
    819402961055
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail60,766 miles (+14,899)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,766 miles
    Test number
    108651861448
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass45,867 miles (+12,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    45,867 miles
    Test number
    614281370097
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass32,874 miles (+4,102)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    32,874 miles
    Test number
    701592319010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    28,772 miles
    Test number
    194506118036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,772 miles (+7,759)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,772 miles
    Test number
    501176018056
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureStop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre side wall

  22. Pass21,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    21,013 miles
    Test number
    311755417073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail21,013 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,013 miles
    Test number
    503895917009
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB53 FHY

Does LB53 FHY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 FHY expired on 8 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 FHY?
The MOT on LB53 FHY expired on 8 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 FHY done?
LB53 FHY was recorded at 141,006 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2023, an average of 7,361 miles a year.
Has LB53 FHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 FHY has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 FHY 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 FHY find?
LB53 FHY passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2023 with 10 advisories: front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 7 more.

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