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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LB53 FXHMOT history

LB53 FXH is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 9 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 179,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jan 2025
Mileage
179,975 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2024
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 FXH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 FXH was last recorded at 179,975 miles on 16 Jan 2024, 180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,795 miles · 3 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
180 miles
Average per year
7,806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 179,975 miles
  • 2022 – 174,565 miles
  • 2021 – 164,557 miles
  • 2020 – 161,837 miles
  • 2019 – 157,580 miles
  • 2018 – 147,933 miles
  • 2017 – 139,380 miles
  • 2016 – 127,804 miles
  • 2015 – 116,998 miles
  • 2014 – 109,078 miles
  • 2013 – 107,963 miles
  • 2012 – 107,136 miles
  • 2011 – 105,728 miles
  • 2009 – 93,614 miles
  • 2008 – 73,739 miles
  • 2007 – 57,484 miles
  • 2006 – 46,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,975 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective Both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Horn not working properly

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,975 miles (+180)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    179,975 miles
    Test number
    390119762466
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail179,795 miles (+5,230)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,795 miles
    Test number
    412309557897
    • MajorNearside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Leaf spring fractured front anchor fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass174,565 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    174,565 miles
    Test number
    125408095725
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail174,564 miles (+10,007)2 dangerous10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,564 miles
    Test number
    232136002906
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass164,557 miles (+2,720)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    164,557 miles
    Test number
    921486872991
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass161,837 miles (+6)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    161,837 miles
    Test number
    477539201998
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake application slightly uneven

  7. Fail161,831 miles (+4,251)5 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,831 miles
    Test number
    211985269856
    • MajorNearside 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass157,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    157,580 miles
    Test number
    645338680395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail157,580 miles (+9,647)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,580 miles
    Test number
    378899312976
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear foot brake performance is low

  10. Pass147,933 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    147,933 miles
    Test number
    708512912562
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Fail147,932 miles (+8,552)1 dangerous4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,932 miles
    Test number
    896544373957
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass139,380 miles (+133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    139,380 miles
    Test number
    798400186210
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Fail139,247 miles (+11,443)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,247 miles
    Test number
    382910734575
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass127,804 miles (+10,806)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    127,804 miles
    Test number
    426962344376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass116,998 miles (+7,920)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    116,998 miles
    Test number
    331748600954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished and cracked
    • AdvisorySlight play steering rack inner joints

  16. Pass109,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    109,078 miles
    Test number
    368806394289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail109,074 miles (+1,111)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,074 miles
    Test number
    207506994226
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  18. Pass107,963 miles (+827)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    107,963 miles
    Test number
    286938193292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass107,136 miles (+1,408)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    107,136 miles
    Test number
    978228372253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass105,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    105,728 miles
    Test number
    405453981269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail105,728 miles (+12,114)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,728 miles
    Test number
    377853881282
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass93,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    93,614 miles
    Test number
    471445939381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail93,614 miles (+19,875)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,614 miles
    Test number
    462065439337
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail73,739 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,739 miles
    Test number
    243373948366
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass73,739 miles (+16,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    73,739 miles
    Test number
    533193548339
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass57,484 miles (+11,209)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    57,484 miles
    Test number
    592941747341
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass46,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    46,275 miles
    Test number
    583614536331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 FXH

Does LB53 FXH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 FXH expired on 15 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 FXH?
The MOT on LB53 FXH expired on 15 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 FXH done?
LB53 FXH was recorded at 179,975 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2024, an average of 7,806 miles a year.
Has LB53 FXH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 FXH has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 FXH 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 FXH find?
LB53 FXH passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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