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Ford Transit Connect

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc

LB53 KWAMOT history

LB53 KWA is a blue diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 12 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 113,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
113,467 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 KWA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 KWA was last recorded at 113,467 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 7,116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,351 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,116 miles
Average per year
5,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,467 miles
  • 2025 – 106,351 miles
  • 2024 – 98,651 miles
  • 2023 – 95,124 miles
  • 2022 – 88,352 miles
  • 2020 – 73,364 miles
  • 2019 – 62,603 miles
  • 2018 – 48,987 miles
  • 2017 – 48,648 miles
  • 2016 – 48,365 miles
  • 2015 – 47,727 miles
  • 2014 – 47,252 miles
  • 2013 – 42,169 miles
  • 2012 – 36,965 miles
  • 2011 – 33,528 miles
  • 2010 – 30,891 miles
  • 2009 – 27,707 miles
  • 2008 – 13,693 miles
  • 2007 – 11,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,467 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth starting to split on side (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box / pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread badly cracked (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,467 miles (+7,116)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    113,467 miles
    Test number
    838947944163
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth starting to split on side (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box / pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread badly cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass106,351 miles (+7,700)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    106,351 miles
    Test number
    849306535764
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth starting to split (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test bunting
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass98,651 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    98,651 miles
    Test number
    331612797212
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack leaking slightly
  4. Fail98,651 miles (+3,527)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,651 miles
    Test number
    984642213137
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to compensator (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexy to compensator (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack leaking slightly
  5. Pass95,124 miles (+6,772)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    95,124 miles
    Test number
    579743730616
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass88,352 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    88,352 miles
    Test number
    133319837684
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Radiator support beam very badly corroded and has large section missing
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper heavy corrosion and hole / but no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail88,352 miles (+14,988)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,352 miles
    Test number
    117460872705
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible broken (0.1 (b))
    • 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Radiator support beam very badly corroded and has large section missing
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper heavy corrosion and hole / but no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass73,364 miles (+26)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,364 miles
    Test number
    905985511058
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
  9. Fail73,338 miles (+10,735)1 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,338 miles
    Test number
    846841152205
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
  10. Pass62,603 miles (+13,616)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    62,603 miles
    Test number
    370099347484
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRadiator support corraded
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
  11. Pass48,987 miles (+339)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    48,987 miles
    Test number
    688376585880
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass48,648 miles (+283)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    48,648 miles
    Test number
    763605342556
    • AdvisoryFront radiator support corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Pass48,365 miles (+638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    48,365 miles
    Test number
    107262882088
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Pass47,727 miles (+475)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    47,727 miles
    Test number
    229774949124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,252 miles (+5,083)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    47,252 miles
    Test number
    346973774275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,169 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    42,169 miles
    Test number
    265827163208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,167 miles (+5,202)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,167 miles
    Test number
    106766363257
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass36,965 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,965 miles
    Test number
    339105482296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,964 miles (+3,436)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,964 miles
    Test number
    956544982279
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  20. Pass33,528 miles (+2,637)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    33,528 miles
    Test number
    978695981224
    • NoteNsr tyre outer sidewall starting to crack
  21. Pass30,891 miles (+3,184)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    30,891 miles
    Test number
    243628280249
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly persished
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  22. Pass27,707 miles (+14,014)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    27,707 miles
    Test number
    330832099498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,693 miles (+2,615)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    13,693 miles
    Test number
    771895268339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,078 miles (+778)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    11,078 miles
    Test number
    470988957339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    10,300 miles
    Test number
    873155107069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 KWA

Does LB53 KWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 KWA is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 KWA?
The MOT on LB53 KWA is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 KWA done?
LB53 KWA was recorded at 113,467 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 5,304 miles a year.
Has LB53 KWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 KWA has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 KWA 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 KWA find?
LB53 KWA passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake load sensing valve stiff, and 4 more.

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