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Ford Transit Connect

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc

LB53 LFXMOT history

LB53 LFX is a blue diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 12 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 185,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2025
Mileage
185,213 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 LFX
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 expired on 17 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 LFX was last recorded at 185,213 miles on 9 Oct 2024, 8,720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,493 miles · 18 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
8,720 miles
Average per year
8,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 185,213 miles
  • 2023 – 176,493 miles
  • 2022 – 166,573 miles
  • 2021 – 155,566 miles
  • 2020 – 147,665 miles
  • 2019 – 135,688 miles
  • 2018 – 124,535 miles
  • 2017 – 111,809 miles
  • 2016 – 99,962 miles
  • 2015 – 90,775 miles
  • 2014 – 79,624 miles
  • 2013 – 63,100 miles
  • 2012 – 56,837 miles
  • 2011 – 53,861 miles
  • 2010 – 50,734 miles
  • 2009 – 46,492 miles
  • 2008 – 41,984 miles
  • 2007 – 33,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,213 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Wear on brake pedal rubber

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Dents on nsf/osf/nsr

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Sills corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,213 miles (+8,720)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    185,213 miles
    Test number
    516068224642
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass176,493 miles (+172)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    176,493 miles
    Test number
    604541955373
    • AdvisoryDents on nsf/osf/nsr
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySills corroding
    • AdvisorySlight runout on rear brakes [rbt]
    • AdvisoryWear on brake pedal rubber

  3. Fail176,321 miles (+9,748)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,321 miles
    Test number
    658417482742
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDents on nsf/osf/nsr
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySills corroding
    • AdvisorySlight runout on rear brakes [rbt]
    • AdvisoryWear on brake pedal rubber

  4. Pass166,573 miles (+49)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    166,573 miles
    Test number
    635637373537
    • AdvisoryDent in nsf wheel
    • AdvisoryJudder on rear brakes [rbt]
    • AdvisoryNsf/osf/osr tyres worn on edges & nsr tyre cracking /nail in tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak / engine rattle
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroding
    • AdvisoryWear on brake pedal rubber

  5. Fail166,524 miles (+10,958)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,524 miles
    Test number
    134431457031
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDent in nsf wheel
    • AdvisoryJudder on rear brakes [rbt]
    • AdvisoryNsf/osf/osr tyres worn on edges & nsr tyre cracking /nail in tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak / engine rattle
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroding
    • AdvisoryWear on brake pedal rubber

  6. Pass155,566 miles (+159)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    155,566 miles
    Test number
    755975443076
    • AdvisoryJudder on osr brake [rbt]
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryWear on pedal rubbers

  7. Fail155,407 miles (+7,742)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,407 miles
    Test number
    338157961854
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryJudder on osr brake [rbt]
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryWear on pedal rubbers

  8. Pass147,665 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    147,665 miles
    Test number
    333306392389
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail147,661 miles (+11,973)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,661 miles
    Test number
    480939374760
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass135,688 miles (+145)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    135,688 miles
    Test number
    929229535327
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail135,543 miles (+11,008)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,543 miles
    Test number
    172942368231
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorLower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass124,535 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    124,535 miles
    Test number
    833161817664
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust blowing
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded

  13. Fail124,535 miles (+12,726)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,535 miles
    Test number
    821690148401
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust blowing
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded

  14. Pass111,809 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    111,809 miles
    Test number
    329974705772
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail111,809 miles (+11,847)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,809 miles
    Test number
    658618221812
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass99,962 miles (+39)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    99,962 miles
    Test number
    951536684359
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake nosiy
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight smear on wipers

  17. Fail99,923 miles (+9,148)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,923 miles
    Test number
    456402883912
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake nosiy
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight smear on wipers

  18. Pass90,775 miles (+11,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    90,775 miles
    Test number
    536051995001
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass79,624 miles (+16,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    79,624 miles
    Test number
    278044274422
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass63,100 miles (+6,263)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    63,100 miles
    Test number
    379723183100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,837 miles (+2,976)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,837 miles
    Test number
    268067882133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,861 miles (+3,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    53,861 miles
    Test number
    406521711232
    • 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)

  23. Pass50,734 miles (+4,242)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    50,734 miles
    Test number
    660625930238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail46,492 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,492 miles
    Test number
    394336339159
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass46,492 miles (+4,508)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    46,492 miles
    Test number
    524016339139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,984 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    41,984 miles
    Test number
    741398548197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    41,814 miles
    Test number
    610382138019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail41,814 miles (+7,948)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,814 miles
    Test number
    314541038016
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  29. Pass33,866 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    33,866 miles
    Test number
    103334107024
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

Questions about LB53 LFX

Does LB53 LFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 LFX expired on 17 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 LFX?
The MOT on LB53 LFX expired on 17 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 LFX done?
LB53 LFX was recorded at 185,213 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2024, an average of 8,520 miles a year.
Has LB53 LFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 LFX has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 LFX 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 LFX find?
LB53 LFX passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2024 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 4 more.

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