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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc

LB53 SWOMOT history

LB53 SWO is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 23 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2021 and it has passed 14 of 27 MOT tests, with 136,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Nov 2021
Mileage
136,726 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2021
MOT tests
27
14 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 SWO
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
23 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB53 SWO was last recorded at 136,726 miles on 30 Nov 2021, 4,685 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,041 miles · 24 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
4,685 miles
Average per year
4,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 136,726 miles
  • 2020 – 132,041 miles
  • 2019 – 127,652 miles
  • 2018 – 125,289 miles
  • 2017 – 122,460 miles
  • 2016 – 119,889 miles
  • 2015 – 116,997 miles
  • 2014 – 114,170 miles
  • 2013 – 110,474 miles
  • 2012 – 106,840 miles
  • 2011 – 102,782 miles
  • 2010 – 98,051 miles
  • 2009 – 92,882 miles
  • 2007 – 80,619 miles
  • 2006 – 62,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail136,726 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength All inner sill excessive corrosion and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view hip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNo reversing light
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear bumper heavily corroded but not structural

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail136,726 miles (+4,685)6 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,726 miles
    Test number
    362038877404
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength All inner sill excessive corrosion and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view hip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNo reversing light
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass132,041 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    132,041 miles
    Test number
    215265407778
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper heavily corroded but not structural

  3. Fail132,041 miles (+4,389)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,041 miles
    Test number
    949113308039
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper heavily corroded but not structural

  4. Pass127,652 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    127,652 miles
    Test number
    511461659129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCompensator spring worn

  5. Fail127,650 miles (+2,361)2 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,650 miles
    Test number
    598772530440
    • DangerousNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCompensator spring worn

  6. Pass125,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    125,289 miles
    Test number
    232284185609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail125,289 miles (+2,829)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,289 miles
    Test number
    840108860645
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass122,460 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    122,460 miles
    Test number
    574954471828
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil sump corroded and has slight leak

  9. Fail122,460 miles (+2,571)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,460 miles
    Test number
    855655369709
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil sump corroded and has slight leak

  10. Pass119,889 miles (+2,892)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    119,889 miles
    Test number
    209224738120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front 1.6/2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryOutter sills corroded

  11. Pass116,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    116,997 miles
    Test number
    169245425114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail116,996 miles (+2,826)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,996 miles
    Test number
    425505125159
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass114,170 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    114,170 miles
    Test number
    359999724139
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Fail114,170 miles (+3,696)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,170 miles
    Test number
    785829124187
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass110,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    110,474 miles
    Test number
    845522223180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail110,474 miles (+3,634)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,474 miles
    Test number
    208082723417
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHeat shield loose

  17. Pass106,840 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    106,840 miles
    Test number
    428450532179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust heatshield insecure
    • NoteRadiator lower crossmember badly coroded

  18. Fail106,840 miles (+4,058)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,840 miles
    Test number
    856369422140
    • FailureFront Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust heatshield insecure
    • NoteRadiator lower crossmember badly coroded

  19. Pass102,782 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    102,782 miles
    Test number
    208892631122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRadiator lower crossmember badly coroded

  20. Fail102,782 miles (+4,731)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,782 miles
    Test number
    728231331147
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRadiator lower crossmember badly coroded

  21. Pass98,051 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    98,051 miles
    Test number
    283681330189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBattery Light On Dash Alternator May Not Be Charging
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside Rear Bumper End Cap Missing

  22. Fail98,051 miles (+5,169)1 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,051 miles
    Test number
    960891230189
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBattery Light On Dash Alternator May Not Be Charging
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside Rear Bumper End Cap Missing

  23. Pass92,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    92,882 miles
    Test number
    254376929449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail92,883 miles (+12,264)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,883 miles
    Test number
    991246229183
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass80,619 miles (+17,821)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    80,619 miles
    Test number
    334945647351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail62,798 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,798 miles
    Test number
    182779236344
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass62,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    62,798 miles
    Test number
    933739636313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 SWO

Does LB53 SWO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 SWO expired on 23 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 SWO?
The MOT on LB53 SWO expired on 23 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 SWO done?
LB53 SWO was recorded at 136,726 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2021, an average of 4,933 miles a year.
Has LB53 SWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 SWO has failed 13 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LB53 SWO 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 SWO find?
LB53 SWO failed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2021 with 6 major defects, 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension tower; nearside headlamp not working on dipped beam; nearside suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength all inner sill excessive corrosion and holed, and 9 more.

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