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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc

LB53 SXFMOT history

LB53 SXF is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 26 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 225,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
225,323 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 SXF
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
26 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 SXF was last recorded at 225,323 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Dec 2013: 147,306 miles, lower than 170,957 miles on 11 Dec 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
225,207 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
116 miles
Average per year
6,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 225,323 miles
  • 2024 – 221,453 miles
  • 2023 – 217,991 miles
  • 2022 – 214,798 miles
  • 2021 – 211,140 miles
  • 2020 – 206,586 miles
  • 2019 – 202,599 miles
  • 2018 – 197,608 miles
  • 2017 – 193,214 miles
  • 2016 – 188,039 miles
  • 2015 – 183,967 miles
  • 2014 – 179,767 miles
  • 2013 – 147,306 miles
  • 2012 – 170,957 miles
  • 2011 – 164,434 miles
  • 2010 – 149,996 miles
  • 2009 – 139,881 miles
  • 2008 – 130,356 miles
  • 2007 – 121,006 miles
  • 2006 – 101,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,323 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 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.

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,323 miles (+116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    225,323 miles
    Test number
    322080937226
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail225,207 miles (+3,754)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,207 miles
    Test number
    523397920497
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass221,453 miles (+3,462)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    221,453 miles
    Test number
    845851827503
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass217,991 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    217,991 miles
    Test number
    773966345099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail217,904 miles (+3,106)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,904 miles
    Test number
    417954346320
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass214,798 miles (+3,658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    214,798 miles
    Test number
    802576953160
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass211,140 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    211,140 miles
    Test number
    903749122403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail211,001 miles (+4,415)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,001 miles
    Test number
    402634958827
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass206,586 miles (+3,987)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    206,586 miles
    Test number
    379173258207
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass202,599 miles (+4,991)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    202,599 miles
    Test number
    852373397450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass197,608 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    197,608 miles
    Test number
    343112912660
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail197,608 miles (+4,394)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,608 miles
    Test number
    449237925557
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass193,214 miles (+5,175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    193,214 miles
    Test number
    643139554440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox

  14. Pass188,039 miles (+4,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    188,039 miles
    Test number
    761069649073
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass183,967 miles (+4,200)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    183,967 miles
    Test number
    978735118256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass179,767 miles (+32,461)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    179,767 miles
    Test number
    877356844338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail147,306 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,306 miles
    Test number
    658230043362
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass147,306 miles (-23,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    147,306 miles
    Test number
    728130043363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass170,957 miles (+6,523)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    170,957 miles
    Test number
    725666442396
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass164,434 miles (+76)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    164,434 miles
    Test number
    878084751354
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn

  21. Fail164,358 miles (+14,362)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,358 miles
    Test number
    347418941351
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn

  22. Pass149,996 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    149,996 miles
    Test number
    840174740373
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear bumper end cap missing

  23. Fail149,996 miles (+10,115)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,996 miles
    Test number
    892334040344
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear bumper end cap missing

  24. Pass139,881 miles (+9,525)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    139,881 miles
    Test number
    730643149359
    • NoteFront numberplate cracked
    • NoteNearside front tyre valve stem seat leaking slightly

  25. Fail130,356 miles3 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,356 miles
    Test number
    182882858350
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCenter stop light not working
    • NoteWasher jets are in poor condition

  26. Pass130,356 miles (+9,350)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    130,356 miles
    Test number
    514592758309
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCenter stop light not working
    • NoteWasher jets are in poor condition

  27. Pass121,006 miles (+19,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    121,006 miles
    Test number
    862739937387
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass101,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    101,107 miles
    Test number
    990884756347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 SXF

Does LB53 SXF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 SXF is valid until 21 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 SXF?
The MOT on LB53 SXF is valid until 21 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 SXF done?
LB53 SXF was recorded at 225,323 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 6,594 miles a year.
Has LB53 SXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 SXF has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 SXF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Dec 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 SXF find?
LB53 SXF passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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