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Ford Transit Connect

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc

LB53 YRGMOT history

LB53 YRG is a grey diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 24 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 252,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
252,434 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 YRG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 YRG was last recorded at 252,434 miles on 22 May 2026, 3,239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 May 2015: 179,638 miles, lower than 179,682 miles on 29 Apr 2015.

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
249,195 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,239 miles
Average per year
11,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 252,434 miles
  • 2025 – 249,195 miles
  • 2024 – 246,780 miles
  • 2023 – 241,230 miles
  • 2022 – 232,903 miles
  • 2020 – 217,375 miles
  • 2019 – 209,803 miles
  • 2018 – 205,203 miles
  • 2017 – 185,540 miles
  • 2016 – 180,862 miles
  • 2015 – 179,638 miles
  • 2014 – 172,557 miles
  • 2013 – 167,986 miles
  • 2012 – 136,283 miles
  • 2011 – 108,410 miles
  • 2010 – 83,844 miles
  • 2009 – 69,543 miles
  • 2008 – 49,932 miles
  • 2007 – 31,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass252,434 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass252,434 miles (+3,239)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    252,434 miles
    Test number
    651452012510
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass249,195 miles (+2,415)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    249,195 miles
    Test number
    216560218885
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill's - both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass246,780 miles (+5,550)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    246,780 miles
    Test number
    981168215706
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass241,230 miles (+8,327)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    241,230 miles
    Test number
    130507616540
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass232,903 miles (+15,528)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    232,903 miles
    Test number
    806375183285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass217,375 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    217,375 miles
    Test number
    851847923948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail217,373 miles (+7,570)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,373 miles
    Test number
    931998089040
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass209,803 miles (+4,600)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    209,803 miles
    Test number
    542240661194
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill has minor corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  9. Pass205,203 miles (+38)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    205,203 miles
    Test number
    381801336155
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail205,165 miles (+19,625)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,165 miles
    Test number
    881738152830
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle brake imbalance across rear axle, nearside lazy. (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside inner sill under car. (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres worn close to limit. (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass185,540 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    185,540 miles
    Test number
    390399682120
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail185,540 miles (+4,678)1 dangerous13 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,540 miles
    Test number
    589671568968
    • DangerousOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall 225 45 17 (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall 225 45 17 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryBattery light on

  13. Pass180,862 miles (+1,224)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    180,862 miles
    Test number
    696004671803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass179,638 miles (-44)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    179,638 miles
    Test number
    247436025405
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail179,682 miles (+7,125)7 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,682 miles
    Test number
    869669715151
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass172,557 miles (+4,571)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    172,557 miles
    Test number
    306131704188
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  17. Pass167,986 miles (+31,703)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    167,986 miles
    Test number
    238783013126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass136,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    136,283 miles
    Test number
    589282322159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail136,283 miles (+27,873)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,283 miles
    Test number
    797442322127
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass108,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    108,410 miles
    Test number
    166520221171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail108,410 miles (+24,566)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,410 miles
    Test number
    699800621139
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass83,844 miles (+14,301)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    83,844 miles
    Test number
    171844900444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,543 miles (+19,611)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    69,543 miles
    Test number
    304605309057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,932 miles (+18,542)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    49,932 miles
    Test number
    183472908417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail31,390 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,390 miles
    Test number
    440696907034
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  26. Pass31,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    31,390 miles
    Test number
    711576607020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 YRG

Does LB53 YRG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 YRG is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 YRG?
The MOT on LB53 YRG is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 YRG done?
LB53 YRG was recorded at 252,434 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 11,410 miles a year.
Has LB53 YRG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 YRG has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LB53 YRG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 YRG find?
LB53 YRG passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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