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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc

LB53 YVOMOT history

LB53 YVO is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 26 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 161,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2026
Mileage
161,274 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 YVO
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 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 YVO was last recorded at 161,274 miles on 19 Feb 2025, 474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,800 miles · 16 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
474 miles
Average per year
7,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,274 miles
  • 2024 – 160,800 miles
  • 2023 – 158,350 miles
  • 2022 – 156,362 miles
  • 2020 – 153,538 miles
  • 2019 – 146,632 miles
  • 2018 – 138,144 miles
  • 2017 – 126,040 miles
  • 2016 – 118,117 miles
  • 2015 – 112,562 miles
  • 2014 – 104,621 miles
  • 2013 – 97,165 miles
  • 2012 – 85,732 miles
  • 2011 – 73,792 miles
  • 2010 – 62,492 miles
  • 2009 – 50,559 miles
  • 2008 – 37,980 miles
  • 2007 – 26,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,274 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ,d, bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ,d, bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass161,274 miles (+474)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    161,274 miles
    Test number
    958355130971
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ,d, bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ,d, bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail160,800 miles (+2,450)1 dangerous7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,800 miles
    Test number
    546440216178
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Due to a repair on sidewall/tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And outer. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass158,350 miles (+1,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    158,350 miles
    Test number
    944721631535
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass156,362 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    156,362 miles
    Test number
    969835482561
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail156,330 miles (+2,792)3 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,330 miles
    Test number
    865344351308
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass153,538 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    153,538 miles
    Test number
    142160855459
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail153,538 miles (+6,906)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,538 miles
    Test number
    636707300710
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass146,632 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    146,632 miles
    Test number
    410664463613
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s & o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail146,632 miles (+8,488)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,632 miles
    Test number
    454728459077
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s & o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass138,144 miles (+12,104)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    138,144 miles
    Test number
    415473325884
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass126,040 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    126,040 miles
    Test number
    397282218541
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering ram(s) components slightly misaligned (2.3.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail126,040 miles (+7,923)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,040 miles
    Test number
    976423247936
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering ram(s) components slightly misaligned (2.3.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass118,117 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    118,117 miles
    Test number
    863445609625
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail118,117 miles (+5,555)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,117 miles
    Test number
    578088116035
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  15. Pass112,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    112,562 miles
    Test number
    501957619410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail112,562 miles (+7,941)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,562 miles
    Test number
    601676864237
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass104,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    104,621 miles
    Test number
    569538744245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail104,621 miles (+7,456)9 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,621 miles
    Test number
    298308644213
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteExhaust heat sheild loose

  19. Pass97,165 miles (+11,433)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    97,165 miles
    Test number
    155367063208
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteHeat shield insecure

  20. Pass85,732 miles (+11,940)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    85,732 miles
    Test number
    287845532279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,792 miles (+11,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    73,792 miles
    Test number
    869891581120
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass62,492 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    62,492 miles
    Test number
    621374750164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail62,492 miles (+11,933)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,492 miles
    Test number
    554514150192
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass50,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    50,559 miles
    Test number
    421212259125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail50,559 miles (+12,579)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,559 miles
    Test number
    932102659106
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass37,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    37,980 miles
    Test number
    230125478066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail37,979 miles (+11,568)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,979 miles
    Test number
    264085578070
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  28. Pass26,411 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    26,411 miles
    Test number
    132367857073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f seat belt may not lock under light impacks †front pads 3mm approxs

Questions about LB53 YVO

Does LB53 YVO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 YVO expired on 18 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 YVO?
The MOT on LB53 YVO expired on 18 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 YVO done?
LB53 YVO was recorded at 161,274 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2025, an average of 7,500 miles a year.
Has LB53 YVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 YVO has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 YVO 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 YVO find?
LB53 YVO passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2025 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside windscreen wiper blade defective; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 5 more.

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