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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc

LB53 ZFFMOT history

LB53 ZFF is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 19 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2024 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 121,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2024
Mileage
121,255 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2023
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 ZFF
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
19 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 ZFF was last recorded at 121,255 miles on 27 Feb 2023, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jan 2022: 118,002 miles, lower than 156,676 miles on 18 Jan 2021.

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
121,240 miles · 7 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
5,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 121,255 miles
  • 2022 – 118,150 miles
  • 2021 – 156,676 miles
  • 2019 – 102,946 miles
  • 2016 – 99,790 miles
  • 2015 – 96,748 miles
  • 2014 – 87,638 miles
  • 2013 – 79,381 miles
  • 2011 – 71,533 miles
  • 2010 – 64,065 miles
  • 2009 – 59,768 miles
  • 2008 – 51,624 miles
  • 2007 – 39,097 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,255 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under vehicle (5.3.6 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass121,255 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    121,255 miles
    Test number
    469186697646
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail121,240 miles (+3,090)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,240 miles
    Test number
    685368513252
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass118,150 miles (+148)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    118,150 miles
    Test number
    779564142276
    • MinorNearside Front Outer 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))

  4. Fail118,002 miles (-38,674)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,002 miles
    Test number
    273206471426
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer 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))

  5. Pass156,676 miles (+47,892)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    156,676 miles
    Test number
    294702513438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail108,784 miles (+5,838)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,784 miles
    Test number
    806173524510
    • MajorEngine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,946 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    102,946 miles
    Test number
    958991629040
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail102,946 miles (+3,156)2 dangerous5 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,946 miles
    Test number
    865059778610
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel very poor (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel very poor (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass99,790 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    99,790 miles
    Test number
    973012720360
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail99,790 miles (+3,042)3 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,790 miles
    Test number
    266168935468
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass96,748 miles (+9,110)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    96,748 miles
    Test number
    805868411038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail87,638 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,638 miles
    Test number
    125097414269
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass87,638 miles (+8,257)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    87,638 miles
    Test number
    587027014297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass79,381 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    79,381 miles
    Test number
    818438013299
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail79,381 miles (+7,848)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,381 miles
    Test number
    237794013268
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass71,533 miles (+7,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    71,533 miles
    Test number
    456788681230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail64,065 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,065 miles
    Test number
    194846140205
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass64,065 miles (+4,297)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    64,065 miles
    Test number
    230536040270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,768 miles (+8,144)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    59,768 miles
    Test number
    841628049255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,624 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,624 miles
    Test number
    173586648228
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass51,624 miles (+12,527)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    51,624 miles
    Test number
    454696048235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,097 miles (+5,350)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    39,097 miles
    Test number
    494807627272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    33,747 miles
    Test number
    283706427081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail33,747 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,747 miles
    Test number
    854646027095
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LB53 ZFF

Does LB53 ZFF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 ZFF expired on 26 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 ZFF?
The MOT on LB53 ZFF expired on 26 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 ZFF done?
LB53 ZFF was recorded at 121,255 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2023, an average of 5,439 miles a year.
Has LB53 ZFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 ZFF has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 ZFF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jan 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 ZFF find?
LB53 ZFF passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2023 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under vehicle.

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