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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc

LB53 ZFJMOT history

LB53 ZFJ is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 3 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 105,294 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2024
Mileage
105,294 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 ZFJ
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
3 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 ZFJ was last recorded at 105,294 miles on 11 Jul 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,291 miles · 20 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 105,294 miles
  • 2022 – 101,552 miles
  • 2021 – 99,412 miles
  • 2019 – 97,560 miles
  • 2018 – 91,341 miles
  • 2017 – 83,998 miles
  • 2016 – 76,512 miles
  • 2015 – 69,268 miles
  • 2014 – 63,622 miles
  • 2013 – 58,121 miles
  • 2012 – 52,406 miles
  • 2011 – 46,592 miles
  • 2010 – 43,136 miles
  • 2009 – 36,736 miles
  • 2008 – 31,211 miles
  • 2007 – 24,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,294 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired spring located on axle (1.1.17 (a))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,294 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    105,294 miles
    Test number
    710249876842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired spring located on axle (1.1.17 (a))

  2. Fail105,291 miles (+3,739)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,291 miles
    Test number
    489674493893
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting tow hitch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened back of disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp not working

  3. Pass101,552 miles (+2,140)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    101,552 miles
    Test number
    399963838312
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General body corrosion for the age of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both near & Offside (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Pass99,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    99,412 miles
    Test number
    382216099835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail99,412 miles (+1,852)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,412 miles
    Test number
    746353662633
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass97,560 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,560 miles
    Test number
    305351855825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail97,558 miles (+6,217)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,558 miles
    Test number
    266537732126
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  8. Pass91,341 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    91,341 miles
    Test number
    296221279527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail91,314 miles (+7,316)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,314 miles
    Test number
    183626941781
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass83,998 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    83,998 miles
    Test number
    661229946296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail83,989 miles (+7,477)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,989 miles
    Test number
    813573083895
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass76,512 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    76,512 miles
    Test number
    847225654102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,510 miles (+7,242)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,510 miles
    Test number
    196928336191
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass69,268 miles (+350)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    69,268 miles
    Test number
    156606355159
    • NoteAdvise underneath of body and suspension very rusty

  15. Fail68,918 miles (+5,296)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,918 miles
    Test number
    546502345176
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise underneath of body and suspension very rusty

  16. Pass63,622 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    63,622 miles
    Test number
    528766274195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,533 miles (+5,412)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,533 miles
    Test number
    265830674151
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass58,121 miles (+5,715)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    58,121 miles
    Test number
    539248653133
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRadiator support corroded

  19. Pass52,406 miles (+5,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    52,406 miles
    Test number
    106637342190
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass46,592 miles (+3,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,592 miles
    Test number
    497046171054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass43,136 miles (+6,400)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,136 miles
    Test number
    592212080065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    36,736 miles
    Test number
    191307959466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,736 miles (+5,525)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,736 miles
    Test number
    412437659074
    • 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)

  24. Pass31,211 miles (+6,397)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    31,211 miles
    Test number
    682048558035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    24,814 miles
    Test number
    464580847091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 ZFJ

Does LB53 ZFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 ZFJ expired on 10 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 ZFJ?
The MOT on LB53 ZFJ expired on 10 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 ZFJ done?
LB53 ZFJ was recorded at 105,294 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2023, an average of 4,902 miles a year.
Has LB53 ZFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 ZFJ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 ZFJ 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 ZFJ find?
LB53 ZFJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired spring located on axle.

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