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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc

LB53 ZHEMOT history

LB53 ZHE is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 24 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 150,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
150,541 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 ZHE
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
24 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 ZHE was last recorded at 150,541 miles on 22 May 2026, 249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jun 2019: 89,129 miles, lower than 91,161 miles on 16 Jun 2018.

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
150,292 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
249 miles
Average per year
6,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,541 miles
  • 2025 – 150,292 miles
  • 2024 – 140,666 miles
  • 2023 – 123,703 miles
  • 2022 – 111,063 miles
  • 2021 – 102,639 miles
  • 2019 – 89,130 miles
  • 2018 – 91,161 miles
  • 2017 – 73,110 miles
  • 2016 – 67,249 miles
  • 2015 – 62,345 miles
  • 2014 – 58,085 miles
  • 2013 – 53,021 miles
  • 2012 – 46,099 miles
  • 2011 – 40,859 miles
  • 2008 – 39,425 miles
  • 2007 – 37,113 miles
  • 2006 – 29,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,541 miles
  • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside inner sills corroded/repairs
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer sills corroded/repairs

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear outer sill corroded and holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear outer sill corroded and holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,541 miles (+249)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    150,541 miles
    Test number
    499087042689
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside inner sills corroded/repairs
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer sills corroded/repairs

  2. Pass150,292 miles (+9,626)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    150,292 miles
    Test number
    681855618000
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (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 Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass140,666 miles (+16,963)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    140,666 miles
    Test number
    794030617034
    • MinorFront Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass123,703 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    123,703 miles
    Test number
    446200138891
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail123,702 miles (+12,639)4 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,702 miles
    Test number
    499858605567
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass111,063 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    111,063 miles
    Test number
    164018933601
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail111,062 miles (+8,423)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,062 miles
    Test number
    293340046863
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass102,639 miles (+2)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    102,639 miles
    Test number
    553203879880
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroded and holed

  9. Fail102,637 miles (+6)1 dangerous4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,637 miles
    Test number
    870272822905
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroded and holed

  10. Fail102,631 miles (+13,501)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,631 miles
    Test number
    143097226336
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside side loading door can not be opened
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sil corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass89,130 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    89,130 miles
    Test number
    984311099666
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail89,129 miles (-2,032)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,129 miles
    Test number
    317634805577
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass91,161 miles (+18,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    91,161 miles
    Test number
    932293162847
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass73,110 miles (+5,861)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,110 miles
    Test number
    157766288345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,249 miles (+4,904)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    67,249 miles
    Test number
    716704166491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTemperary fuel cap fitted

  16. Pass62,345 miles (+4,260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    62,345 miles
    Test number
    316059055156
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass58,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    58,085 miles
    Test number
    166257744141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,085 miles (+5,064)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,085 miles
    Test number
    327387044112
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass53,021 miles (+6,922)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    53,021 miles
    Test number
    748240773192
    • NoteSlight oil leak from sump plug

  20. Pass46,099 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    46,099 miles
    Test number
    467202472178
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail46,099 miles (+5,240)5 failures2 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,099 miles
    Test number
    329152172123
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre starting to perish and crack

  22. Pass40,859 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    40,859 miles
    Test number
    175199401351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail40,859 miles (+3)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,859 miles
    Test number
    697269701353
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass40,856 miles (+1,431)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    40,856 miles
    Test number
    605205761185
    • 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)

  25. Pass39,425 miles (+2,312)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    39,425 miles
    Test number
    343313448470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    37,113 miles
    Test number
    702913647289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail37,113 miles (+7,229)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,113 miles
    Test number
    383513047435
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass29,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    29,884 miles
    Test number
    983952696209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 ZHE

Does LB53 ZHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 ZHE is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 ZHE?
The MOT on LB53 ZHE 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 ZHE done?
LB53 ZHE was recorded at 150,541 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 6,159 miles a year.
Has LB53 ZHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 ZHE has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 ZHE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jun 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 ZHE find?
LB53 ZHE passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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