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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc

LB53 ZPFMOT history

LB53 ZPF is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 24 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 102,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
102,172 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 ZPF
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 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 ZPF was last recorded at 102,172 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,169 miles · 6 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,172 miles
  • 2025 – 99,827 miles
  • 2023 – 97,617 miles
  • 2021 – 93,478 miles
  • 2020 – 91,083 miles
  • 2019 – 87,160 miles
  • 2018 – 83,766 miles
  • 2017 – 80,267 miles
  • 2016 – 73,484 miles
  • 2015 – 68,235 miles
  • 2013 – 63,144 miles
  • 2011 – 53,328 miles
  • 2010 – 44,887 miles
  • 2009 – 40,003 miles
  • 2008 – 34,869 miles
  • 2007 – 29,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,172 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL SLIGHT CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,172 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    102,172 miles
    Test number
    214492571339
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL SLIGHT CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail102,169 miles (+2,342)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,169 miles
    Test number
    671378976684
    • MajorFront Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL SLIGHT CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass99,827 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    99,827 miles
    Test number
    386543550089
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre badly perished
    • AdvisorySump pan heavily corroded

  4. Fail99,827 miles (+2,210)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,827 miles
    Test number
    349569621379
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam fit h4 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre badly perished
    • AdvisorySump pan heavily corroded

  5. Pass97,617 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    97,617 miles
    Test number
    760884547782
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail97,609 miles (+1,887)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,609 miles
    Test number
    840291736121
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass95,722 miles (+2,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    95,722 miles
    Test number
    365574627430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass93,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    93,478 miles
    Test number
    898693465749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail93,474 miles (+1,385)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,474 miles
    Test number
    632840969128
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner drive boot split

  10. Pass92,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    92,089 miles
    Test number
    481938882614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail92,087 miles (+1,004)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,087 miles
    Test number
    966019798816
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot is loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass91,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,083 miles
    Test number
    787292469028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail91,083 miles (+3,923)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,083 miles
    Test number
    579148709431
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Pass87,160 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    87,160 miles
    Test number
    514632547333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,158 miles (+3,392)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,158 miles
    Test number
    992027461598
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  16. Pass83,766 miles (+3,499)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    83,766 miles
    Test number
    540526171654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,267 miles (+6,783)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    80,267 miles
    Test number
    689089010403
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes noisey

  18. Pass73,484 miles (+5,249)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    73,484 miles
    Test number
    790032378522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,235 miles (+5,091)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    68,235 miles
    Test number
    186328005010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,144 miles (+4,193)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    63,144 miles
    Test number
    788470153322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,951 miles (+5,623)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    58,951 miles
    Test number
    858424403053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,328 miles (+4,150)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    53,328 miles
    Test number
    336500851304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,178 miles (+4,291)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    49,178 miles
    Test number
    549707401030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,887 miles (+4,884)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    44,887 miles
    Test number
    241378100020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,003 miles
    Test number
    111384819079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail40,003 miles (+5,134)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,003 miles
    Test number
    100310719455
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass34,869 miles (+5,688)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,869 miles
    Test number
    494405508050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    29,181 miles
    Test number
    391476917081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 ZPF

Does LB53 ZPF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 ZPF is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 ZPF?
The MOT on LB53 ZPF is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 ZPF done?
LB53 ZPF was recorded at 102,172 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 3,846 miles a year.
Has LB53 ZPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 ZPF has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 ZPF 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 ZPF find?
LB53 ZPF passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill slight corrosion.

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