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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LC53 EOFMOT history

LC53 EOF is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 3 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 155,373 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2025.

LC53 EOF white Ford Transit Connect – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit Connect, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2026
Mileage
155,373 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC53 EOF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC53 EOF was last recorded at 155,373 miles on 15 Jan 2025, 11,401 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,972 miles · 17 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
11,401 miles
Average per year
3,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,373 miles
  • 2024 – 143,972 miles
  • 2023 – 143,587 miles
  • 2022 – 141,273 miles
  • 2021 – 138,878 miles
  • 2020 – 135,896 miles
  • 2019 – 133,382 miles
  • 2018 – 130,543 miles
  • 2017 – 127,621 miles
  • 2016 – 124,018 miles
  • 2015 – 120,957 miles
  • 2014 – 117,229 miles
  • 2013 – 113,939 miles
  • 2012 – 110,498 miles
  • 2011 – 107,380 miles
  • 2010 – 103,506 miles
  • 2009 – 100,381 miles
  • 2008 – 96,980 miles
  • 2007 – 93,605 miles
  • 2006 – 85,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,373 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,373 miles (+11,401)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    155,373 miles
    Test number
    543905237332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,972 miles (+11)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    143,972 miles
    Test number
    281956688836
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail143,961 miles (+374)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,961 miles
    Test number
    989921156613
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail143,587 miles (+2,314)8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,587 miles
    Test number
    928867531049
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body corner by leaf spring shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body corner by leaf spring shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner body sill area by leaf spring eye mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central inner body sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass141,273 miles (+2,395)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    141,273 miles
    Test number
    843272318295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn to inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass138,878 miles (+2,982)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    138,878 miles
    Test number
    437291240336
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass135,896 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    135,896 miles
    Test number
    630998382097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail135,896 miles (+2,514)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,896 miles
    Test number
    975642424887
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer body sill areas where marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner body sill area where marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer body sill areas where marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass133,382 miles (+2,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    133,382 miles
    Test number
    873837189404
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

  10. Pass130,543 miles (+2,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    130,543 miles
    Test number
    635494128709
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated

  11. Pass127,621 miles (+3,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    127,621 miles
    Test number
    517043297646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass124,018 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    124,018 miles
    Test number
    930152494067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)

  13. Fail124,018 miles (+3,061)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,018 miles
    Test number
    517966245447
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)

  14. Pass120,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    120,957 miles
    Test number
    823809606358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail120,957 miles (+3,728)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,957 miles
    Test number
    900919459172
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill area (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass117,229 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    117,229 miles
    Test number
    716176314327
    • NoteNearside front inner driveshaft gaitor slightly deteriorated

  17. Fail117,224 miles (+3,285)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,224 miles
    Test number
    457445914306
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • NoteNearside front inner driveshaft gaitor slightly deteriorated

  18. Pass113,939 miles (+3,441)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    113,939 miles
    Test number
    418700713304
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front and offside front tyres slightly worn to inside edges of tread area
    • NoteNearside front inner driveshaft gaitor split

  19. Pass110,498 miles (+3,118)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    110,498 miles
    Test number
    928446502369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass107,380 miles (+3,874)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    107,380 miles
    Test number
    475106101377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass103,506 miles (+3,125)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    103,506 miles
    Test number
    591365500390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass100,381 miles (+3,401)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    100,381 miles
    Test number
    512159209347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass96,980 miles (+3,375)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    96,980 miles
    Test number
    681140618371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass93,605 miles (+8,282)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    93,605 miles
    Test number
    742421117348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass85,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    85,323 miles
    Test number
    720815706334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail85,323 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,323 miles
    Test number
    203095106332
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LC53 EOF

Does LC53 EOF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC53 EOF expired on 16 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC53 EOF?
The MOT on LC53 EOF expired on 16 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC53 EOF done?
LC53 EOF was recorded at 155,373 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2025, an average of 3,847 miles a year.
Has LC53 EOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC53 EOF has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LC53 EOF 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 LC53 EOF find?
LC53 EOF passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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