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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LC53 GWPMOT history

LC53 GWP is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 18 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 144,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2023.

LC53 GWP 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 12 Jan 2023
Mileage
144,184 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC53 GWP
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
18 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LC53 GWP was last recorded at 144,184 miles on 20 Jan 2023, 5,487 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,697 miles · 13 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
5,487 miles
Average per year
8,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 144,184 miles
  • 2022 – 138,697 miles
  • 2021 – 131,512 miles
  • 2019 – 121,050 miles
  • 2018 – 111,754 miles
  • 2017 – 102,415 miles
  • 2016 – 94,272 miles
  • 2015 – 87,829 miles
  • 2014 – 81,081 miles
  • 2013 – 67,004 miles
  • 2012 – 53,404 miles
  • 2011 – 38,268 miles
  • 2010 – 21,186 miles
  • 2009 – 16,724 miles
  • 2008 – 12,948 miles
  • 2007 – 8,923 miles
  • 2006 – 6,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail144,184 miles
  • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting side sill inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront engine noisy

What MOT failures 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion near leaf spring housing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in sill caused by corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion near leaf spring housing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail144,184 miles (+5,487)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,184 miles
    Test number
    644370389435
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting side sill inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront engine noisy

  2. Pass138,697 miles (+18)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    138,697 miles
    Test number
    252145517622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion near leaf spring housing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in sill caused by corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion near leaf spring housing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail138,679 miles (+7,167)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,679 miles
    Test number
    252165230710
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion near leaf spring housing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in sill caused by corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion near leaf spring housing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass131,512 miles (+10,462)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    131,512 miles
    Test number
    375891427763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass121,050 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    121,050 miles
    Test number
    226618153244
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside sills starting to go soft/ small holes

  6. Fail121,050 miles (+9,296)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,050 miles
    Test number
    559474992448
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside sills starting to go soft/ small holes

  7. Pass111,754 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    111,754 miles
    Test number
    159496222422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail111,730 miles (+9,315)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,730 miles
    Test number
    294283978316
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass102,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    102,415 miles
    Test number
    166371513766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,415 miles (+8,143)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,415 miles
    Test number
    553653214053
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  11. Pass94,272 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    94,272 miles
    Test number
    918143575234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail94,269 miles (+6,440)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,269 miles
    Test number
    601074918983
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases complete (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass87,829 miles (+6,748)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    87,829 miles
    Test number
    237294415182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,081 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    81,081 miles
    Test number
    518894334133
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail81,081 miles (+14,077)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,081 miles
    Test number
    456074834100
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass67,004 miles (+13,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    67,004 miles
    Test number
    306962023164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass53,404 miles (+15,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,404 miles
    Test number
    216317232122
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass38,268 miles (+17,082)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    38,268 miles
    Test number
    298536131491
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  19. Pass21,186 miles (+4,462)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    21,186 miles
    Test number
    872112830145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,724 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    16,724 miles
    Test number
    941971859234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,700 miles (+3,752)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    16,700 miles
    Test number
    214608089172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    12,948 miles
    Test number
    101532438232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail12,948 miles (+4,025)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,948 miles
    Test number
    314562238457
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass8,923 miles (+2,391)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    8,923 miles
    Test number
    350398167457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass6,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    6,532 miles
    Test number
    603848276280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC53 GWP

Does LC53 GWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC53 GWP expired on 12 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC53 GWP?
The MOT on LC53 GWP expired on 12 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC53 GWP done?
LC53 GWP was recorded at 144,184 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2023, an average of 8,449 miles a year.
Has LC53 GWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC53 GWP has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LC53 GWP 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 GWP find?
LC53 GWP failed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2023 with 3 major defects and 1 advisory: offside integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting side sill inner and outer; parking brake efficiency below requirements; rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, and 1 more.

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