
Ford Transit Connect
White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc
LD03 SBZMOT history
LD03 SBZ is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 12 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 139,250 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 139,250 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 31
- 18 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 7,055 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD03 SBZ
- 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
- 12 May 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD03 SBZ was last recorded at 139,250 miles on 15 Jul 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 139,246 miles · 12 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 7,055 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 139,250 miles
- 2022 – 126,817 miles
- 2021 – 113,589 miles
- 2020 – 105,890 miles
- 2019 – 96,255 miles
- 2018 – 87,371 miles
- 2017 – 78,629 miles
- 2016 – 70,429 miles
- 2015 – 63,222 miles
- 2014 – 57,089 miles
- 2013 – 52,169 miles
- 2012 – 46,512 miles
- 2011 – 40,456 miles
- 2010 – 35,575 miles
- 2009 – 31,538 miles
- 2008 – 28,505 miles
- 2007 – 23,884 miles
- 2006 – 17,758 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defectiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
31 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,250 miles (+4)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 139,250 miles
- Test number
- 205050449971
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail139,246 miles (+12,429)2 dangerous6 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,246 miles
- Test number
- 471912539597
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass126,817 miles (+32)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 126,817 miles
- Test number
- 836975973991
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail126,785 miles (+13,196)10 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,785 miles
- Test number
- 783746024845
- MajorFront Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under the radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box and middle part (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component By the steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass113,589 miles (+267)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 113,589 miles
- Test number
- 624359810437
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail113,322 miles (+7,432)1 major3 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,322 miles
- Test number
- 354873877477
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass105,890 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 105,890 miles
- Test number
- 282407223112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,887 miles (+9,632)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,887 miles
- Test number
- 326410037541
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass96,255 miles (+25)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 96,255 miles
- Test number
- 908327091874
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCorrosion radiator support
- AdvisoryHeat shield insecure
- AdvisoryLittle reserve travel (hand brake)
Fail96,230 miles (+8,859)1 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,230 miles
- Test number
- 291164234248
- DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCorrosion radiator support
- AdvisoryHeat shield insecure
- AdvisoryLittle reserve travel (hand brake)
Pass87,371 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 87,371 miles
- Test number
- 834987212912
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded 2 x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
Fail87,371 miles (+8,742)1 dangerous7 failures12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,371 miles
- Test number
- 656064461297
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded 2 x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
Pass78,629 miles (+8,200)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 78,629 miles
- Test number
- 146125287471
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryHeat shield insacure
Pass70,429 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 70,429 miles
- Test number
- 581402870221
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail70,429 miles (+7,207)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,429 miles
- Test number
- 795845866888
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass63,222 miles (+6,133)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 63,222 miles
- Test number
- 205611025077
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass57,089 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 57,089 miles
- Test number
- 159141824447
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail57,079 miles (+4,910)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,079 miles
- Test number
- 635420724096
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass52,169 miles (+5,657)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 52,169 miles
- Test number
- 348333323033
- NoteFront brake pads worn.
Pass46,512 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 46,512 miles
- Test number
- 475773922040
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail46,512 miles (+6,056)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,512 miles
- Test number
- 515003822055
- Repaired at testCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail40,456 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,456 miles
- Test number
- 109127911456
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteN/s front tyre worn low on inner edge
Pass40,456 miles (+4,881)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 40,456 miles
- Test number
- 446017011039
- NoteN/s front tyre worn low on inner edge
Fail35,575 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,575 miles
- Test number
- 280351420070
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass35,575 miles (+4,037)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 35,575 miles
- Test number
- 552581420022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,538 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 31,538 miles
- Test number
- 424077209025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,538 miles (+3,033)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,538 miles
- Test number
- 384366709015
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass28,505 miles (+4,621)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 28,505 miles
- Test number
- 330994098025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,884 miles (+6,126)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2008
- Odometer
- 23,884 miles
- Test number
- 222007107184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,758 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,758 miles
- Test number
- 413025416196
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass17,758 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2007
- Odometer
- 17,758 miles
- Test number
- 944835016121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD03 SBZ
- Does LD03 SBZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD03 SBZ expired on 14 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD03 SBZ?
- The MOT on LD03 SBZ expired on 14 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD03 SBZ done?
- LD03 SBZ was recorded at 139,250 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2023, an average of 7,055 miles a year.
- Has LD03 SBZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD03 SBZ has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on LD03 SBZ 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 LD03 SBZ find?
- LD03 SBZ passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2023 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front coil spring corroded, and 7 more.
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