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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LD03 SKUMOT history

LD03 SKU is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 19 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2021 and it has passed 13 of 26 MOT tests, with 186,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2021.

LD03 SKU 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 20 Feb 2021
Mileage
186,037 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2021
MOT tests
26
13 passed · 13 failed
Per year
8,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 SKU
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
19 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2021
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD03 SKU was last recorded at 186,037 miles on 18 Dec 2021, 3,943 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,094 miles · 21 Feb 2020
Between the last two tests
3,943 miles
Average per year
8,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 186,037 miles
  • 2020 – 182,094 miles
  • 2019 – 179,675 miles
  • 2018 – 178,514 miles
  • 2016 – 177,804 miles
  • 2014 – 171,798 miles
  • 2013 – 166,847 miles
  • 2012 – 155,133 miles
  • 2011 – 142,515 miles
  • 2010 – 129,508 miles
  • 2009 – 115,963 miles
  • 2007 – 93,303 miles
  • 2006 – 68,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail186,037 miles
  • DangerousNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill hold (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousSuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail186,037 miles (+3,943)4 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,037 miles
    Test number
    406905183961
    • DangerousNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill hold (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass182,094 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    182,094 miles
    Test number
    366183522815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail182,034 miles (+2,359)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,034 miles
    Test number
    511653361773
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass179,675 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    179,675 miles
    Test number
    317747505391
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail179,675 miles (+1,161)1 dangerous1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,675 miles
    Test number
    625723605662
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass178,514 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    178,514 miles
    Test number
    339194106473
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  7. Fail178,514 miles (+710)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,514 miles
    Test number
    951608886481
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Pass177,804 miles (+6,006)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    177,804 miles
    Test number
    442613808574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass171,798 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    171,798 miles
    Test number
    326807874120
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail171,798 miles (+4,951)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,798 miles
    Test number
    559867474171
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass166,847 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    166,847 miles
    Test number
    315393103123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail166,846 miles (+11,713)5 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,846 miles
    Test number
    136529083423
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRadiator support bracket corroded and damaged

  13. Pass155,133 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    155,133 miles
    Test number
    336045492068
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail155,131 miles (+12,616)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,131 miles
    Test number
    646254692017
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail142,515 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,515 miles
    Test number
    389035891073
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront rad support bar corroded

  16. Pass142,515 miles (+13,007)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    142,515 miles
    Test number
    438675491070
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront rad support bar corroded

  17. Pass129,508 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    129,508 miles
    Test number
    133076150066
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail129,508 miles (+13,545)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,508 miles
    Test number
    360136750021
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass115,963 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    115,963 miles
    Test number
    633145259022
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail115,963 miles (+22,660)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,963 miles
    Test number
    813395459010
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass93,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    93,303 miles
    Test number
    792150337337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail93,303 miles (+24,998)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,303 miles
    Test number
    310685227332
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass68,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    68,305 miles
    Test number
    552750246370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail68,305 miles (+17,034)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,305 miles
    Test number
    902830046312
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass51,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    51,271 miles
    Test number
    792572216083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail51,271 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,271 miles
    Test number
    672352416026
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LD03 SKU

Does LD03 SKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 SKU expired on 20 Feb 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 SKU?
The MOT on LD03 SKU expired on 20 Feb 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 SKU done?
LD03 SKU was recorded at 186,037 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2021, an average of 8,459 miles a year.
Has LD03 SKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 SKU has failed 13 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LD03 SKU 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 SKU find?
LD03 SKU failed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2021 with 4 dangerous defects, 2 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill holed; nearside suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill hold; offside inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill holed, and 9 more.

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