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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LD53 AEUMOT history

LD53 AEU is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 25 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 203,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2022.

LD53 AEU 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 25 Nov 2023
Mileage
203,870 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2022
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,341 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 AEU
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
25 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 AEU was last recorded at 203,870 miles on 26 Nov 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,869 miles · 12 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,341 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 203,870 miles
  • 2021 – 192,604 miles
  • 2020 – 186,333 miles
  • 2019 – 181,431 miles
  • 2017 – 176,093 miles
  • 2016 – 171,205 miles
  • 2015 – 164,868 miles
  • 2014 – 159,305 miles
  • 2013 – 154,310 miles
  • 2012 – 147,188 miles
  • 2011 – 137,053 miles
  • 2010 – 121,804 miles
  • 2009 – 110,145 miles
  • 2008 – 96,845 miles
  • 2007 – 83,087 miles
  • 2006 – 71,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,870 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCentral brake light disconnected

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,870 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    203,870 miles
    Test number
    701713980352
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCentral brake light disconnected

  2. Fail203,869 miles (+5,989)1 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,869 miles
    Test number
    587676006869
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear brake light disconnected
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass197,880 miles (+5,276)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    197,880 miles
    Test number
    274990088144
    • 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 Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass192,604 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    192,604 miles
    Test number
    486559477272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail192,571 miles (+6,238)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,571 miles
    Test number
    837035369370
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass186,333 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    186,333 miles
    Test number
    708676942654
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail186,323 miles (+4,892)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,323 miles
    Test number
    823195900218
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass181,431 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    181,431 miles
    Test number
    543356565606
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail181,431 miles (+5,338)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,431 miles
    Test number
    618804996809
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged rubbing on wheel (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass176,093 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    176,093 miles
    Test number
    940315822345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail176,084 miles (+4,879)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,084 miles
    Test number
    336435433196
    • DangerousStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryVERY SMALL AMOUNT OF RESERVE TRAVEL IN PARK BRAKE LEVER

  12. Pass171,205 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    171,205 miles
    Test number
    375466495605
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both front brake pipes to flexibles
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake slight binding
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre spliting on inner wall

  13. Fail171,204 miles (+6,336)1 dangerous8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,204 miles
    Test number
    873910777984
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe to flexible (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded from load sensor to n/s/r flexible chalked (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded from load sensor to o/s/r flexible chalked (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both front brake pipes to flexibles
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake slight binding
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre spliting on inner wall

  14. Pass164,868 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    164,868 miles
    Test number
    129982493838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper door hinge play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in rack

  15. Fail164,868 miles (+5,563)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,868 miles
    Test number
    466985257473
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper door hinge play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in rack

  16. Pass159,305 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    159,305 miles
    Test number
    638898654399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working
    • NoteOffside rear top door hinge pin is broken

  17. Fail159,305 miles (+4,995)5 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,305 miles
    Test number
    897720554313
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working
    • NoteOffside rear top door hinge pin is broken

  18. Pass154,310 miles5 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    154,310 miles
    Test number
    269885763307
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Note3rd brake light inop
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth outer sills corroding
    • NoteExhaust heat shield insecure
    • NoteHand brake travel becoming high
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  19. Fail154,310 miles (+7,122)3 failures5 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,310 miles
    Test number
    228475163301
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Note3rd brake light inop
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth outer sills corroding
    • NoteExhaust heat shield insecure
    • NoteHand brake travel becoming high
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  20. Pass147,188 miles (+1,384)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    147,188 miles
    Test number
    236185352304
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust heat shields damaged
    • NoteO/s drive bearing worn
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  21. Fail145,804 miles (+8,751)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,804 miles
    Test number
    789249532375
    • FailureNearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass137,053 miles (+15,249)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    137,053 miles
    Test number
    518594251390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f cv inner gaiters split

  23. Pass121,804 miles (+11,659)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    121,804 miles
    Test number
    903171150379
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNsf inner driveshaft boot split
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  24. Pass110,145 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    110,145 miles
    Test number
    284210059391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside inner cv boot split

  25. Fail110,145 miles (+13,300)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,145 miles
    Test number
    913220259308
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside inner cv boot split

  26. Pass96,845 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    96,845 miles
    Test number
    651971958339
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield damaged
    • NoteO/s front anti roll bar link boot split

  27. Fail96,845 miles (+13,758)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,845 miles
    Test number
    864340058305
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield damaged
    • NoteNo spare wheel
    • NoteO/s front anti roll bar link boot split

  28. Pass83,087 miles (+12,083)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    83,087 miles
    Test number
    364816047311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass71,004 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    71,004 miles
    Test number
    452046956311
    • NoteAir bage light on

Questions about LD53 AEU

Does LD53 AEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 AEU expired on 25 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 AEU?
The MOT on LD53 AEU expired on 25 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 AEU done?
LD53 AEU was recorded at 203,870 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2022, an average of 8,341 miles a year.
Has LD53 AEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 AEU has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LD53 AEU 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 LD53 AEU find?
LD53 AEU passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2022 with 5 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; nearside non obligatory mirror damaged; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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