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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LD53 AXUMOT history

LD53 AXU is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 20 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 139,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2023.

LD53 AXU 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 8 Oct 2024
Mileage
139,812 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 AXU
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
20 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 AXU was last recorded at 139,812 miles on 9 Oct 2023, 3,576 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,236 miles · 8 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
3,576 miles
Average per year
6,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 139,812 miles
  • 2022 – 136,236 miles
  • 2021 – 131,215 miles
  • 2020 – 125,147 miles
  • 2019 – 121,023 miles
  • 2018 – 115,776 miles
  • 2017 – 110,398 miles
  • 2016 – 101,242 miles
  • 2015 – 87,759 miles
  • 2013 – 80,458 miles
  • 2012 – 74,170 miles
  • 2011 – 66,797 miles
  • 2010 – 56,982 miles
  • 2009 – 47,827 miles
  • 2008 – 37,469 miles
  • 2007 – 30,520 miles
  • 2006 – 22,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,812 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,812 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    139,812 miles
    Test number
    603342512075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail139,812 miles (+3,576)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,812 miles
    Test number
    831145361761
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by side light (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by side light (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass136,236 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    136,236 miles
    Test number
    455569531724
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail136,236 miles (+3)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,236 miles
    Test number
    871001555859
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail136,233 miles (+12)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,233 miles
    Test number
    160594785634
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail136,221 miles (+5,006)1 dangerous5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,221 miles
    Test number
    354021423888
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (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))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass131,215 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    131,215 miles
    Test number
    879024556378
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail131,212 miles (+6,065)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,212 miles
    Test number
    653995185979
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass125,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    125,147 miles
    Test number
    148404843240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail125,147 miles (+4,124)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,147 miles
    Test number
    605770277155
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass121,023 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    121,023 miles
    Test number
    741708176531
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and Offside front headlamp glass slightly deteriated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail121,023 miles (+5,247)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,023 miles
    Test number
    287166294623
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside and Offside front headlamp glass slightly deteriated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass115,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    115,776 miles
    Test number
    609859630705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail115,776 miles (+5,378)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,776 miles
    Test number
    777216777140
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass110,398 miles (+9,156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    110,398 miles
    Test number
    284584250529
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass101,242 miles (+13,483)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    101,242 miles
    Test number
    433081478213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,759 miles (+7,301)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    87,759 miles
    Test number
    206390915070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    80,458 miles
    Test number
    437004953397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail80,458 miles (+6,288)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,458 miles
    Test number
    927674553365
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass74,170 miles (+7,373)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    74,170 miles
    Test number
    567412962394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,797 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    66,797 miles
    Test number
    196546201325
    • 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)

  22. Fail66,796 miles (+9,814)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,796 miles
    Test number
    936266901398
    • 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)
    • 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)

  23. Pass56,982 miles (+9,155)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    56,982 miles
    Test number
    724562590284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,827 miles (+10,358)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    47,827 miles
    Test number
    980192999248
    • NoteIgnition warning light on.

  25. Pass37,469 miles (+6,949)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,469 miles
    Test number
    624788808379
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass30,520 miles (+7,824)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    30,520 miles
    Test number
    870643397216
    • NoteAdvised both front tyres show wear on inside edges

  27. Pass22,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    22,696 miles
    Test number
    114223676226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 AXU

Does LD53 AXU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 AXU expired on 8 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 AXU?
The MOT on LD53 AXU expired on 8 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 AXU done?
LD53 AXU was recorded at 139,812 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2023, an average of 6,879 miles a year.
Has LD53 AXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 AXU has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 AXU 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 AXU find?
LD53 AXU passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall; offside rear nail in tyre, and 1 more.

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