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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LD53 AYBMOT history

LD53 AYB is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 23 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 133,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2022.

LD53 AYB 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 27 Oct 2023
Mileage
133,800 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 AYB
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
23 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 AYB was last recorded at 133,800 miles on 21 Oct 2022, 6,973 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,827 miles · 26 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
6,973 miles
Average per year
6,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 133,800 miles
  • 2021 – 126,827 miles
  • 2020 – 118,296 miles
  • 2018 – 110,452 miles
  • 2017 – 107,796 miles
  • 2016 – 104,986 miles
  • 2015 – 100,090 miles
  • 2013 – 88,605 miles
  • 2012 – 84,600 miles
  • 2011 – 69,466 miles
  • 2010 – 53,095 miles
  • 2009 – 36,302 miles
  • 2008 – 34,364 miles
  • 2007 – 28,783 miles
  • 2006 – 21,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,800 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear hand brake slightly high

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,800 miles (+6,973)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    133,800 miles
    Test number
    131708281531
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear hand brake slightly high

  2. Pass126,827 miles (+8,531)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,827 miles
    Test number
    368261261515
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides,brake pipes slightly as well (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

  3. Pass118,296 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,296 miles
    Test number
    518555090662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail118,295 miles (+2,546)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,295 miles
    Test number
    816282379453
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,749 miles (+5,297)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    115,749 miles
    Test number
    538209622850
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass110,452 miles (+2,656)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    110,452 miles
    Test number
    865817028906
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass107,796 miles (+2,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    107,796 miles
    Test number
    982284426458
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  8. Pass104,986 miles (+4,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    104,986 miles
    Test number
    821901543386
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Pass100,090 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    100,090 miles
    Test number
    139504755074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Fail100,087 miles (+11,482)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,087 miles
    Test number
    229414555009
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass88,605 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    88,605 miles
    Test number
    355566543495
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail88,605 miles (+4,005)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,605 miles
    Test number
    736085343274
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass84,600 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    84,600 miles
    Test number
    619122402232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteClutch pedal bushes worn
    • NoteRadiator mounts accident damaged

  14. Fail84,600 miles (+15,134)9 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,600 miles
    Test number
    137842602269
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front 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 ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteClutch pedal bushes worn

  15. Pass69,466 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    69,466 miles
    Test number
    625286801253
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail69,465 miles (+16,370)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,465 miles
    Test number
    687716701234
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f inner driveshaft gaitor split

  17. Pass53,095 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    53,095 miles
    Test number
    863687490144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,811 miles (+16,509)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,811 miles
    Test number
    351149280184
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  19. Pass36,302 miles (+1,938)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    36,302 miles
    Test number
    111490849100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    34,364 miles
    Test number
    150720718214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,364 miles (+5,581)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,364 miles
    Test number
    273760018284
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass28,783 miles (+6,885)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    28,783 miles
    Test number
    841311707204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    21,898 miles
    Test number
    273948826287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail21,898 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,898 miles
    Test number
    612938126213
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LD53 AYB

Does LD53 AYB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 AYB expired on 27 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 AYB?
The MOT on LD53 AYB expired on 27 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 AYB done?
LD53 AYB was recorded at 133,800 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2022, an average of 6,916 miles a year.
Has LD53 AYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 AYB has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LD53 AYB 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 AYB find?
LD53 AYB passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides, and 4 more.

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