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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LD53 AZTMOT history

LD53 AZT is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 27 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 28 MOT tests, with 158,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2022.

LD53 AZT 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 23 Mar 2023
Mileage
158,458 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2022
MOT tests
28
15 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 AZT
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
27 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 AZT was last recorded at 158,458 miles on 24 Mar 2022, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,444 miles · 18 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
6,882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 158,458 miles
  • 2021 – 152,107 miles
  • 2020 – 150,653 miles
  • 2019 – 149,582 miles
  • 2018 – 148,532 miles
  • 2017 – 138,565 miles
  • 2016 – 130,184 miles
  • 2015 – 121,739 miles
  • 2014 – 113,437 miles
  • 2013 – 105,077 miles
  • 2012 – 96,934 miles
  • 2011 – 87,789 miles
  • 2010 – 79,097 miles
  • 2008 – 78,957 miles
  • 2006 – 52,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,458 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryHead lamp lenses becoming dullRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,458 miles (+14)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    158,458 miles
    Test number
    501012815915
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHead lamp lenses becoming dull

  2. Fail158,444 miles (+6,337)2 dangerous6 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,444 miles
    Test number
    762079375356
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHead lamp lenses becoming dull

  3. Pass152,107 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    152,107 miles
    Test number
    857933250268
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail152,106 miles (+1,453)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,106 miles
    Test number
    813176678849
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass150,653 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    150,653 miles
    Test number
    106706484231
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail150,653 miles (+1,071)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,653 miles
    Test number
    259072467325
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass149,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    149,582 miles
    Test number
    580841348553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail149,582 miles (+1,050)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,582 miles
    Test number
    398886213886
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps does not appear to be faulty bulbs. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass148,532 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    148,532 miles
    Test number
    964233207899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to transverse bracket supporting radiator.

  10. Fail148,531 miles (+9,966)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,531 miles
    Test number
    309117432725
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to transverse bracket supporting radiator.

  11. Pass138,565 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    138,565 miles
    Test number
    247779441984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRADIATOR MOUNTING BRACKET HEAVILY CORRODED

  12. Fail138,565 miles (+8,381)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,565 miles
    Test number
    944848395950
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRADIATOR MOUNTING BRACKET HEAVILY CORRODED

  13. Pass130,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    130,184 miles
    Test number
    779070613921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail130,183 miles (+8,444)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,183 miles
    Test number
    874561395361
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass121,739 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    121,739 miles
    Test number
    235818155002
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake pipes greased

  16. Fail121,738 miles (+8,301)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,738 miles
    Test number
    477508755079
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake pipes greased

  17. Pass113,437 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    113,437 miles
    Test number
    966626154094
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pipes greased

  18. Fail113,431 miles (+8,354)7 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,431 miles
    Test number
    897765954088
    • 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pipes greased

  19. Pass105,077 miles (+8,143)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    105,077 miles
    Test number
    339423463005
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pipes greased
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  20. Pass96,934 miles (+9,145)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    96,934 miles
    Test number
    266066742021
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake pipes greased

  21. Pass87,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    87,789 miles
    Test number
    979470161008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail87,788 miles (+8,691)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,788 miles
    Test number
    885440561067
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall cracking

  23. Pass79,097 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    79,097 miles
    Test number
    103374060059
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  24. Fail79,094 miles (+137)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,094 miles
    Test number
    523814260070
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  25. Pass78,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    78,957 miles
    Test number
    142585948448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail78,957 miles (+26,505)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,957 miles
    Test number
    552137338087
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass52,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    52,452 miles
    Test number
    794604606347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail52,452 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,452 miles
    Test number
    272481706306
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Questions about LD53 AZT

Does LD53 AZT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 AZT expired on 23 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 AZT?
The MOT on LD53 AZT expired on 23 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 AZT done?
LD53 AZT was recorded at 158,458 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2022, an average of 6,882 miles a year.
Has LD53 AZT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 AZT has failed 13 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LD53 AZT 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 AZT find?
LD53 AZT passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2022 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; head lamp lenses becoming dull.

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