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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LD53 BDOMOT history

LD53 BDO is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 27 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 153,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

LD53 BDO white Ford Transit Connect – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit Connect, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
153,008 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 BDO
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 valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 BDO was last recorded at 153,008 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 5,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,150 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,858 miles
Average per year
6,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,008 miles
  • 2025 – 147,150 miles
  • 2024 – 139,621 miles
  • 2023 – 128,707 miles
  • 2022 – 117,788 miles
  • 2021 – 114,466 miles
  • 2020 – 101,835 miles
  • 2019 – 95,071 miles
  • 2018 – 88,645 miles
  • 2017 – 80,590 miles
  • 2016 – 72,844 miles
  • 2015 – 64,582 miles
  • 2014 – 56,272 miles
  • 2013 – 45,587 miles
  • 2012 – 36,164 miles
  • 2011 – 34,273 miles
  • 2010 – 33,073 miles
  • 2009 – 31,383 miles
  • 2008 – 28,273 miles
  • 2007 – 24,499 miles
  • 2006 – 19,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,008 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass153,008 miles (+5,858)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    153,008 miles
    Test number
    726978833063
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass147,150 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    147,150 miles
    Test number
    307886586087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Fail147,148 miles (+7,527)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,148 miles
    Test number
    408701407869
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Ball joint detached (5.3.3 (b) (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))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Pass139,621 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    139,621 miles
    Test number
    782412509608
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both bald on edges 195/65/15 91H (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail139,621 miles (+10,914)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,621 miles
    Test number
    608524953123
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both bald on edges 195/65/15 91H (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass128,707 miles (+10,919)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    128,707 miles
    Test number
    335566209111
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,788 miles (+3,322)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    117,788 miles
    Test number
    334453265506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,466 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    114,466 miles
    Test number
    720802718777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail114,456 miles (+12,621)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,456 miles
    Test number
    849867086824
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass101,835 miles (+6,764)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    101,835 miles
    Test number
    124256328247
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn low inner edge on legal limit
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn outer edge

  11. Pass95,071 miles (+6,426)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,071 miles
    Test number
    497046484411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryEngine damp with oil
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroded

  12. Pass88,645 miles (+8,055)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    88,645 miles
    Test number
    282512931667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,590 miles (+7,746)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    80,590 miles
    Test number
    792931027134
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads starting to get low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cut tread area
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass72,844 miles (+101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    72,844 miles
    Test number
    993157381617
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail72,743 miles (+8,161)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,743 miles
    Test number
    148700410797
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass64,582 miles (+8,310)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    64,582 miles
    Test number
    913454446459
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen not affecting drivers view of the road
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass56,272 miles (+10,685)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    56,272 miles
    Test number
    248974924322
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass45,587 miles (+9,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    45,587 miles
    Test number
    199883613208
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass36,164 miles (+1,891)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    36,164 miles
    Test number
    469375412296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,273 miles (+1,200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    34,273 miles
    Test number
    128820581142
    • 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)

  21. Pass33,073 miles (+1,690)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    33,073 miles
    Test number
    900616480103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,383 miles (+3,110)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    31,383 miles
    Test number
    350482009229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust box slight blow
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass28,273 miles (+3,774)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    28,273 miles
    Test number
    272654498108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front wiperblade slightly split(not affecting drivers view)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass24,499 miles (+4,523)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    24,499 miles
    Test number
    690252307299
    • NoteUneven wear n/s/r tyre

  25. Pass19,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    19,976 miles
    Test number
    463750116229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 BDO

Does LD53 BDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 BDO is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 BDO?
The MOT on LD53 BDO is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 BDO done?
LD53 BDO was recorded at 153,008 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 6,663 miles a year.
Has LD53 BDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 BDO has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 BDO 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 BDO find?
LD53 BDO passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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