Ford Transit Connect
White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc
LD53 BFOMOT history
LD53 BFO is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 12 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 122,657 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Sept 2023
- Mileage
- 122,657 mi
- At MOT on 25 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,153 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 BFO
- 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
- 12 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Oct 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
LD53 BFO was last recorded at 122,657 miles on 25 Oct 2023, 12,940 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 109,717 miles · 21 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 12,940 miles
- Average per year
- 6,153 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 122,657 miles
- 2022 – 109,717 miles
- 2021 – 104,076 miles
- 2020 – 96,603 miles
- 2019 – 89,009 miles
- 2018 – 80,120 miles
- 2017 – 75,192 miles
- 2016 – 72,642 miles
- 2015 – 70,021 miles
- 2014 – 6,686 miles
- 2013 – 57,856 miles
- 2012 – 48,865 miles
- 2011 – 41,551 miles
- 2010 – 37,961 miles
- 2009 – 32,978 miles
- 2008 – 28,700 miles
- 2007 – 23,362 miles
- 2006 – 18,323 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail122,657 miles
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration 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))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail122,657 miles (+12,940)8 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,657 miles
- Test number
- 526390188244
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration 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))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass109,717 miles (+6)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 109,717 miles
- Test number
- 689383918548
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail109,711 miles (+5,635)7 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,711 miles
- Test number
- 897847946673
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass104,076 miles (+5)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 104,076 miles
- Test number
- 738087683657
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail104,071 miles (+7,468)1 dangerous7 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,071 miles
- Test number
- 111103906774
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass96,603 miles (+7,594)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 96,603 miles
- Test number
- 572886705439
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass89,009 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 89,009 miles
- Test number
- 465885171986
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail89,003 miles (+8,883)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,003 miles
- Test number
- 562611042672
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp number plate lamps (4.3.3 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass80,120 miles (+5)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 80,120 miles
- Test number
- 483812943613
- MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail80,115 miles (+4,923)5 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,115 miles
- Test number
- 402145324054
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass75,192 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 75,192 miles
- Test number
- 967162613625
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail75,192 miles (+2,550)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,192 miles
- Test number
- 244047613988
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass72,642 miles (+20)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 72,642 miles
- Test number
- 209323002193
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arms worn
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perrished and wearing on inner edge
- AdvisorySlight body corrosion
Fail72,622 miles (+2,601)6 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,622 miles
- Test number
- 580746848721
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush link rod (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush link rod (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arms worn
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perrished and wearing on inner edge
- AdvisorySlight body corrosion
Pass70,021 miles (+63,335)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 70,021 miles
- Test number
- 715182857442
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRadiator carrier on under side of vehicle bent
Pass6,686 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 6,686 miles
- Test number
- 448952474250
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail66,685 miles (+8,829)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,685 miles
- Test number
- 828822074229
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass57,856 miles (+8,991)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 57,856 miles
- Test number
- 739963673272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,865 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 48,865 miles
- Test number
- 167675562296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,864 miles (+7,313)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,864 miles
- Test number
- 305065362424
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass41,551 miles (+3,590)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 41,551 miles
- Test number
- 308254741208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,961 miles (+4,983)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 37,961 miles
- Test number
- 611574210362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,978 miles (+4,278)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 32,978 miles
- Test number
- 791250219345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,700 miles (+5,338)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 28,700 miles
- Test number
- 524392118320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,362 miles (+5,039)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 23,362 miles
- Test number
- 420270217346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,323 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 18,323 miles
- Test number
- 480054116324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 BFO
- Does LD53 BFO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 BFO expired on 29 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 BFO?
- The MOT on LD53 BFO expired on 29 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 BFO done?
- LD53 BFO was recorded at 122,657 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2023, an average of 6,153 miles a year.
- Has LD53 BFO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 BFO has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on LD53 BFO 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 BFO find?
- LD53 BFO failed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2023 with 8 major defects, 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside rear suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 12 more.
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