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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LD53 BHPMOT history

LD53 BHP is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 14 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 109,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

LD53 BHP 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 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
109,932 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 BHP
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
14 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 BHP was last recorded at 109,932 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 5,270 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,662 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,270 miles
Average per year
4,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,932 miles
  • 2025 – 104,662 miles
  • 2024 – 102,013 miles
  • 2023 – 99,450 miles
  • 2022 – 94,498 miles
  • 2021 – 94,414 miles
  • 2020 – 92,476 miles
  • 2019 – 85,355 miles
  • 2018 – 79,886 miles
  • 2017 – 73,865 miles
  • 2015 – 70,390 miles
  • 2014 – 62,562 miles
  • 2013 – 55,562 miles
  • 2012 – 45,109 miles
  • 2011 – 41,674 miles
  • 2010 – 38,178 miles
  • 2008 – 32,821 miles
  • 2007 – 25,984 miles
  • 2006 – 18,716 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,932 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass109,932 miles (+5,270)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    109,932 miles
    Test number
    799890855516
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,662 miles (+2,649)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    104,662 miles
    Test number
    534777531680
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass102,013 miles (+1)5 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    102,013 miles
    Test number
    922921176481
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll underbody, sills and suspension components heavily corroded

  4. Fail102,012 miles (+2,562)2 major5 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,012 miles
    Test number
    532200586669
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll underbody, sills and suspension components heavily corroded

  5. Pass99,450 miles (+4,952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    99,450 miles
    Test number
    179906176431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail94,498 miles (+84)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,498 miles
    Test number
    967393383739
    • 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass94,414 miles (+1,938)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    94,414 miles
    Test number
    852816716835
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass92,476 miles1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    92,476 miles
    Test number
    375494363280
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material toflexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail92,476 miles (+7,121)4 major2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,476 miles
    Test number
    644181961543
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to load valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material toflexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass85,355 miles (+94)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,355 miles
    Test number
    662719559239
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to load valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber casing corroded

  11. Fail85,261 miles (+5,375)5 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,261 miles
    Test number
    289679162330
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to load valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber casing corroded

  12. Pass79,886 miles (+6,021)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    79,886 miles
    Test number
    782134642018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass73,865 miles (+3,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    73,865 miles
    Test number
    741642010351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass70,390 miles (+7,828)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    70,390 miles
    Test number
    431844133841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,562 miles (+7,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    62,562 miles
    Test number
    266169724302
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass55,562 miles (+10,453)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    55,562 miles
    Test number
    749140033331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,109 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,109 miles
    Test number
    839292052156
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryObligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  18. Fail45,109 miles (+3,435)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,109 miles
    Test number
    966432152149
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryObligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  19. Pass41,674 miles (+3,496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    41,674 miles
    Test number
    859916341190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass38,178 miles (+5,357)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    38,178 miles
    Test number
    523247340178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,821 miles (+1,237)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    32,821 miles
    Test number
    814636748339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,584 miles (+5,600)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    31,584 miles
    Test number
    961611118200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,984 miles (+7,268)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    25,984 miles
    Test number
    972131417221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    18,716 miles
    Test number
    374772446253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 BHP

Does LD53 BHP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 BHP is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 BHP?
The MOT on LD53 BHP is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 BHP done?
LD53 BHP was recorded at 109,932 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 4,670 miles a year.
Has LD53 BHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 BHP has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 BHP 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 BHP find?
LD53 BHP passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, and 1 more.

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