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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LD53 BKEMOT history

LD53 BKE is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 20 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 145,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2023.

LD53 BKE 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 31 Aug 2024
Mileage
145,881 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 BKE
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
20 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 BKE was last recorded at 145,881 miles on 25 Aug 2023, 1,212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,669 miles · 17 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
1,212 miles
Average per year
6,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 145,881 miles
  • 2022 – 144,669 miles
  • 2021 – 141,395 miles
  • 2020 – 137,756 miles
  • 2019 – 131,451 miles
  • 2015 – 125,484 miles
  • 2014 – 109,031 miles
  • 2013 – 99,637 miles
  • 2012 – 90,842 miles
  • 2011 – 79,727 miles
  • 2010 – 72,716 miles
  • 2009 – 66,573 miles
  • 2008 – 58,617 miles
  • 2007 – 52,103 miles
  • 2006 – 37,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,881 miles
  • AdvisoryFront subframe, rear subframe and vehicle under side have surface corrosion
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens dull (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Lens dull (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,881 miles (+1,212)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    145,881 miles
    Test number
    857313131488
    • AdvisoryFront subframe, rear subframe and vehicle under side have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens dull (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Lens dull (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass144,669 miles (+3,274)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    144,669 miles
    Test number
    875805525919
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass141,395 miles (+3,639)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    141,395 miles
    Test number
    300328156529
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass137,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    137,756 miles
    Test number
    897763501945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail137,756 miles (+6,305)1 dangerous3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,756 miles
    Test number
    112589206211
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass131,451 miles (+5,967)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    131,451 miles
    Test number
    872020258378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass125,484 miles (+16,453)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    125,484 miles
    Test number
    339690956349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    109,031 miles
    Test number
    328614434267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail109,031 miles (+9,394)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,031 miles
    Test number
    865114234233
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  10. Fail99,637 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,637 miles
    Test number
    548695633252
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass99,637 miles (+8,795)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    99,637 miles
    Test number
    665895933299
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail90,842 miles4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,842 miles
    Test number
    229601842280
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass90,842 miles (+11,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    90,842 miles
    Test number
    956481542284
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass79,727 miles (+7,011)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    79,727 miles
    Test number
    325393211153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass72,716 miles (+6,143)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    72,716 miles
    Test number
    323557710148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    66,573 miles
    Test number
    832998119114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,573 miles (+7,956)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,573 miles
    Test number
    480648219181
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  18. Pass58,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    58,617 miles
    Test number
    193687368450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,617 miles (+6,514)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,617 miles
    Test number
    801877568015
    • Repaired at testTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass52,103 miles (+14,546)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    52,103 miles
    Test number
    752232597291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,557 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,557 miles
    Test number
    654459176285
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass37,557 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    37,557 miles
    Test number
    730349276221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about LD53 BKE

Does LD53 BKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 BKE expired on 31 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 BKE?
The MOT on LD53 BKE expired on 31 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 BKE done?
LD53 BKE was recorded at 145,881 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2023, an average of 6,416 miles a year.
Has LD53 BKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 BKE has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LD53 BKE 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 BKE find?
LD53 BKE passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2023 with 3 advisories: front subframe, rear subframe and vehicle under side have surface corrosion; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens dull; offside headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens dull.

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