
Ford Transit Connect
White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc
LD53 BTOMOT history
LD53 BTO is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 133,360 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Jun 2023
- Mileage
- 133,360 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jun 2022
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,111 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 BTO
- 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
- 29 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Jun 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jun 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 BTO was last recorded at 133,360 miles on 22 Jun 2022, 4,231 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 129,129 miles · 30 Nov 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 4,231 miles
- Average per year
- 6,111 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 133,360 miles
- 2020 – 129,129 miles
- 2019 – 126,999 miles
- 2018 – 125,654 miles
- 2017 – 124,019 miles
- 2016 – 121,712 miles
- 2015 – 117,077 miles
- 2014 – 106,129 miles
- 2013 – 90,490 miles
- 2012 – 76,281 miles
- 2011 – 65,942 miles
- 2010 – 59,340 miles
- 2009 – 51,236 miles
- 2008 – 44,571 miles
- 2007 – 41,761 miles
- 2006 – 36,174 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread just acceptable (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is slightly worn on outer edge
- AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroding
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is perishing & has a nail in the tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill is corroding
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light bit dimRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryO/s/f & n/s/f head lamp aims & patterns just acceptable
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)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
24 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,360 miles6 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 133,360 miles
- Test number
- 148664375206
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread just acceptable (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is slightly worn on outer edge
- AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroding
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is perishing & has a nail in the tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill is corroding
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light bit dim
- AdvisoryO/s/f & n/s/f head lamp aims & patterns just acceptable
Fail133,360 miles (+4,231)1 major6 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,360 miles
- Test number
- 560462889457
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread just acceptable (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is slightly worn on outer edge
- AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroding
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is perishing & has a nail in the tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill is corroding
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light bit dim
- AdvisoryO/s/f & n/s/f head lamp aims & patterns just acceptable
Pass129,129 miles2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 129,129 miles
- Test number
- 421565110463
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated just acceptable (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread just acceptable (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a flat spot in middle of part tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower front windscreen has chip
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear fuel tank heat shield slightly loose
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light bit dim
- AdvisoryO/s/f & n/s/f head lamp outer lenses are misty ( aims & patterns just acceptable )
Fail129,129 miles (+2,130)1 repaired2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,129 miles
- Test number
- 897151682461
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated just acceptable (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread just acceptable (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a flat spot in middle of part tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower front windscreen has chip
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear fuel tank heat shield slightly loose
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light bit dim
- AdvisoryO/s/f & n/s/f head lamp outer lenses are misty ( aims & patterns just acceptable )
Pass126,999 miles (+1,345)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 126,999 miles
- Test number
- 708914956791
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront number plate quite badly cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner arch upper near shock top mount is corroding
- AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear number plate cracked
- AdvisoryN/side & o/side front head lamp patterns & aims just acceptable
- AdvisoryO/side & n/side front head lamp lenses are misty
- AdvisoryOnly minimal movement on brake servo dip test
Pass125,654 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 125,654 miles
- Test number
- 849470429977
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryBottom of engine bit oily
- AdvisoryFront number plate is cracked
Fail125,654 miles (+1,635)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,654 miles
- Test number
- 868146523681
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryBottom of engine bit oily
- AdvisoryFront number plate is cracked
Pass124,019 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 124,019 miles
- Test number
- 674125463671
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,019 miles (+2,307)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,019 miles
- Test number
- 650651453474
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Pass121,712 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 121,712 miles
- Test number
- 980444642603
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,712 miles (+4,635)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,712 miles
- Test number
- 225183485275
- 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)
- FailureNearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass117,077 miles (+10,948)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 117,077 miles
- Test number
- 864823898972
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,129 miles (+15,639)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 106,129 miles
- Test number
- 178664604307
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteGearbox mounting defective
- NoteOil leak
Pass90,490 miles (+14,209)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 90,490 miles
- Test number
- 737524203324
- NoteEngine oil leak
Pass76,281 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 76,281 miles
- Test number
- 448638102394
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOffside front tyre worn low on inner edge
Fail76,280 miles (+10,338)9 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,280 miles
- Test number
- 557418402365
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOffside front tyre worn low on inner edge
Pass65,942 miles (+6,602)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 65,942 miles
- Test number
- 277002031240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,340 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 59,340 miles
- Test number
- 310980330470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,336 miles (+8,100)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,336 miles
- Test number
- 692340130262
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail51,236 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,236 miles
- Test number
- 564293019223
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,236 miles (+6,665)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 51,236 miles
- Test number
- 731763219254
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass44,571 miles (+2,810)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 44,571 miles
- Test number
- 234598498440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,761 miles (+5,587)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 41,761 miles
- Test number
- 283100597447
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass36,174 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 36,174 miles
- Test number
- 620898506246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 BTO
- Does LD53 BTO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 BTO expired on 21 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 BTO?
- The MOT on LD53 BTO expired on 21 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 BTO done?
- LD53 BTO was recorded at 133,360 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2022, an average of 6,111 miles a year.
- Has LD53 BTO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 BTO has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on LD53 BTO 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 BTO find?
- LD53 BTO passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2022 with 6 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 13 more.
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