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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.

LD53 BTO white Ford Transit Connect – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass133,360 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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 )
  4. 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 )
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Pass124,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    124,019 miles
    Test number
    674125463671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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)
  10. Pass121,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    121,712 miles
    Test number
    980444642603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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)
  12. Pass117,077 miles (+10,948)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    117,077 miles
    Test number
    864823898972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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
  14. Pass90,490 miles (+14,209)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    90,490 miles
    Test number
    737524203324
    • NoteEngine oil leak
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. Pass65,942 miles (+6,602)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    65,942 miles
    Test number
    277002031240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    59,340 miles
    Test number
    310980330470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. Pass44,571 miles (+2,810)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    44,571 miles
    Test number
    234598498440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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)
  24. 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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