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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LD53 BTZMOT history

LD53 BTZ is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 21 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 125,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2022.

LD53 BTZ 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 28 Sept 2023
Mileage
125,210 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 BTZ
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
21 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 BTZ was last recorded at 125,210 miles on 29 Sept 2022, 2,729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,481 miles · 3 Mar 2020
Between the last two tests
2,729 miles
Average per year
6,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 125,210 miles
  • 2020 – 122,481 miles
  • 2018 – 121,722 miles
  • 2017 – 117,277 miles
  • 2016 – 112,448 miles
  • 2015 – 100,706 miles
  • 2014 – 100,706 miles
  • 2013 – 87,404 miles
  • 2012 – 79,849 miles
  • 2011 – 74,402 miles
  • 2010 – 61,314 miles
  • 2009 – 46,248 miles
  • 2008 – 38,263 miles
  • 2007 – 31,577 miles
  • 2006 – 25,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,210 miles
  • AdvisoryFront front corss member corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll mechanical components corroded

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.

  • Rusty in places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass125,210 miles (+2,729)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    125,210 miles
    Test number
    111682262117
    • AdvisoryFront front corss member corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll mechanical components corroded

  2. Pass122,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    122,481 miles
    Test number
    152086851754
    • AdvisoryRusty in places

  3. Fail122,481 miles (+759)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,481 miles
    Test number
    393780041616
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both down van (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRusty in places

  4. Pass121,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    121,722 miles
    Test number
    471700975316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail121,721 miles (+4,444)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,721 miles
    Test number
    609940493066
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass117,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    117,277 miles
    Test number
    443564317830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail117,276 miles (+4,828)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,276 miles
    Test number
    671408303765
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

  8. Pass112,448 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    112,448 miles
    Test number
    477272089343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail112,447 miles (+6,241)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,447 miles
    Test number
    544094381390
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass106,206 miles (+5,500)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    106,206 miles
    Test number
    181633300564
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal both (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass100,706 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    100,706 miles
    Test number
    185923905446
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteCorosion on anti roll bar
    • NoteOffside front wishbone bush started to wear

  12. Fail100,706 miles (+13,302)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,706 miles
    Test number
    936785464352
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteCorosion on anti roll bar
    • NoteOffside front wishbone bush started to wear

  13. Pass87,404 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    87,404 miles
    Test number
    306059523241
    • NoteSlight movement on bottom engine mounting

  14. Fail87,404 miles (+7,555)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,404 miles
    Test number
    339109523407
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass79,849 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    79,849 miles
    Test number
    317639722260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail79,849 miles (+5,447)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,849 miles
    Test number
    116897622297
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass74,402 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    74,402 miles
    Test number
    377354521470
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSMALL CRACK IN PASSINGER LOWER WINDSCREEN

  18. Fail74,401 miles (+13,087)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,401 miles
    Test number
    286724021288
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSMALL CRACK IN PASSINGER LOWER WINDSCREEN

  19. Fail61,314 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,314 miles
    Test number
    114631420262
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass61,314 miles (+15,066)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    61,314 miles
    Test number
    400501420244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,248 miles (+7,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    46,248 miles
    Test number
    721386529230
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass38,263 miles (+6,686)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    38,263 miles
    Test number
    483317228237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,577 miles (+6,113)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,577 miles
    Test number
    944204937271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    25,464 miles
    Test number
    654986836212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 BTZ

Does LD53 BTZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 BTZ expired on 28 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 BTZ?
The MOT on LD53 BTZ expired on 28 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 BTZ done?
LD53 BTZ was recorded at 125,210 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2022, an average of 6,196 miles a year.
Has LD53 BTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 BTZ has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LD53 BTZ 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 BTZ find?
LD53 BTZ passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2022 with 4 advisories: front front corss member corroded; oil leak, but not excessive; suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal, and 1 more.

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