Ford Transit Connect
White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc
LD53 BUAMOT history
LD53 BUA is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 5 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 155,608 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 155,608 mi
- At MOT on 18 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 6,873 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 BUA
- 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
- 5 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 BUA was last recorded at 155,608 miles on 18 Sept 2024, 4,945 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 150,663 miles · 7 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4,945 miles
- Average per year
- 6,873 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 155,608 miles
- 2023 – 150,663 miles
- 2021 – 141,521 miles
- 2020 – 137,206 miles
- 2019 – 130,052 miles
- 2018 – 120,929 miles
- 2017 – 114,186 miles
- 2016 – 112,836 miles
- 2015 – 110,976 miles
- 2014 – 103,817 miles
- 2013 – 93,098 miles
- 2012 – 93,033 miles
- 2010 – 89,608 miles
- 2009 – 77,576 miles
- 2008 – 60,354 miles
- 2007 – 46,889 miles
- 2006 – 31,123 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass155,608 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear bumper slightly corroded
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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Items removed from driver's view prior to test put on passengers seat
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside number plate light dim
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
27 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,608 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 155,608 miles
- Test number
- 277636615524
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear bumper slightly corroded
Fail155,608 miles (+4,945)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,608 miles
- Test number
- 854492160205
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear bumper slightly corroded
Pass150,663 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 150,663 miles
- Test number
- 732217033822
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,652 miles (+9,131)2 dangerous5 major1 minor18 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,652 miles
- Test number
- 153766252320
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded through, within 30cm of leaf spring mount and shock absorber mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber split
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber heavily corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber heavily corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRadiator support bracket corroded through and radiator is insecure.
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear leaf spring bushes deteriorated.
Pass141,521 miles (+103)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 141,521 miles
- Test number
- 768848863015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,418 miles (+4,212)8 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,418 miles
- Test number
- 205696853125
- MajorLower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened gear box mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass137,206 miles (+137)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 137,206 miles
- Test number
- 480721282099
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail137,069 miles (+7,017)3 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,069 miles
- Test number
- 364893998357
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass130,052 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 130,052 miles
- Test number
- 316423985650
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,016 miles (+9,087)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,016 miles
- Test number
- 561671459402
- DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass120,929 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 120,929 miles
- Test number
- 802031204770
- MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail120,929 miles (+6,743)1 dangerous2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,929 miles
- Test number
- 631332340849
- DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass114,186 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 114,186 miles
- Test number
- 229787313709
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test put on passengers seat
- AdvisoryNearside number plate light dim
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail114,186 miles (+1,350)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,186 miles
- Test number
- 791150941821
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision loose split (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test put on passengers seat
- AdvisoryNearside number plate light dim
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass112,836 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 112,836 miles
- Test number
- 520908004181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,836 miles (+1,860)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,836 miles
- Test number
- 829076933531
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass110,976 miles (+7,159)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 110,976 miles
- Test number
- 179913585123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,817 miles (+10,719)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 103,817 miles
- Test number
- 596596374138
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass93,098 miles (+65)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 93,098 miles
- Test number
- 208725383408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,033 miles (+3,425)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 93,033 miles
- Test number
- 327054392003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,608 miles (+12,032)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 89,608 miles
- Test number
- 504687630375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,576 miles (+17,222)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 77,576 miles
- Test number
- 994298709276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,354 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 60,354 miles
- Test number
- 331368468138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,354 miles (+13,465)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,354 miles
- Test number
- 732738368184
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass46,889 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 46,889 miles
- Test number
- 492011007257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,889 miles (+15,766)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,889 miles
- Test number
- 721091507239
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass31,123 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 31,123 miles
- Test number
- 540601226284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 BUA
- Does LD53 BUA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 BUA expired on 17 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 BUA?
- The MOT on LD53 BUA expired on 17 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 BUA done?
- LD53 BUA was recorded at 155,608 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2024, an average of 6,873 miles a year.
- Has LD53 BUA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 BUA has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on LD53 BUA 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 BUA find?
- LD53 BUA passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear bumper slightly corroded.
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