Ford Transit Connect
White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc
LD53 BUJMOT history
LD53 BUJ is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 24 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 156,797 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 156,797 mi
- At MOT on 29 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,335 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 BUJ
- 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
- 24 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 BUJ was last recorded at 156,797 miles on 29 Nov 2024, 3,734 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 153,063 miles · 19 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,734 miles
- Average per year
- 7,335 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 156,797 miles
- 2023 – 153,063 miles
- 2022 – 150,146 miles
- 2021 – 147,212 miles
- 2020 – 129,900 miles
- 2019 – 119,830 miles
- 2018 – 111,875 miles
- 2017 – 110,365 miles
- 2016 – 106,427 miles
- 2015 – 101,365 miles
- 2014 – 95,561 miles
- 2013 – 92,692 miles
- 2012 – 81,869 miles
- 2011 – 65,115 miles
- 2010 – 52,139 miles
- 2009 – 37,813 miles
- 2008 – 35,378 miles
- 2007 – 29,807 miles
- 2006 – 22,975 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass156,797 miles
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s outer sill 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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
28 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,797 miles (+3,734)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 156,797 miles
- Test number
- 942912903801
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s outer sill corroded
Pass153,063 miles (+2,917)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 153,063 miles
- Test number
- 741148050095
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass150,146 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 150,146 miles
- Test number
- 127680007256
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Fail150,133 miles (+2,921)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,133 miles
- Test number
- 254447423580
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Pass147,212 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 147,212 miles
- Test number
- 218372143982
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,208 miles (+23)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,208 miles
- Test number
- 577380784795
- DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail147,185 miles (+17,285)1 dangerous6 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,185 miles
- Test number
- 953564350558
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorCentral Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass129,900 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 129,900 miles
- Test number
- 237307783561
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail129,899 miles (+10,069)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,899 miles
- Test number
- 990097648576
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass119,830 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 119,830 miles
- Test number
- 624384942798
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail119,829 miles (+7,954)6 major3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,829 miles
- Test number
- 844052843871
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass111,875 miles (+1,510)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 111,875 miles
- Test number
- 557550941803
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass110,365 miles (+3,938)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 110,365 miles
- Test number
- 941483285817
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Pass106,427 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 106,427 miles
- Test number
- 818293778595
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Fail106,425 miles (+5,060)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,425 miles
- Test number
- 370557045796
- FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Pass101,365 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 101,365 miles
- Test number
- 579176565162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,363 miles (+5,802)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,363 miles
- Test number
- 235352065164
- 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)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass95,561 miles (+2,869)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 95,561 miles
- Test number
- 408381264121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,692 miles (+10,823)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 92,692 miles
- Test number
- 935208163104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,869 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2013
- Odometer
- 81,869 miles
- Test number
- 229472632184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,832 miles (+16,717)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,832 miles
- Test number
- 338449112106
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass65,115 miles (+12,976)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 65,115 miles
- Test number
- 355449951096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,139 miles (+14,326)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 52,139 miles
- Test number
- 154951760028
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- 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)
Pass37,813 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 37,813 miles
- Test number
- 262108769047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,813 miles (+2,435)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,813 miles
- Test number
- 500158569036
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass35,378 miles (+5,571)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 35,378 miles
- Test number
- 803429468161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,807 miles (+6,832)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 29,807 miles
- Test number
- 501307107286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,975 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 22,975 miles
- Test number
- 843614546249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 BUJ
- Does LD53 BUJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 BUJ expired on 28 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 BUJ?
- The MOT on LD53 BUJ expired on 28 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 BUJ done?
- LD53 BUJ was recorded at 156,797 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2024, an average of 7,335 miles a year.
- Has LD53 BUJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 BUJ has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on LD53 BUJ 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 BUJ find?
- LD53 BUJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: n/s and o/s outer sill corroded.
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