
Ford Transit Connect
White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc
LD53 BVBMOT history
LD53 BVB is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 3 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 33 MOT tests, with 213,198 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 213,198 mi
- At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 33
- 18 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 7,152 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 BVB
- 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
- 3 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Nov 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
LD53 BVB was last recorded at 213,198 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 11,828 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 201,370 miles · 2 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11,828 miles
- Average per year
- 7,152 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 213,198 miles
- 2024 – 201,370 miles
- 2023 – 201,368 miles
- 2022 – 199,843 miles
- 2021 – 198,166 miles
- 2020 – 194,682 miles
- 2019 – 192,544 miles
- 2018 – 189,112 miles
- 2017 – 183,588 miles
- 2016 – 178,727 miles
- 2015 – 173,148 miles
- 2014 – 167,635 miles
- 2013 – 161,713 miles
- 2012 – 155,298 miles
- 2011 – 145,270 miles
- 2010 – 132,915 miles
- 2009 – 122,092 miles
- 2008 – 106,350 miles
- 2006 – 77,253 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- DangerousNearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing, marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around leaf spring mount, marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2010
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
33 tests since 11 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail213,198 miles (+11,828)2 dangerous7 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,198 miles
- Test number
- 443330566598
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- DangerousNearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing, marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around leaf spring mount, marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass201,370 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 201,370 miles
- Test number
- 649031553699
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Pass201,368 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 201,368 miles
- Test number
- 107845415531
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Fail201,368 miles1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,368 miles
- Test number
- 278067694610
- DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe failed (1.2.1 (g))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Fail201,368 miles (+1,525)1 dangerous6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,368 miles
- Test number
- 317488488432
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear corners (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass199,843 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 199,843 miles
- Test number
- 841400971776
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail199,843 miles (+1,677)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,843 miles
- Test number
- 136393293276
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Left and right side three places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass198,166 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 198,166 miles
- Test number
- 487372029141
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail198,166 miles (+3,484)1 dangerous3 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,166 miles
- Test number
- 385457937171
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass194,682 miles (+2,138)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2021
- Odometer
- 194,682 miles
- Test number
- 835544824865
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe rusty/blowing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass192,544 miles (+3,432)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 192,544 miles
- Test number
- 240265260546
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output discoloured (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output discoloured (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass189,112 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2019
- Odometer
- 189,112 miles
- Test number
- 597703807862
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses deteriorated, not affecting beam pattern
Fail189,108 miles (+5,520)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,108 miles
- Test number
- 769232879962
- FailureNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill section (5.2.6)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses deteriorated, not affecting beam pattern
Pass183,588 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 183,588 miles
- Test number
- 129362658921
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroding
- AdvisoryO/s/f back plate touching brake disc
- AdvisoryO/s/f back plate touching brake disc
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryOuter sills getting weak
Fail183,586 miles (+4,859)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,586 miles
- Test number
- 795516415636
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroding
- AdvisoryO/s/f back plate touching brake disc
- AdvisoryO/s/f back plate touching brake disc
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryOuter sills getting weak
Pass178,727 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 178,727 miles
- Test number
- 534136789763
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail178,725 miles (+5,577)1 dangerous6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,725 miles
- Test number
- 932080805090
- DangerousBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking inside inner wing (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass173,148 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 173,148 miles
- Test number
- 905171155091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail173,146 miles (+5,511)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,146 miles
- Test number
- 335081455095
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass167,635 miles (+2)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 167,635 miles
- Test number
- 646146554012
- NoteClutch pedal rubber anti-slip worn
Fail167,633 miles (+5,920)11 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,633 miles
- Test number
- 986771354033
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureCentre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteClutch pedal rubber anti-slip worn
Pass161,713 miles (+6,415)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 161,713 miles
- Test number
- 688002353034
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass155,298 miles (+115)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 155,298 miles
- Test number
- 346984142085
- NoteBrake pedal anti slip rubber split + worn.
- NoteChip in n/s windscreen.
Fail155,183 miles (+9,913)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,183 miles
- Test number
- 366711042073
- DangerousSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- FailureNearside 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)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBrake pedal anti slip rubber split + worn.
- NoteChip in n/s windscreen.
- NoteEngine oil level low.
Pass145,270 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 145,270 miles
- Test number
- 175156041460
- NoteHandbrake travel high
- NoteNs inner cv gaitor split
- NoteRear tyres both low on edges
Fail145,270 miles (+12,355)2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,270 miles
- Test number
- 145666941433
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteHandbrake travel high
- NoteNs inner cv gaitor split
- NoteRear tyres both low on edges
Pass132,915 miles (+201)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 132,915 miles
- Test number
- 631763940010
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAdvise bad oil leak
- NoteAdvise slight play in outer steering rack arms
Fail132,714 miles (+10,622)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,714 miles
- Test number
- 891387230012
- FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAdvise bad oil leak
- NoteAdvise slight play in outer steering rack arms
Pass122,092 miles (+3)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 122,092 miles
- Test number
- 593861849023
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteMajor engine oil leak
- NoteRear tyres wearing on edges
Fail122,089 miles (+15,739)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,089 miles
- Test number
- 120700949093
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteMajor engine oil leak
- NoteRear tyres wearing on edges
Pass106,350 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 106,350 miles
- Test number
- 633357448063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,350 miles (+29,097)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,350 miles
- Test number
- 622517948024
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass77,253 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 77,253 miles
- Test number
- 832525916377
- NotePower steering and brake fluid below max (top up) front brake pads low (require replacing soon)n/side rear lens cracked
Questions about LD53 BVB
- Does LD53 BVB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 BVB expired on 1 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 BVB?
- The MOT on LD53 BVB expired on 1 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 BVB done?
- LD53 BVB was recorded at 213,198 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 7,152 miles a year.
- Has LD53 BVB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 BVB has failed 15 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LD53 BVB 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 BVB find?
- LD53 BVB failed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside rear leaf spring main leaf fractured; dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams, and 13 more.
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