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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LD53 BWEMOT history

LD53 BWE is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 30 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 148,522 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2024.

LD53 BWE 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 30 Oct 2025
Mileage
148,522 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 BWE
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
30 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 BWE was last recorded at 148,522 miles on 31 Oct 2024, 1,022 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,500 miles · 28 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1,022 miles
Average per year
6,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 148,522 miles
  • 2023 – 147,500 miles
  • 2022 – 146,332 miles
  • 2021 – 145,572 miles
  • 2020 – 140,977 miles
  • 2019 – 135,268 miles
  • 2018 – 126,998 miles
  • 2017 – 119,567 miles
  • 2016 – 112,856 miles
  • 2015 – 107,326 miles
  • 2014 – 102,382 miles
  • 2013 – 96,309 miles
  • 2012 – 91,237 miles
  • 2010 – 83,176 miles
  • 2009 – 76,170 miles
  • 2008 – 51,944 miles
  • 2006 – 33,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,522 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust shield

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front tyre aged and cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear tyre aged and cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens broken (1.3.2e)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,522 miles (+1,022)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    148,522 miles
    Test number
    567257460970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust shield

  2. Pass147,500 miles (+1,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    147,500 miles
    Test number
    664571919518
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass146,332 miles (+760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    146,332 miles
    Test number
    887592199053
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass145,572 miles (+4,595)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    145,572 miles
    Test number
    597039884966
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass140,977 miles (+5,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    140,977 miles
    Test number
    990946215735
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass135,268 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    135,268 miles
    Test number
    613069184185
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail135,241 miles (+8,243)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,241 miles
    Test number
    787993620403
    • MajorFront Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass126,998 miles (+7,431)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    126,998 miles
    Test number
    743396888385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,567 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    119,567 miles
    Test number
    759304869681
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre aged and cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre aged and cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  10. Fail119,562 miles (+6,706)13 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,562 miles
    Test number
    707654640885
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated cracked (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens broken (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre aged and cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre aged and cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  11. Pass112,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    112,856 miles
    Test number
    222155875681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail112,856 miles (+5,530)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,856 miles
    Test number
    558612177622
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens broken (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Fail107,326 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,326 miles
    Test number
    238810555144
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • 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)

  14. Pass107,326 miles (+4,944)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    107,326 miles
    Test number
    476690355115
    • 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)

  15. Pass102,382 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    102,382 miles
    Test number
    429143504075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Fail102,382 miles (+6,073)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,382 miles
    Test number
    776183804084
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Fail96,309 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,309 miles
    Test number
    437989703057
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass96,309 miles (+5,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    96,309 miles
    Test number
    976939203040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass91,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    91,237 miles
    Test number
    455833702023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail91,236 miles (+8,060)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,236 miles
    Test number
    325643502064
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass83,176 miles (+7,006)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    83,176 miles
    Test number
    440777520309
    • NoteO/s/r tyre reaching minimum limit

  22. Fail76,170 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,170 miles
    Test number
    220996359360
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass76,170 miles (+8,652)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    76,170 miles
    Test number
    890036459327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail67,518 miles2 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,518 miles
    Test number
    414914949070
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant level below level

  25. Pass67,518 miles (+15,574)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    67,518 miles
    Test number
    972304849095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant level below level

  26. Pass51,944 miles (+18,261)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    51,944 miles
    Test number
    964757618038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  27. Pass33,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    33,683 miles
    Test number
    383507316330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 BWE

Does LD53 BWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 BWE expired on 30 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 BWE?
The MOT on LD53 BWE expired on 30 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 BWE done?
LD53 BWE was recorded at 148,522 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2024, an average of 6,392 miles a year.
Has LD53 BWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 BWE has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on LD53 BWE 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 BWE find?
LD53 BWE passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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