
Ford Transit Connect
White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc
LD53 GWMMOT history
LD53 GWM is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 16 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 132,724 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 May 2023
- Mileage
- 132,724 mi
- At MOT on 19 May 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,139 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 GWM
- 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
- 16 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 May 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 19 May 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 GWM was last recorded at 132,724 miles on 19 May 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 132,724 miles · 17 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,139 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 132,724 miles
- 2021 – 121,066 miles
- 2019 – 103,046 miles
- 2018 – 99,777 miles
- 2017 – 95,649 miles
- 2016 – 91,525 miles
- 2015 – 87,907 miles
- 2014 – 81,057 miles
- 2013 – 76,339 miles
- 2012 – 66,552 miles
- 2011 – 55,180 miles
- 2010 – 44,957 miles
- 2009 – 37,577 miles
- 2008 – 31,870 miles
- 2007 – 27,854 miles
- 2006 – 20,926 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
23 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,724 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2023
- Odometer
- 132,724 miles
- Test number
- 884665559934
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
Fail132,724 miles (+11,658)2 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,724 miles
- Test number
- 512878834723
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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))
Pass121,066 miles (+18,020)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 121,066 miles
- Test number
- 919284015410
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass103,046 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 103,046 miles
- Test number
- 558066474520
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,045 miles (+3,268)1 dangerous9 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,045 miles
- Test number
- 237905854298
- DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill centre of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill 30cm from rear suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass99,777 miles (+4,128)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 99,777 miles
- Test number
- 657235320935
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass95,649 miles (+4,124)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 95,649 miles
- Test number
- 959451232084
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass91,525 miles (+3,618)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 91,525 miles
- Test number
- 771740903235
- AdvisoryOil leak from sump area
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass87,907 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 87,907 miles
- Test number
- 321067533295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,906 miles (+6,849)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,906 miles
- Test number
- 518171707005
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass81,057 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 81,057 miles
- Test number
- 276851354278
- NoteAdvise:Radiator lower support panel corroded Advise:Heat sheld insecure on offside rear exhaust section Advise:Nearside inner C.V gator condition
Fail81,057 miles (+4,718)2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,057 miles
- Test number
- 365941954439
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteAdvise:Radiator lower support panel corroded Advise:Heat sheld insecure on offside rear exhaust section Advise:Nearside inner C.V gator condition
Pass76,339 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 76,339 miles
- Test number
- 809966943275
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail76,339 miles (+9,787)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,339 miles
- Test number
- 406726843284
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass66,552 miles (+11,372)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 66,552 miles
- Test number
- 248945532233
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOffside and nearside front iner tyre tread wearing
Pass55,180 miles (+10,223)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 55,180 miles
- Test number
- 418034641230
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteCenter stop light not working
Pass44,957 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 44,957 miles
- Test number
- 674263440293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,957 miles (+7,380)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,957 miles
- Test number
- 351953740287
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteOffside front inner tyre tread wearing.
Pass37,577 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 37,577 miles
- Test number
- 360446639490
- NoteAdvised; nearside front tyre wearing low.
Fail37,577 miles (+5,707)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,577 miles
- Test number
- 574606439224
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteAdvised; nearside front tyre wearing low.
Pass31,870 miles (+4,016)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 31,870 miles
- Test number
- 593550448252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,854 miles (+6,928)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 27,854 miles
- Test number
- 423257347210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,926 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 20,926 miles
- Test number
- 411693366203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 GWM
- Does LD53 GWM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 GWM expired on 18 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 GWM?
- The MOT on LD53 GWM expired on 18 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 GWM done?
- LD53 GWM was recorded at 132,724 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2022, an average of 7,139 miles a year.
- Has LD53 GWM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 GWM has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on LD53 GWM 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 GWM find?
- LD53 GWM passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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