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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LD53 GWPMOT history

LD53 GWP is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 24 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 219,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2023.

LD53 GWP 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 27 Apr 2024
Mileage
219,484 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 GWP
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 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 GWP was last recorded at 219,484 miles on 28 Apr 2023, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,468 miles · 8 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
12,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 219,484 miles
  • 2022 – 210,811 miles
  • 2020 – 210,305 miles
  • 2019 – 185,321 miles
  • 2018 – 169,369 miles
  • 2017 – 154,492 miles
  • 2016 – 142,331 miles
  • 2015 – 132,534 miles
  • 2014 – 107,924 miles
  • 2013 – 94,642 miles
  • 2012 – 78,391 miles
  • 2011 – 63,407 miles
  • 2010 – 47,885 miles
  • 2009 – 38,135 miles
  • 2008 – 35,817 miles
  • 2007 – 27,010 miles
  • 2006 – 17,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,484 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play drum stick

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine oil leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Fan belt perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Reversing lights not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,484 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    219,484 miles
    Test number
    979750817683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail219,484 miles (+16)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,484 miles
    Test number
    357372560693
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail219,468 miles (+8,657)10 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,468 miles
    Test number
    456108787684
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass210,811 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    210,811 miles
    Test number
    768335776107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail210,786 miles (+481)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,786 miles
    Test number
    900003267643
    • DangerousBrake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture all brake pipes front to back (1.1.11 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass210,305 miles (+5,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    210,305 miles
    Test number
    408144863770
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass204,814 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    204,814 miles
    Test number
    534871618689
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryFan belt perished
    • AdvisoryReversing lights not working
  8. Fail204,809 miles (+19,488)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,809 miles
    Test number
    141322128198
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryFan belt perished
    • AdvisoryReversing lights not working
  9. Pass185,321 miles (+15,952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    185,321 miles
    Test number
    174153010868
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  10. Pass169,369 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    169,369 miles
    Test number
    404608583079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail169,367 miles (+14,875)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,367 miles
    Test number
    487075768596
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  12. Pass154,492 miles (+12,161)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    154,492 miles
    Test number
    588072580692
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass142,331 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    142,331 miles
    Test number
    305334840824
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  14. Fail142,326 miles (+9,792)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,326 miles
    Test number
    882897591669
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  15. Pass132,534 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    132,534 miles
    Test number
    196344235050
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Fail132,534 miles (+24,610)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,534 miles
    Test number
    909404835017
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass107,924 miles (+13,282)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    107,924 miles
    Test number
    539647634038
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust heatshield insecure
  18. Pass94,642 miles (+16,251)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    94,642 miles
    Test number
    755584943013
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass78,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    78,391 miles
    Test number
    129985442048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail78,391 miles (+14,984)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,391 miles
    Test number
    935165342031
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  21. Pass63,407 miles (+15,522)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    63,407 miles
    Test number
    286236741063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  22. Pass47,885 miles (+9,750)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    47,885 miles
    Test number
    933795230067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,135 miles (+2,318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    38,135 miles
    Test number
    664420449023
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  24. Pass35,817 miles (+8,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,817 miles
    Test number
    710863058280
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass27,010 miles (+9,263)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    27,010 miles
    Test number
    954877147235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    17,747 miles
    Test number
    340825456436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 GWP

Does LD53 GWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 GWP expired on 27 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 GWP?
The MOT on LD53 GWP expired on 27 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 GWP done?
LD53 GWP was recorded at 219,484 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2023, an average of 12,135 miles a year.
Has LD53 GWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 GWP has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 GWP 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 GWP find?
LD53 GWP passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2023 with 8 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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