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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LD53 GWYMOT history

LD53 GWY is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 16 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 106,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2025.

LD53 GWY 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 14 Jul 2026
Mileage
106,918 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 GWY
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 14 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 GWY was last recorded at 106,918 miles on 15 Jul 2025, 6,655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,263 miles · 29 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
6,655 miles
Average per year
4,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,918 miles
  • 2024 – 100,263 miles
  • 2023 – 92,201 miles
  • 2022 – 85,422 miles
  • 2021 – 79,039 miles
  • 2020 – 78,117 miles
  • 2019 – 76,847 miles
  • 2018 – 75,641 miles
  • 2017 – 73,470 miles
  • 2016 – 71,221 miles
  • 2015 – 69,880 miles
  • 2014 – 67,481 miles
  • 2013 – 64,645 miles
  • 2012 – 60,783 miles
  • 2011 – 52,980 miles
  • 2010 – 42,888 miles
  • 2009 – 33,151 miles
  • 2008 – 29,347 miles
  • 2007 – 24,326 miles
  • 2006 – 21,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,918 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,918 miles (+6,655)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    106,918 miles
    Test number
    866909494128
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass100,263 miles (+8,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    100,263 miles
    Test number
    886564466106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass92,201 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    92,201 miles
    Test number
    453009169731
    • 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))

  4. Fail92,196 miles (+16)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,196 miles
    Test number
    692656378846
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (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))

  5. Fail92,180 miles (+6,758)12 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,180 miles
    Test number
    416798807927
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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 Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear leaf springs heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  6. Pass85,422 miles (+6,383)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    85,422 miles
    Test number
    762012644239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass79,039 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    79,039 miles
    Test number
    809576664526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail79,039 miles (+922)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,039 miles
    Test number
    149276653786
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer & tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass78,117 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    78,117 miles
    Test number
    680126946550
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail78,117 miles (+1,270)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,117 miles
    Test number
    540854498737
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass76,847 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    76,847 miles
    Test number
    156093446192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail76,827 miles (+1,186)8 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,827 miles
    Test number
    284574192293
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/strut top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked between the tread, no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMinor stone chip damage to windscreen
    • AdvisoryReverse lights don't work

  13. Pass75,641 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    75,641 miles
    Test number
    137416585558
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail75,638 miles (+2,168)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,638 miles
    Test number
    854749708585
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass73,470 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    73,470 miles
    Test number
    708313054683
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box starting to blow

  16. Fail73,426 miles (+2,205)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,426 miles
    Test number
    321256960299
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box starting to blow

  17. Pass71,221 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    71,221 miles
    Test number
    484444632531
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases showing signs of corrosion (7.1.2)

  18. Fail71,221 miles (+1,341)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,221 miles
    Test number
    965099505433
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases showing signs of corrosion (7.1.2)

  19. Pass69,880 miles (+2,399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    69,880 miles
    Test number
    145524635092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass67,481 miles (+2,836)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    67,481 miles
    Test number
    128101134449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,645 miles (+3,862)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    64,645 miles
    Test number
    396172243016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,783 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    60,783 miles
    Test number
    829097832044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail60,783 miles (+7,803)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,783 miles
    Test number
    397227132071
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Pass52,980 miles (+10,092)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    52,980 miles
    Test number
    229502441094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail42,888 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,888 miles
    Test number
    150452430473
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass42,888 miles (+9,737)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    42,888 miles
    Test number
    341432930047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,151 miles (+3,804)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    33,151 miles
    Test number
    373756219098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,347 miles (+5,021)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    29,347 miles
    Test number
    494310938090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass24,326 miles (+3,249)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    24,326 miles
    Test number
    552944047084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass21,077 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,077 miles
    Test number
    500068846212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD53 GWY

Does LD53 GWY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 GWY expired on 14 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 GWY?
The MOT on LD53 GWY expired on 14 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 GWY done?
LD53 GWY was recorded at 106,918 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2025, an average of 4,552 miles a year.
Has LD53 GWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 GWY has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 GWY 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 GWY find?
LD53 GWY passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2025 with 4 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 7 more.

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