Ford Transit Connect
White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc
LD53 HBFMOT history
LD53 HBF is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 20 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Jan 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 166,540 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 166,540 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,786 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 HBF
- 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
- 20 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 HBF was last recorded at 166,540 miles on 20 Jan 2024, 10,089 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 156,451 miles · 21 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 10,089 miles
- Average per year
- 7,786 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 166,540 miles
- 2023 – 156,451 miles
- 2021 – 147,466 miles
- 2018 – 141,154 miles
- 2017 – 131,612 miles
- 2016 – 114,984 miles
- 2014 – 102,461 miles
- 2013 – 91,367 miles
- 2012 – 83,147 miles
- 2011 – 76,568 miles
- 2010 – 68,830 miles
- 2009 – 57,957 miles
- 2008 – 46,469 miles
- 2007 – 32,336 miles
- 2006 – 31,577 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass166,540 miles
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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.
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Drivers wiper split
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
20 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,540 miles (+10,089)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 166,540 miles
- Test number
- 114767359913
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass156,451 miles (+8,985)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 156,451 miles
- Test number
- 610749625662
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear sill corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass147,466 miles (+6,312)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 147,466 miles
- Test number
- 376169457255
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass141,154 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 141,154 miles
- Test number
- 332170275994
- AdvisoryDrivers wiper split
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail141,154 miles (+9,542)2 failures3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,154 miles
- Test number
- 473545056407
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryDrivers wiper split
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass131,612 miles (+16,628)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 131,612 miles
- Test number
- 307591989564
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass114,984 miles (+12,523)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 114,984 miles
- Test number
- 434864120242
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass102,461 miles (+11,094)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 102,461 miles
- Test number
- 156166414208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,367 miles (+8,220)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 91,367 miles
- Test number
- 449390793103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,147 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 83,147 miles
- Test number
- 927180102213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,144 miles (+6,576)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,144 miles
- Test number
- 339445992190
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteO/s/r wheel slight buckle + tyre starting to perrish
Pass76,568 miles (+7,738)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 76,568 miles
- Test number
- 109874491168
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteN/s and o/s inner track rod ball joints have free play
- NoteN/s/r tyre worn thin on inner edge
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn thin on inner edge
Pass68,830 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 68,830 miles
- Test number
- 771877490178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,826 miles (+10,869)1 dangerous4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,826 miles
- Test number
- 934527490164
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass57,957 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 57,957 miles
- Test number
- 141619849470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,957 miles (+11,488)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,957 miles
- Test number
- 473678549096
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteNoise from engine
Pass46,469 miles (+14,133)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 46,469 miles
- Test number
- 553963948084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,336 miles (+759)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 32,336 miles
- Test number
- 602130557052
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFront number plate discoloured
Pass31,577 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 31,577 miles
- Test number
- 794164166288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,577 miles2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,577 miles
- Test number
- 211113366242
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteFuel leak off pipes on engine slightly damp.
Questions about LD53 HBF
- Does LD53 HBF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 HBF expired on 20 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 HBF?
- The MOT on LD53 HBF expired on 20 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 HBF done?
- LD53 HBF was recorded at 166,540 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2024, an average of 7,786 miles a year.
- Has LD53 HBF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 HBF has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2018.
- Has the mileage on LD53 HBF 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 HBF find?
- LD53 HBF passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 1 more.
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