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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LD53 HBGMOT history

LD53 HBG is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 27 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 170,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2024.

LD53 HBG 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 23 Aug 2025
Mileage
170,566 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 HBG
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
27 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 HBG was last recorded at 170,566 miles on 24 Aug 2024, 14,559 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,007 miles · 13 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
14,559 miles
Average per year
8,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 170,566 miles
  • 2023 – 156,007 miles
  • 2022 – 143,920 miles
  • 2019 – 140,786 miles
  • 2018 – 128,472 miles
  • 2017 – 111,538 miles
  • 2016 – 108,221 miles
  • 2015 – 101,055 miles
  • 2014 – 95,283 miles
  • 2012 – 93,628 miles
  • 2011 – 89,664 miles
  • 2010 – 67,667 miles
  • 2009 – 42,786 miles
  • 2008 – 34,501 miles
  • 2007 – 19,552 miles
  • 2006 – 17,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,566 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,566 miles (+14,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    170,566 miles
    Test number
    335950529625
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  2. Pass156,007 miles (+496)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    156,007 miles
    Test number
    910126459920
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail155,511 miles (+11,591)3 dangerous2 major1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,511 miles
    Test number
    100606521454
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass143,920 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    143,920 miles
    Test number
    782007006963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail143,920 miles (+3,134)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,920 miles
    Test number
    946474667542
    • 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 greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass140,786 miles (+12,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    140,786 miles
    Test number
    674451409756
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass128,472 miles (+16,934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    128,472 miles
    Test number
    649754290792
    • AdvisorySlight blow from exhaust middle box / pipe

  8. Pass111,538 miles (+3,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    111,538 miles
    Test number
    416317733401
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass108,221 miles (+7,166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    108,221 miles
    Test number
    990543497242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass101,055 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    101,055 miles
    Test number
    257277100038
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  11. Fail101,055 miles (+5,772)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,055 miles
    Test number
    609660175341
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage end cap missing (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage end cap missing (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureRear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  12. Pass95,283 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    95,283 miles
    Test number
    269257504394
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail95,277 miles (+1,649)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,277 miles
    Test number
    348284204331
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective

  14. Pass93,628 miles (+3,964)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    93,628 miles
    Test number
    119589552232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,664 miles (+21,997)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    89,664 miles
    Test number
    995921781135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,667 miles (+1,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    67,667 miles
    Test number
    422453160162
    • 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)

  17. Fail66,640 miles (+23,854)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,640 miles
    Test number
    314608850151
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  18. Pass42,786 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    42,786 miles
    Test number
    113399049195
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  19. Fail42,786 miles (+8,285)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,786 miles
    Test number
    990409149157
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  20. Pass34,501 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    34,501 miles
    Test number
    541882828178
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteBattery leaking acid.

  21. Fail34,501 miles (+14,949)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,501 miles
    Test number
    751862828179
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteBattery leaking acid.

  22. Pass19,552 miles (+2,446)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    19,552 miles
    Test number
    541613127145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    17,106 miles
    Test number
    761348566231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail17,106 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,106 miles
    Test number
    451648766203
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LD53 HBG

Does LD53 HBG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 HBG expired on 23 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 HBG?
The MOT on LD53 HBG expired on 23 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 HBG done?
LD53 HBG was recorded at 170,566 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2024, an average of 8,567 miles a year.
Has LD53 HBG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 HBG has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 HBG 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 HBG find?
LD53 HBG passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; underside of vehicle corroded.

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