
Ford Transit Connect
White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc
LD53 HBZMOT history
LD53 HBZ is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 24 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 154,725 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 154,725 mi
- At MOT on 9 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,059 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 HBZ
- 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 8 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 HBZ was last recorded at 154,725 miles on 9 Feb 2023, 7,766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 146,959 miles · 9 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 7,766 miles
- Average per year
- 8,059 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 154,725 miles
- 2022 – 146,959 miles
- 2020 – 137,134 miles
- 2019 – 121,899 miles
- 2018 – 115,652 miles
- 2017 – 112,953 miles
- 2015 – 106,226 miles
- 2014 – 100,563 miles
- 2012 – 91,682 miles
- 2011 – 81,606 miles
- 2010 – 64,921 miles
- 2009 – 54,053 miles
- 2008 – 39,783 miles
- 2007 – 30,585 miles
- 2006 – 22,801 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
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.
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
20 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,725 miles (+7,766)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 154,725 miles
- Test number
- 971026615603
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass146,959 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 146,959 miles
- Test number
- 919078587978
- AdvisoryRear D bushes
Fail146,955 miles (+9,821)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,955 miles
- Test number
- 111399937629
- MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth rear D bushes worn
Pass137,134 miles (+15,235)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 137,134 miles
- Test number
- 198512489780
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass121,899 miles (+6,247)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 121,899 miles
- Test number
- 995318164767
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,652 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 115,652 miles
- Test number
- 946156389845
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail115,652 miles (+2,699)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,652 miles
- Test number
- 241926752772
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass112,953 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 112,953 miles
- Test number
- 975986069430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,951 miles (+6,725)9 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,951 miles
- Test number
- 726312279665
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower 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 Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass106,226 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 106,226 miles
- Test number
- 728133715038
- AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteN/s/r lamp lens is damaged.
Fail106,226 miles (+5,663)4 failures4 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,226 miles
- Test number
- 819012315099
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteN/s/r lamp lens is damaged.
Pass100,563 miles (+8,881)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 100,563 miles
- Test number
- 645354914041
- AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteHigh vis brake light not working.
- NoteO/s/r light lens damaged, no white light showing.
Pass91,682 miles (+10,076)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 91,682 miles
- Test number
- 878708512329
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteN/s/r bumper end cap missing.
- NoteO/s/r rear indicator lens broken. orange bulb used, no white light showing.
Pass81,606 miles (+16,685)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 81,606 miles
- Test number
- 116652411353
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFrony number plate cracked, not affecting the reading.
- NoteO/s/r indicator lens cracked,no white light showing.
Pass64,921 miles (+10,868)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 64,921 miles
- Test number
- 253185100393
- NoteOil leak
Pass54,053 miles (+14,270)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 54,053 miles
- Test number
- 872471529368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,783 miles (+9,198)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 39,783 miles
- Test number
- 463000278277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,585 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 30,585 miles
- Test number
- 101570867270
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Fail30,585 miles (+7,784)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,585 miles
- Test number
- 592007957213
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass22,801 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 22,801 miles
- Test number
- 671650976276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 HBZ
- Does LD53 HBZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 HBZ expired on 8 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 HBZ?
- The MOT on LD53 HBZ expired on 8 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 HBZ done?
- LD53 HBZ was recorded at 154,725 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2023, an average of 8,059 miles a year.
- Has LD53 HBZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 HBZ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on LD53 HBZ 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 HBZ find?
- LD53 HBZ passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2023 with 1 advisory: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.
Related registrations
- LD53 HAEFord Transit Connect
- LD53 HAXFord Transit Connect
- LD53 HBBFord Transit Connect
- LD53 HBFFord Transit Connect
- LD53 HBGFord Transit Connect
- LD53 HBNFord Transit Connect
- LD53 HCCFord Transit Connect
- LD53 HCHFord Transit Connect
- LD53 HCJFord Transit Connect
- LD53 HCLFord Transit Connect
- LD53 HCVFord Transit Connect
- LD53 HCYFord Transit Connect
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.