
Ford Transit Connect
White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc
LD53 HCHMOT history
LD53 HCH is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 3 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 150,362 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 150,362 mi
- At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 17 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,835 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 HCH
- 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
- 3 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 HCH was last recorded at 150,362 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 150,354 miles · 2 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 5,835 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 150,362 miles
- 2024 – 142,459 miles
- 2023 – 137,418 miles
- 2022 – 127,113 miles
- 2019 – 127,106 miles
- 2018 – 122,779 miles
- 2017 – 116,889 miles
- 2016 – 116,157 miles
- 2015 – 112,623 miles
- 2014 – 105,262 miles
- 2013 – 98,674 miles
- 2012 – 94,198 miles
- 2011 – 88,593 miles
- 2010 – 83,814 miles
- 2009 – 76,396 miles
- 2008 – 71,882 miles
- 2007 – 51,508 miles
- 2006 – 35,565 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017
N/s rear wheel rim rusted
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image still visible
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge totally bald on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
28 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass150,362 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 150,362 miles
- Test number
- 654786413561
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,354 miles (+7,895)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,354 miles
- Test number
- 589693230382
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass142,459 miles (+5,041)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 142,459 miles
- Test number
- 899336663115
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass137,418 miles (+10,305)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 137,418 miles
- Test number
- 366811877252
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass127,113 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 127,113 miles
- Test number
- 451301844934
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,106 miles (+4,327)11 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,106 miles
- Test number
- 111348462130
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill under car corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill under car corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryN/s rear lens cracked
- AdvisoryParts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion
- AdvisoryRubber door seals hanging loose
Pass122,779 miles (+5)3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 122,779 miles
- Test number
- 968912730698
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image still visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image still visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge totally bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective spare missing
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres have age related cracking to sidewalls
Fail122,774 miles (+5,885)5 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,774 miles
- Test number
- 791188485793
- MajorBody component corroded and likely to cause injury jagged edge on n/s door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image still visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image still visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge totally bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective spare missing
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres have age related cracking to sidewalls
Pass116,889 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 116,889 miles
- Test number
- 130129608196
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryN/s door bottom rusted
- AdvisoryN/s rear wheel rim rusted
Fail116,889 miles (+732)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,889 miles
- Test number
- 215084891121
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded pipes at rear to load valve, close to fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryN/s door bottom rusted
- AdvisoryN/s rear wheel rim rusted
Pass116,157 miles (+4)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 116,157 miles
- Test number
- 502502673392
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front hoses (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryN/s rear wheel rim rusted
- AdvisoryParts of body work corroded
- AdvisorySpare wheel retaining bracket faulty
Fail116,153 miles (+3,530)9 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,153 miles
- Test number
- 791163846715
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded pipes across rear to load valve (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryN/s rear wheel rim rusted
- AdvisoryParts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion
Pass112,623 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 112,623 miles
- Test number
- 243859998179
- AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes surface rusted
Fail112,623 miles (+7,361)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,623 miles
- Test number
- 134151704783
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes surface rusted
Pass105,262 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 105,262 miles
- Test number
- 245345024342
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail105,252 miles (+6,578)5 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,252 miles
- Test number
- 496714124376
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- 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)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteExhaust heatshield loose
Pass98,674 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 98,674 miles
- Test number
- 946855123320
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail98,673 miles (+4,475)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,673 miles
- Test number
- 418574623482
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass94,198 miles (+5,605)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 94,198 miles
- Test number
- 765587292247
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteLoose wiring under bonnet drivers side near bulkhead
- NoteOil leak
Pass88,593 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 88,593 miles
- Test number
- 366319611376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,572 miles (+4,758)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,572 miles
- Test number
- 168898911302
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pass83,814 miles (+7,418)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 83,814 miles
- Test number
- 984578200342
- NoteFront tyres worn on raised edges
Pass76,396 miles (+5)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 76,396 miles
- Test number
- 503995569238
- NoteFront tyres wearing edges.
- NoteParking brake efficiency right on 16% minimum limit.
Fail76,391 miles (+4,509)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,391 miles
- Test number
- 212334469273
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- NoteFront tyres wearing edges.
Pass71,882 miles (+20,374)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 71,882 miles
- Test number
- 260923068288
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSlight knocking noise from steering rack
Pass51,508 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 51,508 miles
- Test number
- 141118247221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,508 miles (+15,943)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,508 miles
- Test number
- 150478247219
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass35,565 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 35,565 miles
- Test number
- 723473236245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 HCH
- Does LD53 HCH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 HCH is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 HCH?
- The MOT on LD53 HCH is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD53 HCH done?
- LD53 HCH was recorded at 150,362 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 5,835 miles a year.
- Has LD53 HCH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 HCH has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LD53 HCH 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 HCH find?
- LD53 HCH passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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