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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.

LD53 HCH white Ford Transit Connect – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit Connect, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass150,362 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass150,362 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    150,362 miles
    Test number
    654786413561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass127,113 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    127,113 miles
    Test number
    451301844934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. Pass112,623 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    112,623 miles
    Test number
    243859998179
    • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes surface rusted
  14. 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
  15. 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)
  16. 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
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. 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
  20. Pass88,593 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    88,593 miles
    Test number
    366319611376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. Pass51,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    51,508 miles
    Test number
    141118247221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. 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)
  28. 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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