Ford Transit Connect
White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc
LD53 HCJMOT history
LD53 HCJ is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 11 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 115,287 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Dec 2022
- Mileage
- 115,287 mi
- At MOT on 8 Dec 2021
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,226 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 HCJ
- 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
- 11 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Dec 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Dec 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 HCJ was last recorded at 115,287 miles on 8 Dec 2021, 7,007 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 108,280 miles · 7 Dec 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 7,007 miles
- Average per year
- 6,226 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 115,287 miles
- 2020 – 108,280 miles
- 2019 – 99,928 miles
- 2018 – 97,754 miles
- 2017 – 87,626 miles
- 2016 – 78,823 miles
- 2015 – 68,538 miles
- 2014 – 56,420 miles
- 2013 – 45,979 miles
- 2012 – 38,085 miles
- 2011 – 37,317 miles
- 2010 – 34,166 miles
- 2009 – 31,064 miles
- 2008 – 29,849 miles
- 2007 – 25,270 miles
- 2006 – 19,923 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass115,287 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,287 miles (+7,007)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 115,287 miles
- Test number
- 806520842476
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass108,280 miles (+8,352)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 108,280 miles
- Test number
- 778577416183
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant Level Low
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass99,928 miles (+104)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 99,928 miles
- Test number
- 576961747569
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,824 miles (+2,070)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,824 miles
- Test number
- 212739535261
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass97,754 miles (+22)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 97,754 miles
- Test number
- 142928223843
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail97,732 miles (+10,106)8 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,732 miles
- Test number
- 142968650289
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass87,626 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2018
- Odometer
- 87,626 miles
- Test number
- 221852057893
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPossible mid brake light not working
Fail87,620 miles (+8,797)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,620 miles
- Test number
- 965838001156
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPossible mid brake light not working
Pass78,823 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2017
- Odometer
- 78,823 miles
- Test number
- 171277491522
- AdvisoryN/s rear lens cracked
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear brake pipes
Fail78,823 miles (+10,285)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,823 miles
- Test number
- 126434409920
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryN/s rear lens cracked
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear brake pipes
Pass68,538 miles (+12,118)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 68,538 miles
- Test number
- 517465885072
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass56,420 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 56,420 miles
- Test number
- 919539874096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,420 miles (+10,441)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,420 miles
- Test number
- 318328174083
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass45,979 miles (+7,894)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 45,979 miles
- Test number
- 347319653003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,085 miles (+768)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 38,085 miles
- Test number
- 779056572053
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNs headlamp beam pattern poor
Pass37,317 miles (+3,151)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 37,317 miles
- Test number
- 246986471063
- NoteFront brake discs worn,front brake pads getting low
- NoteNsf tyre slight side wall damage
- NoteNsr and osr indicators pale just acceptable,recommend replacement
- NoteSlight oil leak
Pass34,166 miles (+3,102)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 34,166 miles
- Test number
- 273654770012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,064 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 31,064 miles
- Test number
- 424966979008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,064 miles (+1,215)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,064 miles
- Test number
- 604876179077
- Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass29,849 miles (+4,579)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 29,849 miles
- Test number
- 712902638231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,270 miles (+5,347)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 25,270 miles
- Test number
- 210092117223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,923 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,923 miles
- Test number
- 543536726218
- Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass19,923 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 19,923 miles
- Test number
- 643236926218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 HCJ
- Does LD53 HCJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 HCJ expired on 19 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 HCJ?
- The MOT on LD53 HCJ expired on 19 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 HCJ done?
- LD53 HCJ was recorded at 115,287 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2021, an average of 6,226 miles a year.
- Has LD53 HCJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 HCJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2019.
- Has the mileage on LD53 HCJ 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 HCJ find?
- LD53 HCJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2021 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front outer integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill.
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