
Ford Transit Connect
White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc
LD53 HCLMOT history
LD53 HCL is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 8 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 125,686 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 125,686 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,727 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 HCL
- 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
- 8 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 HCL was last recorded at 125,686 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 5,895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 119,791 miles · 8 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,895 miles
- Average per year
- 4,727 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,686 miles
- 2025 – 119,791 miles
- 2024 – 116,355 miles
- 2023 – 116,001 miles
- 2022 – 114,974 miles
- 2021 – 114,669 miles
- 2020 – 114,396 miles
- 2019 – 110,631 miles
- 2018 – 105,747 miles
- 2017 – 99,240 miles
- 2016 – 91,741 miles
- 2015 – 82,386 miles
- 2014 – 73,458 miles
- 2013 – 63,895 miles
- 2012 – 60,494 miles
- 2011 – 57,572 miles
- 2010 – 51,631 miles
- 2009 – 47,273 miles
- 2008 – 42,776 miles
- 2007 – 38,648 miles
- 2006 – 31,982 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both rear (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012
Brake pedal wearing smooth
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
28 tests since 16 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,686 miles (+5,895)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 125,686 miles
- Test number
- 478781889855
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both rear (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass119,791 miles (+76)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 119,791 miles
- Test number
- 558401224526
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Fail119,715 miles (+3,360)4 major1 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,715 miles
- Test number
- 244094652761
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass116,355 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 116,355 miles
- Test number
- 828150351579
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible Joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Lower Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryReverse Lights Not Working
Fail116,355 miles (+354)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,355 miles
- Test number
- 577164510363
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible Joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Lower Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryReverse Lights Not Working
Pass116,001 miles (+1,027)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 116,001 miles
- Test number
- 848320795176
- MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view not in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass114,974 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 114,974 miles
- Test number
- 220552086721
- MinorOffside Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slighty damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres slight perishing nothing excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail114,974 miles (+305)2 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,974 miles
- Test number
- 731300491314
- MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill areas as chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill areas as chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slighty damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres slight perishing nothing excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass114,669 miles (+273)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 114,669 miles
- Test number
- 788834480954
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass114,396 miles (+3,765)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 114,396 miles
- Test number
- 323281968329
- MinorOffside Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer bumper corner missing
Pass110,631 miles (+4,884)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 110,631 miles
- Test number
- 677328719974
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Pass105,747 miles (+6,507)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 105,747 miles
- Test number
- 243345586792
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,240 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 99,240 miles
- Test number
- 231637390130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,240 miles (+7,499)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,240 miles
- Test number
- 991957441360
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass91,741 miles (+9,355)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 91,741 miles
- Test number
- 419511007220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,386 miles (+8,928)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 82,386 miles
- Test number
- 924160915061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,458 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,458 miles
- Test number
- 485171414425
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- NoteBracket holding radiator corroded
Pass73,458 miles (+9,563)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 73,458 miles
- Test number
- 577831314366
- NoteBracket holding radiator corroded
Pass63,895 miles (+3,401)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 63,895 miles
- Test number
- 338275813301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,494 miles (+2,922)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 60,494 miles
- Test number
- 497469712470
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine oil leaks
- NoteRadiator support panel corroded
Pass57,572 miles (+5,941)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 57,572 miles
- Test number
- 708524611370
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFront radiator support fairly corroded
Pass51,631 miles (+4,358)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 51,631 miles
- Test number
- 463549590298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,273 miles (+4,497)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 47,273 miles
- Test number
- 521901109303
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass42,776 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 42,776 miles
- Test number
- 632269608376
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail42,776 miles (+4,128)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,776 miles
- Test number
- 911309308349
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass38,648 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 38,648 miles
- Test number
- 841040617317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,644 miles (+6,662)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,644 miles
- Test number
- 371010617338
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass31,982 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 31,982 miles
- Test number
- 972729286279
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about LD53 HCL
- Does LD53 HCL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 HCL is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 HCL?
- The MOT on LD53 HCL is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD53 HCL done?
- LD53 HCL was recorded at 125,686 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 4,727 miles a year.
- Has LD53 HCL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 HCL has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LD53 HCL 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 HCL find?
- LD53 HCL passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriorated, and 5 more.
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