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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.

LD53 HCL white Ford Transit Connect – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass125,686 miles
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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
  11. 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))
  12. Pass105,747 miles (+6,507)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    105,747 miles
    Test number
    243345586792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    99,240 miles
    Test number
    231637390130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. Pass91,741 miles (+9,355)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    91,741 miles
    Test number
    419511007220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,386 miles (+8,928)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    82,386 miles
    Test number
    924160915061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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
  18. Pass73,458 miles (+9,563)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    73,458 miles
    Test number
    577831314366
    • NoteBracket holding radiator corroded
  19. Pass63,895 miles (+3,401)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    63,895 miles
    Test number
    338275813301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. Pass51,631 miles (+4,358)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    51,631 miles
    Test number
    463549590298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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)
  24. 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)
  25. 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)
  26. Pass38,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    38,648 miles
    Test number
    841040617317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. 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)
  28. 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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