
Ford Transit Connect
White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc
LD53 HCVMOT history
LD53 HCV is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 4 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 175,501 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 175,501 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 9,173 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 HCV
- 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
- 4 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 HCV was last recorded at 175,501 miles on 21 Jan 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 175,501 miles · 19 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 9,173 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 175,501 miles
- 2021 – 169,368 miles
- 2020 – 162,527 miles
- 2019 – 156,010 miles
- 2018 – 146,350 miles
- 2016 – 138,543 miles
- 2015 – 128,142 miles
- 2014 – 119,597 miles
- 2013 – 112,443 miles
- 2012 – 103,770 miles
- 2011 – 96,741 miles
- 2010 – 86,104 miles
- 2009 – 76,311 miles
- 2008 – 61,194 miles
- 2007 – 48,869 miles
- 2006 – 36,237 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Stone chip in windscreen
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Bearing noise from cambelt area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Light cluster damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 16 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass175,501 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 175,501 miles
- Test number
- 626314801621
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail175,501 miles (+6,133)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,501 miles
- Test number
- 140585810048
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake has to much travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass169,368 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 169,368 miles
- Test number
- 632976261835
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen
Fail169,368 miles (+6,841)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,368 miles
- Test number
- 194133769984
- MajorNearside Front Body component insecure wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen
Pass162,527 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 162,527 miles
- Test number
- 528795619493
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBearing noise from cambelt area
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Light cluster damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail162,527 miles (+6,517)2 dangerous10 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,527 miles
- Test number
- 542137110624
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
- MajorEngine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Stabilizer (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBearing noise from cambelt area
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Light cluster damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass156,010 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 156,010 miles
- Test number
- 440709434184
- AdvisoryBoth front headlamp lenses deteriorating
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail156,010 miles (+9,660)7 major3 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,010 miles
- Test number
- 841151951759
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside front inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front headlamp lenses deteriorating
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside wiper blade rubber split but still clears effectively
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass146,350 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 146,350 miles
- Test number
- 395164826088
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail146,350 miles (+7,807)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,350 miles
- Test number
- 186330088058
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Has a major flat spot (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass138,543 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 138,543 miles
- Test number
- 521866073741
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail138,543 miles (+10,401)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,543 miles
- Test number
- 181704447530
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass128,142 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 128,142 miles
- Test number
- 981556594716
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryPoor welding repair on a non prescribed area of the n/s/r sill
- AdvisoryThe engine oil and coolant levels are close to the minimum
- AdvisoryThe front brake discs are deteriorated, the inner brake pads look quite worn
- AdvisoryThe n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge
- AdvisoryThe n/s/r brake is tight
- AdvisoryThe o/s/r lamp is damaged and shows a small amount of white light to the rear
Fail128,142 miles (+8,545)5 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,142 miles
- Test number
- 857299789266
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryPoor welding repair on a non prescribed area of the n/s/r sill
- AdvisoryThe engine oil and coolant levels are close to the minimum
- AdvisoryThe front brake discs are deteriorated, the inner brake pads look quite worn
- AdvisoryThe n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge
- AdvisoryThe n/s/r brake is tight
- AdvisoryThe o/s/r lamp is damaged and shows a small amount of white light to the rear
Pass119,597 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 119,597 miles
- Test number
- 209067034315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,597 miles (+7,154)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,597 miles
- Test number
- 669006634327
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass112,443 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 112,443 miles
- Test number
- 806257243379
- NoteThe n/s/r tyre is worn
- NoteThe o/s/r tyre has two deep cuts
- NoteThe sills are getting weak with corrosion
Fail112,443 miles (+8,673)4 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,443 miles
- Test number
- 705697143332
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteThe n/s/r tyre is worn
- NoteThe o/s/r tyre has two deep cuts
- NoteThe sills are getting weak with corrosion
Pass103,770 miles (+7,029)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 103,770 miles
- Test number
- 657849392221
- 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)
Pass96,741 miles (+10,637)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 96,741 miles
- Test number
- 349138221353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,104 miles (+9,793)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 86,104 miles
- Test number
- 773865390259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,311 miles (+15,117)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 76,311 miles
- Test number
- 771203829371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,194 miles (+12,325)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 61,194 miles
- Test number
- 762803308382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,869 miles (+12,632)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 48,869 miles
- Test number
- 623238797254
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass36,237 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 36,237 miles
- Test number
- 621040126343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 HCV
- Does LD53 HCV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 HCV expired on 20 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 HCV?
- The MOT on LD53 HCV expired on 20 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 HCV done?
- LD53 HCV was recorded at 175,501 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2022, an average of 9,173 miles a year.
- Has LD53 HCV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 HCV has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on LD53 HCV 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 HCV find?
- LD53 HCV passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cut in side wall.
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