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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc

LD53 HDGMOT history

LD53 HDG is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 12 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 169,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2022.

LD53 HDG white Ford Transit Connect – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2023
Mileage
169,000 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,004 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 HDG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 HDG was last recorded at 169,000 miles on 1 Oct 2022, 554 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jul 2018: 124,564 miles, lower than 130,372 miles on 6 Jul 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
168,446 miles · 23 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
554 miles
Average per year
8,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 169,000 miles
  • 2021 – 160,598 miles
  • 2020 – 154,734 miles
  • 2019 – 127,645 miles
  • 2018 – 124,565 miles
  • 2017 – 130,372 miles
  • 2016 – 114,824 miles
  • 2015 – 107,860 miles
  • 2014 – 101,938 miles
  • 2013 – 96,966 miles
  • 2012 – 92,453 miles
  • 2011 – 84,772 miles
  • 2010 – 79,180 miles
  • 2009 – 69,910 miles
  • 2008 – 45,857 miles
  • 2006 – 42,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,000 miles
  • AdvisorySlight play front ball joints

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Unable to penetrate various corrosion to inner and outer sills front center and rear floors front and rear inner wheel arches front sub frame

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,000 miles (+554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    169,000 miles
    Test number
    150043163407
    • AdvisorySlight play front ball joints

  2. Fail168,446 miles (+7,848)3 dangerous10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,446 miles
    Test number
    247295165537
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside

  3. Pass160,598 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    160,598 miles
    Test number
    807873484760
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail160,585 miles (+5,851)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,585 miles
    Test number
    366273564460
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill noled and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass154,734 miles (+27,089)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    154,734 miles
    Test number
    539500232845
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

  6. Pass127,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    127,645 miles
    Test number
    841267334255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail127,645 miles (+3,080)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,645 miles
    Test number
    419115344420
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass124,565 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    124,565 miles
    Test number
    783729199939
    • AdvisoryUnable to penetrate various corrosion to inner and outer sills front center and rear floors front and rear inner wheel arches front sub frame

  9. Fail124,564 miles (-5,808)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,564 miles
    Test number
    991530451579
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak around fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom gater (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point on outer and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to penetrate various corrosion to inner and outer sills front center and rear floors front and rear inner wheel arches front sub frame

  10. Pass130,372 miles (+10,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    130,372 miles
    Test number
    547828008488
    • AdvisoryUnable to penetrate various corrosion to both inner and outer sills front center and rear floors front and rear inner wheel arches various metal brake pipes

  11. Fail120,370 miles (+5,546)2 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,370 miles
    Test number
    710998326379
    • DangerousBrake performance not tested due to serious fluid leak (3.7.A.1)
    • DangerousCentral Braking system leaking metal pipe (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

  12. Pass114,824 miles (+6,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    114,824 miles
    Test number
    293097141743
    • AdvisoryUnable to penatrate various corossion to both inner and outter sills

  13. Pass107,860 miles (+5,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    107,860 miles
    Test number
    587939905254
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass101,938 miles (+4,972)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    101,938 miles
    Test number
    316370814403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail96,966 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,966 miles
    Test number
    327882713483
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass96,966 miles (+4,513)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    96,966 miles
    Test number
    735382413266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,453 miles (+7,681)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    92,453 miles
    Test number
    889892212281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,772 miles (+5,592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    84,772 miles
    Test number
    878668901298
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  19. Pass79,180 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    79,180 miles
    Test number
    644055210209
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Fail79,180 miles (+9,270)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,180 miles
    Test number
    860284210265
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass69,910 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    69,910 miles
    Test number
    524088609299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail69,909 miles (+24,052)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,909 miles
    Test number
    964135309213
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass45,857 miles (+3,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    45,857 miles
    Test number
    664021718043
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass42,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    42,362 miles
    Test number
    424009236381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail42,362 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,362 miles
    Test number
    661159336312
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Questions about LD53 HDG

Does LD53 HDG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 HDG expired on 30 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 HDG?
The MOT on LD53 HDG expired on 30 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 HDG done?
LD53 HDG was recorded at 169,000 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2022, an average of 8,004 miles a year.
Has LD53 HDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 HDG has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LD53 HDG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jul 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 HDG find?
LD53 HDG passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2022 with 1 advisory: slight play front ball joints.

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