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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LD53 HDNMOT history

LD53 HDN is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 16 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 119,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2024.

LD53 HDN white Ford Transit Connect – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit Connect, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2025
Mileage
119,262 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2024
MOT tests
31
17 passed · 14 failed
Per year
5,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 HDN
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
16 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 HDN was last recorded at 119,262 miles on 19 Jul 2024, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,255 miles · 10 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
5,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 119,262 miles
  • 2023 – 112,322 miles
  • 2022 – 110,215 miles
  • 2021 – 107,507 miles
  • 2019 – 107,486 miles
  • 2018 – 105,810 miles
  • 2017 – 98,660 miles
  • 2016 – 93,393 miles
  • 2015 – 88,176 miles
  • 2014 – 82,205 miles
  • 2013 – 73,820 miles
  • 2012 – 67,862 miles
  • 2011 – 65,867 miles
  • 2010 – 58,850 miles
  • 2009 – 54,540 miles
  • 2008 – 46,845 miles
  • 2007 – 37,510 miles
  • 2006 – 28,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,262 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) bothRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear light unit damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust clamp corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,262 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    119,262 miles
    Test number
    899225872709
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  2. Fail119,255 miles (+6,933)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,255 miles
    Test number
    890904602354
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill back (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  3. Pass112,322 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    112,322 miles
    Test number
    201131476140
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail112,319 miles (+2,104)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,319 miles
    Test number
    720596362011
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass110,215 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    110,215 miles
    Test number
    465144227283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail110,210 miles (+2,703)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,210 miles
    Test number
    311206772247
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass107,507 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    107,507 miles
    Test number
    567487577860
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail107,499 miles (+13)9 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,499 miles
    Test number
    559160905174
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail107,486 miles (+1,676)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,486 miles
    Test number
    102128534659
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front flexis, ends corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside sill and inner sills corroded

  10. Pass105,810 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    105,810 miles
    Test number
    987987476078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded
    • AdvisorySteering rack worn

  11. Fail105,810 miles (+7,150)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,810 miles
    Test number
    936350282354
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisorySteering rack worn

  12. Pass98,660 miles (+118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    98,660 miles
    Test number
    246843883398
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRadiator support bracket holed and corroded

  13. Fail98,542 miles (+5,149)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,542 miles
    Test number
    955030092830
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRadiator support bracket holed and corroded

  14. Pass93,393 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    93,393 miles
    Test number
    119653537363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,353 miles (+5,177)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,353 miles
    Test number
    603254300676
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisorySpare tyre flat

  16. Pass88,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    88,176 miles
    Test number
    549517315178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail88,176 miles (+5,971)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,176 miles
    Test number
    628914615190
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass82,205 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    82,205 miles
    Test number
    406305814142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail82,205 miles (+8,385)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,205 miles
    Test number
    416185914142
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass73,820 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    73,820 miles
    Test number
    439276913174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail73,820 miles (+5,958)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,820 miles
    Test number
    679186913150
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass67,862 miles (+1,995)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    67,862 miles
    Test number
    538602212144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,867 miles (+28)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    65,867 miles
    Test number
    749850711172
    • NoteFront disks pitted
    • NoteKnock on steering

  24. Fail65,839 miles (+6,989)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,839 miles
    Test number
    216603901468
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront disks pitted
    • NoteKnock on steering

  25. Pass58,850 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    58,850 miles
    Test number
    821689610197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail58,849 miles (+4,309)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,849 miles
    Test number
    393112310120
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth front wipers=Smearing slightly
    • NoteHigh level brake light=Not working
    • NoteOil leak=Sump area (damp)

  27. Pass54,540 miles (+7,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    54,540 miles
    Test number
    791215849268
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Pass46,845 miles (+9,335)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    46,845 miles
    Test number
    851271438223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass37,510 miles (+9,290)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    37,510 miles
    Test number
    104036327262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail28,220 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,220 miles
    Test number
    570652246243
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  31. Pass28,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    28,220 miles
    Test number
    873492046270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 HDN

Does LD53 HDN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 HDN expired on 18 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 HDN?
The MOT on LD53 HDN expired on 18 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 HDN done?
LD53 HDN was recorded at 119,262 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2024, an average of 5,090 miles a year.
Has LD53 HDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 HDN has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 HDN 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 HDN find?
LD53 HDN passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2024 with 1 advisory: play in steering rack inner joint(s) both.

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