
Ford Transit Connect
White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc
LD53 HFEMOT history
LD53 HFE is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 16 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 236,970 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Mar 2023
- Mileage
- 236,970 mi
- At MOT on 16 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 13,510 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 HFE
- 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 15 Mar 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Mar 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 HFE was last recorded at 236,970 miles on 16 Mar 2022, 8,244 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2020.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 May 2016: 198,568 miles, lower than 198,781 miles on 20 Apr 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 228,726 miles · 22 Oct 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 8,244 miles
- Average per year
- 13,510 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 236,970 miles
- 2020 – 228,726 miles
- 2019 – 224,453 miles
- 2018 – 219,671 miles
- 2017 – 211,833 miles
- 2016 – 198,568 miles
- 2015 – 161,622 miles
- 2014 – 147,765 miles
- 2013 – 134,796 miles
- 2012 – 116,934 miles
- 2011 – 97,232 miles
- 2010 – 70,395 miles
- 2009 – 48,528 miles
- 2008 – 45,245 miles
- 2007 – 36,470 miles
- 2006 – 27,207 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion especially to offside inner and outer sill
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.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
22 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass236,970 miles (+8,244)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 236,970 miles
- Test number
- 837238016064
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion especially to offside inner and outer sill
Pass228,726 miles (+4,273)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 228,726 miles
- Test number
- 784675785285
- MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass224,453 miles (+4,782)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 224,453 miles
- Test number
- 482008123507
- MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Pass219,671 miles (+7,838)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2019
- Odometer
- 219,671 miles
- Test number
- 709503010061
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded Marked In Yellow (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass211,833 miles (+20)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2018
- Odometer
- 211,833 miles
- Test number
- 988980916079
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOil leak From engine
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail211,813 miles (+13,245)8 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,813 miles
- Test number
- 128923694482
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength Outer sill (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOil leak From engine
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass198,568 miles (-213)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2017
- Odometer
- 198,568 miles
- Test number
- 488741123277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail198,781 miles (+37,159)10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,781 miles
- Test number
- 353269286309
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box missing (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Pass161,622 miles (+13,857)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 161,622 miles
- Test number
- 368342815116
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteO/s/f drop link slight play
Pass147,765 miles (+12,969)12 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 147,765 miles
- Test number
- 205516774065
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBattery slightly insecure
- NoteBrake pedal anti-slip wearing
- NoteFuel tank straps corroded
Fail134,796 miles2 repaired5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,796 miles
- Test number
- 746201573030
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFootbrake anti slip provision wearing through., recomend replacement.
Pass134,796 miles (+17,862)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 134,796 miles
- Test number
- 885001173094
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFootbrake anti slip provision wearing through., recomend replacement.
Pass116,934 miles3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 116,934 miles
- Test number
- 115829872490
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine oil leak.
- NoteFootbrake anti slip provision wearing through.
- NoteFront brake discs worn.
Fail116,934 miles (+19,702)2 repaired3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,934 miles
- Test number
- 137809872421
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine oil leak.
- NoteFootbrake anti slip provision wearing through.
- NoteFront brake discs worn.
Pass97,232 miles (+26,837)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 97,232 miles
- Test number
- 796048661016
- NoteNearside inner drive shaft gaiter split.
Pass70,395 miles (+21,867)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 70,395 miles
- Test number
- 272020750065
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass48,528 miles (+3,283)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 48,528 miles
- Test number
- 523797379037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,245 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 45,245 miles
- Test number
- 384121448438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,245 miles (+8,775)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,245 miles
- Test number
- 710909238209
- FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass36,470 miles (+9,263)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 36,470 miles
- Test number
- 321054447282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,207 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 27,207 miles
- Test number
- 512328346208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,207 miles2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,207 miles
- Test number
- 452818246266
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LD53 HFE
- Does LD53 HFE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 HFE expired on 15 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 HFE?
- The MOT on LD53 HFE expired on 15 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 HFE done?
- LD53 HFE was recorded at 236,970 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2022, an average of 13,510 miles a year.
- Has LD53 HFE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 HFE has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2017.
- Has the mileage on LD53 HFE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LD53 HFE find?
- LD53 HFE passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s); general corrosion especially to offside inner and outer sill.
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