
Ford Transit Connect
White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc
LD53 HGEMOT history
LD53 HGE is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 11 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 33 MOT tests, with 182,775 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 182,775 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 33
- 17 passed · 16 failed
- Per year
- 8,767 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 HGE
- 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
- 11 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 HGE was last recorded at 182,775 miles on 1 Jul 2024, 13,427 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 169,348 miles · 3 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 13,427 miles
- Average per year
- 8,767 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 182,775 miles
- 2023 – 169,348 miles
- 2022 – 169,328 miles
- 2021 – 163,609 miles
- 2020 – 151,310 miles
- 2019 – 132,307 miles
- 2018 – 119,885 miles
- 2017 – 116,877 miles
- 2016 – 107,218 miles
- 2015 – 93,920 miles
- 2014 – 92,962 miles
- 2013 – 86,371 miles
- 2011 – 86,169 miles
- 2010 – 77,614 miles
- 2009 – 64,920 miles
- 2008 – 51,951 miles
- 2007 – 37,859 miles
- 2006 – 25,728 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S and O/S 195 70 15 C (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to brake load valve
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
33 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass182,775 miles (+13,427)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 182,775 miles
- Test number
- 271788336735
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S and O/S 195 70 15 C (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass169,348 miles (+11)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 169,348 miles
- Test number
- 754614070167
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail169,337 miles (+9)7 major1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,337 miles
- Test number
- 684164309605
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating x2 (1.2.1 (e))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail169,328 miles (+11)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,328 miles
- Test number
- 581228775379
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to brake load valve (1.1.11 (c))
Fail169,317 miles (+5,708)8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,317 miles
- Test number
- 704525000126
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to brake load valve (1.1.11 (c))
Pass163,609 miles (+505)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 163,609 miles
- Test number
- 929949278562
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail163,104 miles (+11,794)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,104 miles
- Test number
- 857402988010
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass151,310 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 151,310 miles
- Test number
- 336202927400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,310 miles (+6)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,310 miles
- Test number
- 147486933524
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR INDICATORS (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CV BOOT BURST (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CV BOOT BURST (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SIIL HAS CORROSION AT THE END OF SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorService brake effort inadequate at a wheel BOTH REAR BRAKES LOW EFFORTS (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINTS (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSH SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail151,304 miles (+6,903)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,304 miles
- Test number
- 413566734436
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail144,401 miles (+12,094)9 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,401 miles
- Test number
- 811036518979
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rear with connecting to Nearside Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Pass132,307 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 132,307 miles
- Test number
- 949555810549
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,300 miles (+12,415)2 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,300 miles
- Test number
- 609242278909
- MajorCentral Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass119,885 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 119,885 miles
- Test number
- 197466649770
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,885 miles (+3,008)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,885 miles
- Test number
- 371771776088
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass116,877 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 116,877 miles
- Test number
- 845031693902
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,877 miles (+9,659)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,877 miles
- Test number
- 381453719586
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass107,218 miles (+13,298)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 107,218 miles
- Test number
- 872104982249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,920 miles (+958)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 93,920 miles
- Test number
- 866757445035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,962 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 92,962 miles
- Test number
- 367048244019
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail92,961 miles (+6,590)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,961 miles
- Test number
- 695764644016
- 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass86,371 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 86,371 miles
- Test number
- 895885643068
- NoteLight surface corrosion on front brake discs
- NoteWrap around cover missing from offside, rear bumper
Fail86,371 miles (+202)2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,371 miles
- Test number
- 925975043037
- Repaired at testCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteLight surface corrosion on front brake discs
- NoteWrap around cover missing from offside, rear bumper
Pass86,169 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 86,169 miles
- Test number
- 279446521303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,169 miles (+8,555)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,169 miles
- Test number
- 228555421396
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass77,614 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 77,614 miles
- Test number
- 382385830497
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Fail77,614 miles (+12,694)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,614 miles
- Test number
- 891275230227
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass64,920 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 64,920 miles
- Test number
- 720200819256
- 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)
Fail64,920 miles (+12,969)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,920 miles
- Test number
- 820090519200
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- 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)
Pass51,951 miles (+14,092)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 51,951 miles
- Test number
- 633170918226
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass37,859 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 37,859 miles
- Test number
- 644420807283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,859 miles (+12,131)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,859 miles
- Test number
- 251099397179
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass25,728 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 25,728 miles
- Test number
- 294954616257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 HGE
- Does LD53 HGE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 HGE expired on 2 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 HGE?
- The MOT on LD53 HGE expired on 2 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 HGE done?
- LD53 HGE was recorded at 182,775 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2024, an average of 8,767 miles a year.
- Has LD53 HGE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 HGE has failed 16 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on LD53 HGE 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 HGE find?
- LD53 HGE passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s 195 70 15 c, and 2 more.
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