Ford Transit Connect
White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc
LD53 HGKMOT history
LD53 HGK is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 12 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 163,374 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 163,374 mi
- At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 21 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 7,253 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 HGK
- 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
- 12 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 HGK was last recorded at 163,374 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 4,902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 158,472 miles · 3 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,902 miles
- Average per year
- 7,253 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 163,374 miles
- 2025 – 158,472 miles
- 2024 – 152,170 miles
- 2023 – 146,386 miles
- 2022 – 140,309 miles
- 2021 – 133,160 miles
- 2020 – 127,870 miles
- 2019 – 123,403 miles
- 2018 – 119,995 miles
- 2017 – 112,868 miles
- 2016 – 103,620 miles
- 2015 – 96,552 miles
- 2014 – 87,448 miles
- 2013 – 77,867 miles
- 2012 – 70,604 miles
- 2011 – 58,478 miles
- 2010 – 50,335 miles
- 2009 – 41,173 miles
- 2008 – 37,855 miles
- 2007 – 27,533 miles
- 2006 – 17,341 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,374 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test not allowing full inspection of seat belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
32 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,374 miles (+4,902)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 163,374 miles
- Test number
- 411140644692
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,472 miles (+6,302)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 158,472 miles
- Test number
- 818055058648
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,170 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 152,170 miles
- Test number
- 784112140361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail152,163 miles (+5,777)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,163 miles
- Test number
- 729984254471
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s /r outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/r outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass146,386 miles (+6,077)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 146,386 miles
- Test number
- 164346028941
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,309 miles (+40)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 140,309 miles
- Test number
- 974349910699
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,269 miles (+7,109)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,269 miles
- Test number
- 694075307072
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass133,160 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 133,160 miles
- Test number
- 164273938124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,160 miles (+5,290)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,160 miles
- Test number
- 353910797219
- Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass127,870 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 127,870 miles
- Test number
- 931711886239
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail127,865 miles (+4,462)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,865 miles
- Test number
- 314585968733
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Headlamp deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Headlamp deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass123,403 miles (+3,408)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 123,403 miles
- Test number
- 810194282399
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp inoperative
- AdvisoryOffside front suspension strut has non standard bolt fitted. no movement detected at time of inspection
Pass119,995 miles (+903)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 119,995 miles
- Test number
- 960003637242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,092 miles (+6,224)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,092 miles
- Test number
- 607654615868
- DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass112,868 miles (+212)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 112,868 miles
- Test number
- 301555651478
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test not allowing full inspection of seat belt
Fail112,656 miles (+9,036)9 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,656 miles
- Test number
- 346660145036
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken in half at front flexi (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureEngine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test not allowing full inspection of seat belt
Pass103,620 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 103,620 miles
- Test number
- 841863318060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,620 miles (+7,068)3 failures2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,620 miles
- Test number
- 815441941746
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint broken (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint broken (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass96,552 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 96,552 miles
- Test number
- 646772875088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,552 miles (+9,104)11 failures4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,552 miles
- Test number
- 495702165001
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- 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 Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
- FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteNearside Rear Tyre Wearing Unevenly Bald
- NoteOffside Rear Shock absorber Damaged
- NoteNearside rear Shock absorber damaged
Fail87,448 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,448 miles
- Test number
- 165568654086
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass87,448 miles (+9,581)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 87,448 miles
- Test number
- 208528254046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,867 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 77,867 miles
- Test number
- 779717453017
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Fail77,865 miles (+7,261)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,865 miles
- Test number
- 187827553411
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Pass70,604 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 70,604 miles
- Test number
- 519609852027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,603 miles (+12,125)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,603 miles
- Test number
- 178418852037
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass58,478 miles (+8,143)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 58,478 miles
- Test number
- 179678031448
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRear brakes noisey
Pass50,335 miles (+9,162)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 50,335 miles
- Test number
- 540168150015
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass41,173 miles (+3,318)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 41,173 miles
- Test number
- 784632549048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,855 miles (+10,322)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 37,855 miles
- Test number
- 372127578118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,533 miles (+10,192)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 27,533 miles
- Test number
- 890277677186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,341 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 17,341 miles
- Test number
- 254581296437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 HGK
- Does LD53 HGK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 HGK is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 HGK?
- The MOT on LD53 HGK is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD53 HGK done?
- LD53 HGK was recorded at 163,374 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 7,253 miles a year.
- Has LD53 HGK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 HGK has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on LD53 HGK 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 HGK find?
- LD53 HGK passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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