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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LD53 HGYMOT history

LD53 HGY is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 8 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 219,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2024.

LD53 HGY 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 24 Mar 2025
Mileage
219,806 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 HGY
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
8 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 HGY was last recorded at 219,806 miles on 25 Mar 2024, 13,202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Feb 2022: 191,509 miles, lower than 199,757 miles on 27 Jan 2021.

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
206,604 miles · 6 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
13,202 miles
Average per year
11,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 219,806 miles
  • 2023 – 206,604 miles
  • 2022 – 191,509 miles
  • 2021 – 199,757 miles
  • 2019 – 183,130 miles
  • 2018 – 174,086 miles
  • 2017 – 168,251 miles
  • 2016 – 154,697 miles
  • 2015 – 127,274 miles
  • 2014 – 118,428 miles
  • 2013 – 115,588 miles
  • 2012 – 112,779 miles
  • 2011 – 110,284 miles
  • 2010 – 94,755 miles
  • 2009 – 72,612 miles
  • 2008 – 58,164 miles
  • 2007 – 42,182 miles
  • 2006 – 26,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,806 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint front box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front rad bracket corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,806 miles (+13,202)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    219,806 miles
    Test number
    302607336390
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint front box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass206,604 miles (+15,095)5 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    206,604 miles
    Test number
    861871583973
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside lower sill soft
  3. Pass191,509 miles (-8,248)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    191,509 miles
    Test number
    464557650273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass199,757 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    199,757 miles
    Test number
    848540137958
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill shows signs of damage. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers only working on fast speed.
  5. Fail199,757 miles (+16,627)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,757 miles
    Test number
    340573346131
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill shows signs of damage. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers only working on fast speed.
  6. Pass183,130 miles (+9,044)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    183,130 miles
    Test number
    900800077865
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDifferent tyres on front axle to those fitted on the rear
  7. Pass174,086 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    174,086 miles
    Test number
    334494786394
    • AdvisoryFront rad bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail174,084 miles (+320)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,084 miles
    Test number
    138986939484
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront rad bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail173,764 miles (+5,513)2 dangerous11 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,764 miles
    Test number
    111513740670
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split still prevents ingress of dirt/grit (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass168,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    168,251 miles
    Test number
    699221276428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail168,251 miles (+13,554)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,251 miles
    Test number
    414214017165
    • FailureFront Rear position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  12. Pass154,697 miles (+27,423)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    154,697 miles
    Test number
    522199007418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass127,274 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    127,274 miles
    Test number
    518326305115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail127,242 miles (+8,814)11 failures5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,242 miles
    Test number
    626206485098
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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 Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteCentre stoplight not working - not sure if it is connected
    • NoteOffside headlamp broke but secure - cause of aim too high
    • NoteOffside lower area of windscreen scratched (wiper damage)
  15. Pass118,428 miles (+2,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    118,428 miles
    Test number
    106987484061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass115,588 miles (+2,809)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    115,588 miles
    Test number
    987981853019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass112,779 miles (+2,495)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    112,779 miles
    Test number
    816223852030
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass110,284 miles (+15,529)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    110,284 miles
    Test number
    306046671290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,755 miles (+22,143)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    94,755 miles
    Test number
    190788200326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,612 miles (+14,448)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    72,612 miles
    Test number
    420987709310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,164 miles (+15,982)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    58,164 miles
    Test number
    494791318383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,182 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    42,182 miles
    Test number
    863235807338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
  23. Fail42,182 miles (+15,430)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,182 miles
    Test number
    724055007394
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
  24. Pass26,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    26,752 miles
    Test number
    310128456444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,752 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,752 miles
    Test number
    361258956438
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LD53 HGY

Does LD53 HGY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 HGY expired on 24 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 HGY?
The MOT on LD53 HGY expired on 24 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 HGY done?
LD53 HGY was recorded at 219,806 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2024, an average of 11,016 miles a year.
Has LD53 HGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 HGY has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LD53 HGY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Feb 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 HGY find?
LD53 HGY passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pedal wearing smooth; coil spring corroded both fronts, and 5 more.

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