
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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
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))
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.
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.
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
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))
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))
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))
Pass168,251 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 168,251 miles
- Test number
- 699221276428
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass154,697 miles (+27,423)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 154,697 miles
- Test number
- 522199007418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,274 miles (+32)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 127,274 miles
- Test number
- 518326305115
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass115,588 miles (+2,809)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 115,588 miles
- Test number
- 987981853019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,779 miles (+2,495)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 112,779 miles
- Test number
- 816223852030
- NoteOil leak
Pass110,284 miles (+15,529)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 110,284 miles
- Test number
- 306046671290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,755 miles (+22,143)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 94,755 miles
- Test number
- 190788200326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,612 miles (+14,448)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 72,612 miles
- Test number
- 420987709310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,164 miles (+15,982)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 58,164 miles
- Test number
- 494791318383
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
Pass26,752 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 26,752 miles
- Test number
- 310128456444
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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