Ford Transit Connect
White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc
LD53 HHEMOT history
LD53 HHE is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 28 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 105,137 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 105,137 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,706 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 HHE
- 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
- 28 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jul 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LD53 HHE was last recorded at 105,137 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 3,210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 101,927 miles · 14 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,210 miles
- Average per year
- 4,706 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 105,137 miles
- 2025 – 101,927 miles
- 2023 – 100,689 miles
- 2022 – 98,440 miles
- 2021 – 94,863 miles
- 2020 – 90,897 miles
- 2019 – 88,002 miles
- 2018 – 81,676 miles
- 2017 – 75,465 miles
- 2016 – 69,106 miles
- 2015 – 62,660 miles
- 2014 – 57,071 miles
- 2013 – 50,832 miles
- 2012 – 44,736 miles
- 2010 – 28,088 miles
- 2009 – 24,482 miles
- 2008 – 21,786 miles
- 2007 – 18,560 miles
- 2006 – 12,546 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail105,137 miles
- MajorFuel system component leaking leak off pipe under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
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.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear out to flexible hoses corroded.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded and slight leak.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
General corrosion of underside of vehicle.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
27 tests since 18 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail105,137 miles (+3,210)11 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,137 miles
- Test number
- 109340679267
- MajorFuel system component leaking leak off pipe under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass101,927 miles (+1,238)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 101,927 miles
- Test number
- 340129851409
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass100,689 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 100,689 miles
- Test number
- 587197938768
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Fail100,688 miles (+2,248)2 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,688 miles
- Test number
- 745630811496
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass98,440 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 98,440 miles
- Test number
- 698142475394
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail98,440 miles (+3,577)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,440 miles
- Test number
- 900136517978
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass94,863 miles (+3,966)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 94,863 miles
- Test number
- 632553786339
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated with under seal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCorrosion starting in various places under vehicle but not yet to excess
- AdvisoryN/s park brake a little slower to apply than o/s
- AdvisoryStone chip outside sweep
Pass90,897 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 90,897 miles
- Test number
- 911987347199
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear out to flexible hoses corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded and slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion of underside of vehicle.
Fail90,897 miles (+2,895)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,897 miles
- Test number
- 461358603657
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner to outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear out to flexible hoses corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded and slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion of underside of vehicle.
Pass88,002 miles (+38)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 88,002 miles
- Test number
- 572032461013
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail87,964 miles (+6,288)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,964 miles
- Test number
- 721498779497
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass81,676 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 81,676 miles
- Test number
- 407807544883
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,676 miles (+6,211)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,676 miles
- Test number
- 578844376383
- MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering side rod inner joints worn.
Pass75,465 miles (+6,359)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 75,465 miles
- Test number
- 642712778756
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing
Pass69,106 miles (+6,446)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 69,106 miles
- Test number
- 242475082905
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryBraking percentages only just met requirements
- AdvisoryRear tyres perishing
Pass62,660 miles (+64)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 62,660 miles
- Test number
- 307985805205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,596 miles (+5,525)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,596 miles
- Test number
- 999449695138
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass57,071 miles (+61)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 57,071 miles
- Test number
- 868333014222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,010 miles (+6,178)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,010 miles
- Test number
- 126917304285
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass50,832 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 50,832 miles
- Test number
- 387021003264
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail50,832 miles (+6,096)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,832 miles
- Test number
- 667760103208
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass44,736 miles (+16,648)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 44,736 miles
- Test number
- 318713402476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,088 miles (+3,606)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 28,088 miles
- Test number
- 354415840318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,482 miles (+2,696)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 24,482 miles
- Test number
- 402739839386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,786 miles (+3,226)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 21,786 miles
- Test number
- 482176828338
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass18,560 miles (+6,014)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 18,560 miles
- Test number
- 354194017341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,546 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 12,546 miles
- Test number
- 853182426337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 HHE
- Does LD53 HHE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 HHE expired on 13 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 HHE?
- The MOT on LD53 HHE expired on 13 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 HHE done?
- LD53 HHE was recorded at 105,137 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 4,706 miles a year.
- Has LD53 HHE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 HHE has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LD53 HHE 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 HHE find?
- LD53 HHE failed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 11 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: fuel system component leaking leak off pipe under bonnet; nearside front position lamp not working; nearside rear service brake effort inadequate at a wheel, and 12 more.
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