
Ford Transit Connect
Green · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc
LD53 HHGMOT history
LD53 HHG is a green diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 10 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 108,948 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 108,948 mi
- At MOT on 11 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 32
- 18 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 4,935 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 HHG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit Connect
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,753 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 10 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 HHG was last recorded at 108,948 miles on 11 Feb 2025, 11,185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 97,763 miles · 16 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11,185 miles
- Average per year
- 4,935 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 108,948 miles
- 2024 – 97,763 miles
- 2023 – 89,327 miles
- 2021 – 84,989 miles
- 2020 – 79,591 miles
- 2019 – 73,593 miles
- 2018 – 68,776 miles
- 2017 – 64,604 miles
- 2016 – 63,467 miles
- 2015 – 58,514 miles
- 2014 – 54,790 miles
- 2012 – 49,204 miles
- 2011 – 44,051 miles
- 2010 – 39,093 miles
- 2009 – 33,943 miles
- 2008 – 29,075 miles
- 2007 – 25,543 miles
- 2006 – 18,262 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015
Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Both rear tyres cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
32 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,948 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 108,948 miles
- Test number
- 758538424925
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail108,938 miles (+11,175)5 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,938 miles
- Test number
- 617759868467
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass97,763 miles (+77)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 97,763 miles
- Test number
- 359744947598
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryVehicle has a lot of on the front and rear suspension components, chassis, structure and sub structure
Fail97,686 miles (+8,359)1 dangerous8 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,686 miles
- Test number
- 921049086458
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn down to 2nd layer of rubber (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative both fronts (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body component slightly loose arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySlight knock on steering
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to suspension areas
Pass89,327 miles (+22)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 89,327 miles
- Test number
- 720921365621
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail89,305 miles (+4,316)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,305 miles
- Test number
- 974156263490
- MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass84,989 miles (+5,398)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 84,989 miles
- Test number
- 164019437782
- MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside inner cv boots perished. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside. (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills offside and near side corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass79,591 miles (+44)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 79,591 miles
- Test number
- 207037505742
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNear side outer sills corroded and holed slightly. Not structual
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside and near side inner sills corroded and holed slightly. Not structual
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail79,547 miles (+5,954)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,547 miles
- Test number
- 958421307935
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNear side outer sills corroded and holed slightly. Not structual
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside and near side inner sills corroded and holed slightly. Not structual
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass73,593 miles (+4,817)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 73,593 miles
- Test number
- 846208934776
- AdvisoryFront oil leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass68,776 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2019
- Odometer
- 68,776 miles
- Test number
- 157500759755
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,774 miles (+4,170)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,774 miles
- Test number
- 946626383418
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorTrailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))
Pass64,604 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2018
- Odometer
- 64,604 miles
- Test number
- 938124080432
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside & offside inner sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
Fail64,604 miles (+1,137)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,604 miles
- Test number
- 276883313500
- FailureNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside & offside inner sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
Pass63,467 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 63,467 miles
- Test number
- 229467585864
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering arm inner joint(s
Fail63,467 miles (+4,953)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,467 miles
- Test number
- 650732347470
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering arm inner joint(s
Pass58,514 miles (+1)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 58,514 miles
- Test number
- 429122645049
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryTie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteExhaust slight deterioration
Fail58,513 miles (+3,723)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,513 miles
- Test number
- 949420145031
- DangerousStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryTie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteExhaust slight deterioration
Pass54,790 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 54,790 miles
- Test number
- 927462044068
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Fail54,790 miles (+5,586)6 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,790 miles
- Test number
- 999537434069
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Fail49,204 miles3 repaired5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,204 miles
- Test number
- 497146872242
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryTie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteN/s front tyre inner edge slight wear
Pass49,204 miles (+5,153)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 49,204 miles
- Test number
- 748036972291
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryTie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteN/s front tyre inner edge slight wear
Pass44,051 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 44,051 miles
- Test number
- 577306571227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,051 miles (+4,958)1 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,051 miles
- Test number
- 116213271219
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail39,093 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,093 miles
- Test number
- 624333540235
- Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass39,093 miles (+5,150)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 39,093 miles
- Test number
- 841153840248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,943 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,943 miles
- Test number
- 292436349299
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass33,943 miles (+4,868)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 33,943 miles
- Test number
- 362496949475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,075 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 29,075 miles
- Test number
- 334107348232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,075 miles (+3,532)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,075 miles
- Test number
- 583742548233
- FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass25,543 miles (+7,281)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 25,543 miles
- Test number
- 551045457257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,262 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 18,262 miles
- Test number
- 903390776233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 HHG
- Does LD53 HHG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 HHG expired on 15 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 HHG?
- The MOT on LD53 HHG expired on 15 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 HHG done?
- LD53 HHG was recorded at 108,948 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2025, an average of 4,935 miles a year.
- Has LD53 HHG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 HHG has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LD53 HHG 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 HHG find?
- LD53 HHG passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.
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