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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LD53 HHLMOT history

LD53 HHL is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 14 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 170,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2025.

LD53 HHL 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 Sept 2026
Mileage
170,477 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 HHL
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
14 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 HHL was last recorded at 170,477 miles on 25 Sept 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,469 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
8,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,477 miles
  • 2024 – 162,791 miles
  • 2023 – 156,495 miles
  • 2022 – 149,307 miles
  • 2021 – 142,863 miles
  • 2020 – 136,584 miles
  • 2019 – 130,126 miles
  • 2018 – 121,761 miles
  • 2017 – 117,260 miles
  • 2016 – 108,971 miles
  • 2015 – 99,432 miles
  • 2014 – 89,061 miles
  • 2013 – 78,538 miles
  • 2012 – 67,059 miles
  • 2011 – 57,316 miles
  • 2010 – 46,725 miles
  • 2009 – 39,011 miles
  • 2008 – 28,787 miles
  • 2007 – 23,829 miles
  • 2006 – 17,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,477 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,477 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    170,477 miles
    Test number
    320315903873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail170,469 miles (+7,678)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,469 miles
    Test number
    790755004472
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass162,791 miles (+6,296)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    162,791 miles
    Test number
    777979554820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass156,495 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    156,495 miles
    Test number
    288338737854
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail156,490 miles (+7,183)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,490 miles
    Test number
    866507184975
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass149,307 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    149,307 miles
    Test number
    217975314063
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail149,301 miles (+6,438)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,301 miles
    Test number
    585392661915
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass142,863 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    142,863 miles
    Test number
    387527776039
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail142,863 miles (+6,279)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,863 miles
    Test number
    814750337558
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass136,584 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    136,584 miles
    Test number
    533825728548
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower arm ball joint covers deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear anti roll bar link fouling the exhaust when fully loaded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield loose

  11. Fail136,584 miles (+6,458)6 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,584 miles
    Test number
    713009880875
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also perishing/nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorService brake excessively fluctuating both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower arm ball joint covers deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear anti roll bar link fouling the exhaust when fully loaded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield loose

  12. Pass130,126 miles (+5)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    130,126 miles
    Test number
    802159484630
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail130,121 miles (+8,360)3 dangerous3 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,121 miles
    Test number
    664922855160
    • DangerousNearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass121,761 miles (+4,501)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    121,761 miles
    Test number
    212781229420
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills starting to rust

  15. Pass117,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    117,260 miles
    Test number
    867731240615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail117,260 miles (+8,289)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,260 miles
    Test number
    372811857190
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass108,971 miles (+9,539)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    108,971 miles
    Test number
    102339484147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,432 miles (+10,371)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    99,432 miles
    Test number
    922364060174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass89,061 miles (+10,523)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    89,061 miles
    Test number
    329575954287
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres only limited life remaining
    • NoteExhaust system corroded in parts and blowing slightly

  20. Pass78,538 miles (+11,479)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    78,538 miles
    Test number
    685064163221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre silencer begining to corrode

  21. Pass67,059 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    67,059 miles
    Test number
    339596862414
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail67,059 miles (+9,743)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,059 miles
    Test number
    385546962433
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass57,316 miles (+10,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    57,316 miles
    Test number
    248754661236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail46,725 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,725 miles
    Test number
    542335260226
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass46,725 miles (+7,714)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    46,725 miles
    Test number
    961265560293
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass39,011 miles (+10,224)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,011 miles
    Test number
    854654869203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  27. Pass28,787 miles (+4,958)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,787 miles
    Test number
    371143338430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,829 miles (+6,153)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    23,829 miles
    Test number
    730537247264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass17,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    17,676 miles
    Test number
    774851666206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 HHL

Does LD53 HHL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 HHL expired on 24 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 HHL?
The MOT on LD53 HHL expired on 24 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 HHL done?
LD53 HHL was recorded at 170,477 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2025, an average of 8,034 miles a year.
Has LD53 HHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 HHL has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 HHL 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 HHL find?
LD53 HHL passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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