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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LD53 HKNMOT history

LD53 HKN is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 16 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 120,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

LD53 HKN white Ford Transit Connect – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit Connect, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
120,675 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 HKN
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
16 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 HKN was last recorded at 120,675 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,636 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
39 miles
Average per year
4,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,675 miles
  • 2024 – 111,895 miles
  • 2023 – 106,128 miles
  • 2022 – 99,161 miles
  • 2021 – 91,499 miles
  • 2020 – 86,800 miles
  • 2019 – 81,852 miles
  • 2018 – 73,993 miles
  • 2017 – 69,271 miles
  • 2016 – 67,763 miles
  • 2015 – 63,618 miles
  • 2014 – 58,461 miles
  • 2013 – 53,394 miles
  • 2012 – 50,277 miles
  • 2011 – 49,468 miles
  • 2010 – 45,671 miles
  • 2009 – 41,960 miles
  • 2008 – 35,782 miles
  • 2007 – 31,186 miles
  • 2006 – 24,580 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,675 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBoth sills covered in underseal

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,675 miles (+39)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    120,675 miles
    Test number
    879777545630
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills covered in underseal

  2. Fail120,636 miles (+8,741)1 dangerous7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,636 miles
    Test number
    596735389795
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill as marked (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust poor condition / slight blow
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded in places

  3. Pass111,895 miles (+5,767)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    111,895 miles
    Test number
    182325566781
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass106,128 miles (+6,967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    106,128 miles
    Test number
    910329763572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass99,161 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    99,161 miles
    Test number
    185628851312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail99,120 miles (+7,621)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,120 miles
    Test number
    174907671259
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass91,499 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,499 miles
    Test number
    922665219721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail91,490 miles (+4,690)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,490 miles
    Test number
    569460457170
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass86,800 miles (+4,948)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,800 miles
    Test number
    216016111065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,852 miles (+7,859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    81,852 miles
    Test number
    711068891861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass73,993 miles (+4,722)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    73,993 miles
    Test number
    599178320192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,271 miles (+1,508)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    69,271 miles
    Test number
    244152003425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    67,763 miles
    Test number
    476503485020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,763 miles (+4,145)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,763 miles
    Test number
    149682592651
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass63,618 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    63,618 miles
    Test number
    587287710094
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

  16. Fail63,618 miles (+5,157)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,618 miles
    Test number
    577415324033
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

  17. Pass58,461 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    58,461 miles
    Test number
    256092844349
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCentre additional stop lamp not working

  18. Fail58,461 miles (+5,067)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,461 miles
    Test number
    809492444394
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCentre additional stop lamp not working

  19. Fail53,394 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,394 miles
    Test number
    667608733383
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass53,394 miles (+3,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    53,394 miles
    Test number
    709608233318
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass50,277 miles (+809)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    50,277 miles
    Test number
    617245332377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,468 miles (+3,797)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    49,468 miles
    Test number
    859771141373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,671 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    45,671 miles
    Test number
    462449440463
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  24. Fail45,671 miles (+3,711)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,671 miles
    Test number
    582619640326
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  25. Pass41,960 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    41,960 miles
    Test number
    524297359312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail41,940 miles (+6,158)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,940 miles
    Test number
    831236259362
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass35,782 miles (+4,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,782 miles
    Test number
    920649448217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass31,186 miles (+6,606)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,186 miles
    Test number
    153958247208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass24,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    24,580 miles
    Test number
    562439246278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 HKN

Does LD53 HKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 HKN is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD53 HKN?
The MOT on LD53 HKN is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 HKN done?
LD53 HKN was recorded at 120,675 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 4,993 miles a year.
Has LD53 HKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 HKN has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 HKN 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 HKN find?
LD53 HKN passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pedal wearing smooth; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 2 more.

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