Ford Transit Connect
White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc
LD53 HKYMOT history
LD53 HKY is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 11 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 87,399 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 87,399 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 3,333 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 HKY
- 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
- 11 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 HKY was last recorded at 87,399 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 2,603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 84,796 miles · 29 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,603 miles
- Average per year
- 3,333 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,399 miles
- 2025 – 84,796 miles
- 2024 – 82,529 miles
- 2023 – 77,871 miles
- 2022 – 75,437 miles
- 2021 – 75,292 miles
- 2020 – 75,012 miles
- 2019 – 74,277 miles
- 2018 – 73,879 miles
- 2017 – 72,987 miles
- 2016 – 72,502 miles
- 2015 – 71,728 miles
- 2013 – 69,363 miles
- 2012 – 61,312 miles
- 2011 – 51,592 miles
- 2010 – 43,659 miles
- 2009 – 37,466 miles
- 2008 – 33,646 miles
- 2007 – 27,433 miles
- 2006 – 20,862 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,399 miles
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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, 2019–2024
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
31 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,399 miles (+2,603)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 87,399 miles
- Test number
- 958511200223
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass84,796 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 84,796 miles
- Test number
- 604453073961
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Fail84,794 miles (+2,265)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,794 miles
- Test number
- 726114272116
- MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Pass82,529 miles (+3)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 82,529 miles
- Test number
- 210808648010
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth rear outer sill areas been filled but outside perscribed areas
- AdvisoryOffside sill panel corroded along inner and outer edge at front but still outside of seatbelt mount areas
Fail82,526 miles (+4,655)3 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,526 miles
- Test number
- 930298169724
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth rear outer sill areas been filled but outside perscribed areas
- AdvisoryOffside sill panel corroded along inner and outer edge at front but still outside of seatbelt mount areas
Pass77,871 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 77,871 miles
- Test number
- 122949524341
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail77,871 miles (+2,434)2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,871 miles
- Test number
- 591817899267
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass75,437 miles (+145)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 75,437 miles
- Test number
- 248622906366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,292 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 75,292 miles
- Test number
- 679008079347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,289 miles (+277)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,289 miles
- Test number
- 835735023682
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass75,012 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 75,012 miles
- Test number
- 634562147068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,010 miles (+733)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,010 miles
- Test number
- 835623514256
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Pass74,277 miles (+7)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 74,277 miles
- Test number
- 680784839276
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to inner and outer sills
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear leaf springs
- AdvisoryCorrosion to under side of vehicle
Fail74,270 miles (+391)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,270 miles
- Test number
- 424775786679
- 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 Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to inner and outer sills
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear leaf springs
- AdvisoryCorrosion to under side of vehicle
Pass73,879 miles (+48)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 73,879 miles
- Test number
- 844287770386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,831 miles (+844)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,831 miles
- Test number
- 843855964527
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Pass72,987 miles (+485)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 72,987 miles
- Test number
- 760968651642
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
Pass72,502 miles (+774)14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 72,502 miles
- Test number
- 804501656634
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly deteriorated pads5mm approx (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryAdvise both rear outer sills corroded just outside prescribed areas may need attention soon
- AdvisoryAdvise oil leaks
- AdvisoryBrake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear drums corroded (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
- AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroded and deteriorating
- AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
Pass71,728 miles (+2,365)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 71,728 miles
- Test number
- 927599505023
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass69,363 miles (+8,051)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 69,363 miles
- Test number
- 889951693149
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass61,312 miles (+9,720)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 61,312 miles
- Test number
- 278004392463
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass51,592 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 51,592 miles
- Test number
- 646120601268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,592 miles (+7,933)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,592 miles
- Test number
- 725130501251
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,659 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 43,659 miles
- Test number
- 442760500240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,659 miles (+6,193)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,659 miles
- Test number
- 924640600261
- FailureNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass37,466 miles (+3,820)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 37,466 miles
- Test number
- 151204199198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,646 miles (+6,213)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 33,646 miles
- Test number
- 704925088193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,433 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 27,433 miles
- Test number
- 582159897125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,433 miles (+6,571)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,433 miles
- Test number
- 841179497134
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testRear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fail20,862 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,862 miles
- Test number
- 311353426428
- Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass20,862 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 20,862 miles
- Test number
- 582153026273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 HKY
- Does LD53 HKY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 HKY is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 HKY?
- The MOT on LD53 HKY is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD53 HKY done?
- LD53 HKY was recorded at 87,399 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 3,333 miles a year.
- Has LD53 HKY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 HKY has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LD53 HKY 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 HKY find?
- LD53 HKY passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: headlamp lens slightly defective both; nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides.
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