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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LD53 HLAMOT history

LD53 HLA is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 14 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 112,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

LD53 HLA 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 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
112,074 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,751 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 HLA
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 valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 HLA was last recorded at 112,074 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 4,981 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,093 miles · 10 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
4,981 miles
Average per year
4,751 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,074 miles
  • 2024 – 107,093 miles
  • 2023 – 105,138 miles
  • 2022 – 104,227 miles
  • 2020 – 102,346 miles
  • 2019 – 99,582 miles
  • 2018 – 98,410 miles
  • 2017 – 94,617 miles
  • 2016 – 90,431 miles
  • 2015 – 86,632 miles
  • 2014 – 84,089 miles
  • 2013 – 70,877 miles
  • 2011 – 62,488 miles
  • 2010 – 43,153 miles
  • 2009 – 31,993 miles
  • 2008 – 27,116 miles
  • 2007 – 22,326 miles
  • 2006 – 17,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,074 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,074 miles (+4,981)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    112,074 miles
    Test number
    362389849828
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass107,093 miles (+1,955)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    107,093 miles
    Test number
    635499708315
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass105,138 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    105,138 miles
    Test number
    978220618423
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail105,138 miles (+911)1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,138 miles
    Test number
    795613917857
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass104,227 miles (+1,881)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    104,227 miles
    Test number
    387834065231
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass102,346 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    102,346 miles
    Test number
    345490416994
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail102,346 miles (+2,764)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,346 miles
    Test number
    138729214265
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass99,582 miles (+1,172)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,582 miles
    Test number
    662804457161
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass98,410 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,410 miles
    Test number
    182244210004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail98,408 miles (+3,791)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,408 miles
    Test number
    885338543793
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass94,617 miles (+4,186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,617 miles
    Test number
    285560974215
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass90,431 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    90,431 miles
    Test number
    647228622867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail90,411 miles (+3,779)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,411 miles
    Test number
    417761480073
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass86,632 miles (+2,543)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    86,632 miles
    Test number
    257052345111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,089 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    84,089 miles
    Test number
    168586214177
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail84,089 miles (+13,212)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,089 miles
    Test number
    185096014116
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail70,877 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,877 miles
    Test number
    368073263006
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOuter Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass70,877 miles (+8,389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    70,877 miles
    Test number
    398863863097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass62,488 miles (+19,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    62,488 miles
    Test number
    717234841322
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  20. Pass43,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    43,153 miles
    Test number
    112002050274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail43,153 miles (+11,160)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,153 miles
    Test number
    421842950252
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteHandbrake operation long but has reserve travel

  22. Pass31,993 miles (+4,877)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,993 miles
    Test number
    893281459214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,116 miles (+4,790)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    27,116 miles
    Test number
    880074138290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,326 miles (+5,307)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    22,326 miles
    Test number
    310370947231
    • NoteOffside mirror lower glass cracked not affecting rear view

  25. Pass17,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    17,019 miles
    Test number
    390578646251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 HLA

Does LD53 HLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 HLA is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 HLA?
The MOT on LD53 HLA is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 HLA done?
LD53 HLA was recorded at 112,074 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 4,751 miles a year.
Has LD53 HLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 HLA has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 HLA 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 HLA find?
LD53 HLA passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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