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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LD53 HLJMOT history

LD53 HLJ is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 24 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2025 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 176,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2024.

LD53 HLJ 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 18 Oct 2025
Mileage
176,554 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2024
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,736 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 HLJ
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
24 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 HLJ was last recorded at 176,554 miles on 14 Oct 2024, 24,997 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,557 miles · 19 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
24,997 miles
Average per year
7,736 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 176,554 miles
  • 2023 – 151,557 miles
  • 2022 – 150,669 miles
  • 2021 – 149,062 miles
  • 2020 – 148,139 miles
  • 2019 – 146,261 miles
  • 2018 – 142,761 miles
  • 2017 – 134,085 miles
  • 2016 – 124,104 miles
  • 2015 – 113,550 miles
  • 2014 – 102,538 miles
  • 2013 – 95,765 miles
  • 2012 – 91,112 miles
  • 2011 – 72,363 miles
  • 2010 – 55,896 miles
  • 2009 – 47,413 miles
  • 2008 – 42,811 miles
  • 2007 – 41,389 miles
  • 2006 – 36,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,554 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked but not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat sheild loose
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Both sides rear inner sills starting corrode
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount corroded but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,554 miles (+24,997)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    176,554 miles
    Test number
    743019114428
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked but not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat sheild loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both sides rear inner sills starting corrode
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount corroded but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass151,557 miles (+888)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    151,557 miles
    Test number
    245245662794
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen has slight crack at bottom and stone chip but not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass150,669 miles (+1,607)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    150,669 miles
    Test number
    617955049835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass149,062 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    149,062 miles
    Test number
    732593473182
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail149,062 miles (+923)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,062 miles
    Test number
    942621445128
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass148,139 miles (+8)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    148,139 miles
    Test number
    961652043107
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail148,131 miles (+1,870)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,131 miles
    Test number
    245399347138
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass146,261 miles (+3,500)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    146,261 miles
    Test number
    408725792383
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Pass142,761 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    142,761 miles
    Test number
    975872573179
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail142,748 miles (+8,663)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,748 miles
    Test number
    929283295533
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass134,085 miles (+9,981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    134,085 miles
    Test number
    256020499588
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass124,104 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    124,104 miles
    Test number
    507889143667
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail124,095 miles (+10,545)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,095 miles
    Test number
    652184292755
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm perished to chord on inner side wall (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass113,550 miles (+11,012)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    113,550 miles
    Test number
    115448353048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass102,538 miles (+6,773)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    102,538 miles
    Test number
    956960924273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass95,765 miles (+4,653)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    95,765 miles
    Test number
    545963433268
    • NoteCentre exhaust getting weak
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteO/s/r tyre low on tread on inner edge

  17. Pass91,112 miles (+18,749)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    91,112 miles
    Test number
    478786132211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,363 miles (+16,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    72,363 miles
    Test number
    568375321271
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass55,896 miles (+8,483)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    55,896 miles
    Test number
    964746020260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,413 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    47,413 miles
    Test number
    210779229283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,215 miles (+4,404)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,215 miles
    Test number
    550116969145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,811 miles (+1,422)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    42,811 miles
    Test number
    821728798149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,389 miles (+5,025)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    41,389 miles
    Test number
    340453417256
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread low †oil leak engine area ,suspect oil cooler

  24. Pass36,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    36,364 miles
    Test number
    403113246255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 HLJ

Does LD53 HLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 HLJ expired on 18 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 HLJ?
The MOT on LD53 HLJ expired on 18 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 HLJ done?
LD53 HLJ was recorded at 176,554 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2024, an average of 7,736 miles a year.
Has LD53 HLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 HLJ has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LD53 HLJ 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 HLJ find?
LD53 HLJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked but not affecting drivers view; exhaust heat sheild loose; nearside rear lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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