Ford Transit Connect
White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc
LD53 HLKMOT history
LD53 HLK is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 24 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 99,380 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 99,380 mi
- At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,546 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 HLK
- 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 valid until 9 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 HLK was last recorded at 99,380 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 500 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 98,880 miles · 5 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 500 miles
- Average per year
- 3,546 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 99,380 miles
- 2025 – 98,880 miles
- 2024 – 97,727 miles
- 2023 – 95,812 miles
- 2022 – 92,541 miles
- 2021 – 90,600 miles
- 2020 – 88,239 miles
- 2019 – 86,305 miles
- 2018 – 84,070 miles
- 2017 – 81,847 miles
- 2016 – 79,469 miles
- 2015 – 76,978 miles
- 2014 – 72,885 miles
- 2013 – 68,581 miles
- 2012 – 64,730 miles
- 2010 – 59,310 miles
- 2009 – 55,745 miles
- 2008 – 50,875 miles
- 2007 – 39,578 miles
- 2006 – 28,799 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,380 miles
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryBoth sills corroded
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,380 miles (+500)4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 99,380 miles
- Test number
- 500368996387
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth sills corroded
Pass98,880 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 98,880 miles
- Test number
- 374061766866
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail98,873 miles (+1,146)1 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,873 miles
- Test number
- 986085363422
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass97,727 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 97,727 miles
- Test number
- 681277462454
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail97,727 miles (+1,915)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,727 miles
- Test number
- 983319484634
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass95,812 miles (+3,271)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 95,812 miles
- Test number
- 489996272066
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner sill corroded
Pass92,541 miles (+1,941)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 92,541 miles
- Test number
- 410865193069
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass90,600 miles (+2,361)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 90,600 miles
- Test number
- 588195153364
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass88,239 miles (+8)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 88,239 miles
- Test number
- 612584422521
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail88,231 miles (+1,926)3 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,231 miles
- Test number
- 917464553437
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (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 Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass86,305 miles (+2,235)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 86,305 miles
- Test number
- 654596137899
- AdvisoryBoth rear metal brake pipes corroded & covered in grease or other material
- AdvisoryBrake fluid slightly contaminated
- AdvisoryBrake pedal anti slip rubber worn
- AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside & offside rear inner sills in places not structurally weakened
- AdvisoryFlexible brake hose furrules corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti roll bar droplink ball joint dust cover badly deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak-requires rectification & cleaning off
Pass84,070 miles (+2,223)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 84,070 miles
- Test number
- 978669900930
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,847 miles (+2,378)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 81,847 miles
- Test number
- 692702751072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,469 miles (+2,491)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 79,469 miles
- Test number
- 563065502602
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,978 miles (+4,093)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 76,978 miles
- Test number
- 974423584934
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass72,885 miles (+4,304)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 72,885 miles
- Test number
- 825016844231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,581 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 68,581 miles
- Test number
- 125649953442
- NoteOil leak
Fail68,581 miles (+3,851)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,581 miles
- Test number
- 526689653060
- Repaired at testDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
Pass64,730 miles (+7)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 64,730 miles
- Test number
- 676703462067
- NoteBattery insecure.
- NoteMinor oil leak.
- NoteNearside front tyre tread low.
- NoteOffside front tyre tread worn on inner edge.
Fail64,723 miles (+5,413)1 failure4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,723 miles
- Test number
- 296052362047
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteBattery insecure.
- NoteMinor oil leak.
- NoteNearside front tyre tread low.
- NoteOffside front tyre tread worn on inner edge.
Pass59,310 miles (+3,565)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 59,310 miles
- Test number
- 633992030283
- NoteNearside inner cv gaiter split.
- NoteOil leak
Pass55,745 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 55,745 miles
- Test number
- 331066739219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,745 miles (+4,870)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,745 miles
- Test number
- 380146139225
- Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass50,875 miles (+11,297)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 50,875 miles
- Test number
- 722779348201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,578 miles (+10,779)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 39,578 miles
- Test number
- 190189967222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,799 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 28,799 miles
- Test number
- 180465776273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 HLK
- Does LD53 HLK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 HLK is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 HLK?
- The MOT on LD53 HLK is valid until 9 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 HLK done?
- LD53 HLK was recorded at 99,380 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 3,546 miles a year.
- Has LD53 HLK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 HLK has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LD53 HLK 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 HLK find?
- LD53 HLK passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 4 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 5 more.
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