
Ford Transit Connect
White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc
LD53 HLMMOT history
LD53 HLM is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 24 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 195,590 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Sept 2023
- Mileage
- 195,590 mi
- At MOT on 23 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 27
- 16 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 10,731 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 HLM
- 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 7 Sept 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 HLM was last recorded at 195,590 miles on 23 Aug 2022, 6,735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 188,855 miles · 8 Sept 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 6,735 miles
- Average per year
- 10,731 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 195,590 miles
- 2021 – 188,855 miles
- 2020 – 187,840 miles
- 2019 – 186,486 miles
- 2018 – 178,728 miles
- 2017 – 173,003 miles
- 2016 – 168,888 miles
- 2015 – 161,364 miles
- 2014 – 156,505 miles
- 2013 – 136,365 miles
- 2012 – 119,401 miles
- 2011 – 99,802 miles
- 2010 – 81,839 miles
- 2009 – 60,931 miles
- 2008 – 42,219 miles
- 2006 – 24,475 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to offside inner wheel arch
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear floor plan
- AdvisoryExcessive welding repairs to both sills covered in under seal
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 Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2016–2018
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
27 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass195,590 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 195,590 miles
- Test number
- 793779673189
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to offside inner wheel arch
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear floor plan
- AdvisoryExcessive welding repairs to both sills covered in under seal
Fail195,590 miles (+6,735)7 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,590 miles
- Test number
- 856742637581
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to offside inner wheel arch
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear floor plan
- AdvisoryExcessive welding repairs to both sills covered in under seal
Pass188,855 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 188,855 miles
- Test number
- 205940112217
- AdvisoryCoolant leak thermostat housing.
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse light not working.
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Fail188,844 miles (+1,004)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,844 miles
- Test number
- 409532312061
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 1.55 (8.2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak thermostat housing.
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse light not working.
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Pass187,840 miles (+50)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 187,840 miles
- Test number
- 757091062469
- AdvisoryBody mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExahust corroded
Fail187,790 miles (+1,304)6 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,790 miles
- Test number
- 888107745031
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBody mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExahust corroded
Pass186,486 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 186,486 miles
- Test number
- 535316851694
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail186,486 miles (+258)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,486 miles
- Test number
- 949494325504
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure outer sill (10.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear hi level brake lamp inoperative
Fail186,228 miles (+7,500)10 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,228 miles
- Test number
- 760240212983
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner asills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body corroded
Pass178,728 miles (+245)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 178,728 miles
- Test number
- 784230515900
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail178,483 miles (+5,480)1 dangerous10 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,483 miles
- Test number
- 976561215877
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside 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)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass173,003 miles (+102)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 173,003 miles
- Test number
- 452574467222
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside
- AdvisoryPower steering rack damp
- AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryWelding repairs under sealed
Fail172,901 miles (+4,013)13 failures11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,901 miles
- Test number
- 169676467851
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside
- AdvisoryPower steering rack damp
- AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass168,888 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 168,888 miles
- Test number
- 881544632478
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Fail168,888 miles (+7,524)1 dangerous7 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,888 miles
- Test number
- 109805774717
- DangerousNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both rears at flexes (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)
Pass161,364 miles6 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 161,364 miles
- Test number
- 509147755025
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteBoth outer sills corroding and weak
- NoteCoolant low
- NoteNearside of steering rack damp with fluid
- NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner egde and perishing and low on air
- NoteServo assistance slight weak
Fail161,364 miles (+4,859)1 failure8 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,364 miles
- Test number
- 268585455060
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteBoth outer sills corroding and weak
- NoteBoth rear brake slightly grabbing
- NoteCoolant low
- NoteNearside of steering rack damp with fluid
- NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner egde and perishing and low on air
Pass156,505 miles (+20,140)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 156,505 miles
- Test number
- 217130354055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,365 miles (+16,964)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 136,365 miles
- Test number
- 468833243027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,401 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 119,401 miles
- Test number
- 367218942082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,390 miles (+19,588)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,390 miles
- Test number
- 535586942014
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass99,802 miles (+17,963)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 99,802 miles
- Test number
- 636785041040
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass81,839 miles (+20,908)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 81,839 miles
- Test number
- 333893850068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,931 miles (+18,712)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 60,931 miles
- Test number
- 404054159086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,219 miles (+17,744)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 42,219 miles
- Test number
- 143634958061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,475 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 24,475 miles
- Test number
- 823565956227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,475 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,475 miles
- Test number
- 990865956281
- Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LD53 HLM
- Does LD53 HLM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 HLM expired on 7 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 HLM?
- The MOT on LD53 HLM expired on 7 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 HLM done?
- LD53 HLM was recorded at 195,590 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2022, an average of 10,731 miles a year.
- Has LD53 HLM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 HLM has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on LD53 HLM 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 HLM find?
- LD53 HLM passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2022 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes; offside front coil spring corroded; offside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.
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