
Ford Transit Connect
White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc
LD53 HLOMOT history
LD53 HLO is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 16 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 158,895 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 158,895 mi
- At MOT on 3 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 30
- 18 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 6,717 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 HLO
- 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
- 16 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Oct 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 HLO was last recorded at 158,895 miles on 3 Oct 2023, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 158,876 miles · 28 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 19 miles
- Average per year
- 6,717 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 158,895 miles
- 2022 – 140,374 miles
- 2021 – 136,561 miles
- 2020 – 132,659 miles
- 2019 – 131,702 miles
- 2018 – 130,294 miles
- 2017 – 129,592 miles
- 2016 – 126,666 miles
- 2015 – 121,419 miles
- 2014 – 117,460 miles
- 2013 – 111,377 miles
- 2012 – 103,990 miles
- 2011 – 96,790 miles
- 2010 – 91,530 miles
- 2009 – 76,423 miles
- 2008 – 69,121 miles
- 2007 – 58,411 miles
- 2006 – 44,773 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2016
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
30 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,895 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 158,895 miles
- Test number
- 157995087449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,876 miles (+18,502)2 dangerous9 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,876 miles
- Test number
- 880633832717
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED Bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED Bulb Fitted (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre Heatshield Insecure
Pass140,374 miles (+3,813)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 140,374 miles
- Test number
- 708416786337
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass136,561 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 136,561 miles
- Test number
- 692108150756
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill surface corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail136,561 miles (+3,902)3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,561 miles
- Test number
- 362774583111
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill surface corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass132,659 miles (+4)4 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 132,659 miles
- Test number
- 460030987809
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail132,655 miles (+953)7 major4 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,655 miles
- Test number
- 670869518899
- MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember next to rear hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember next to rear hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass131,702 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 131,702 miles
- Test number
- 152052779295
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm tread and outer edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 2.6mm tread and outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Fail131,697 miles (+1,403)4 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,697 miles
- Test number
- 375539066558
- MajorFuel system component leaking Leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm tread and outer edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 2.6mm tread and outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass130,294 miles (+5)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 130,294 miles
- Test number
- 524776025268
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread and edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread and edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail130,289 miles (+697)4 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,289 miles
- Test number
- 119846811612
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread and edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread and edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass129,592 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 129,592 miles
- Test number
- 627651653609
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre 3mm tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail129,587 miles (+2,921)12 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,587 miles
- Test number
- 455532690764
- FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureSpare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre 3mm tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass126,666 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 126,666 miles
- Test number
- 719365563762
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryRear step mounting bracket corroded
Fail126,658 miles (+707)1 dangerous8 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,658 miles
- Test number
- 392193530380
- DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureRear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryRear step mounting bracket corroded
Fail125,951 miles (+4,532)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,951 miles
- Test number
- 612980386850
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass121,419 miles (+3,959)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 121,419 miles
- Test number
- 776354373241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,460 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 117,460 miles
- Test number
- 638730194267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,460 miles (+6,083)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,460 miles
- Test number
- 618796384279
- FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteFront discs poor condition
Pass111,377 miles (+320)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 111,377 miles
- Test number
- 209068183252
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront brake discs poor condition
Fail111,057 miles (+7,067)8 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,057 miles
- Test number
- 835793173288
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteFront brake discs poor
Pass103,990 miles (+7,200)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 103,990 miles
- Test number
- 148021492205
- NoteBoth front tyres rubbing off on inner edges slightly
Pass96,790 miles6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 96,790 miles
- Test number
- 175181391208
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Fail96,790 miles (+5,260)11 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,790 miles
- Test number
- 768253381249
- FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass91,530 miles (+15,107)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 91,530 miles
- Test number
- 980247980285
- NoteNsr tyre close to limit
- NoteOsf tyre wearing on inner
- NoteRear pipes slightly corroded
Fail76,423 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,423 miles
- Test number
- 370686049403
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteBrake pipe to nsr corroded
Pass76,423 miles (+7,302)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 76,423 miles
- Test number
- 892616949259
- NoteBrake pipe to nsr corroded
Pass69,121 miles (+10,710)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 69,121 miles
- Test number
- 712356148223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,411 miles (+13,638)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 58,411 miles
- Test number
- 284427567265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,773 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 44,773 miles
- Test number
- 693919976227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 HLO
- Does LD53 HLO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 HLO expired on 2 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 HLO?
- The MOT on LD53 HLO expired on 2 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 HLO done?
- LD53 HLO was recorded at 158,895 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2023, an average of 6,717 miles a year.
- Has LD53 HLO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 HLO has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on LD53 HLO 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 HLO find?
- LD53 HLO passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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