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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.

LD53 HLO 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass158,895 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass158,895 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    158,895 miles
    Test number
    157995087449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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)
  17. Pass121,419 miles (+3,959)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    121,419 miles
    Test number
    776354373241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass117,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    117,460 miles
    Test number
    638730194267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. Pass76,423 miles (+7,302)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    76,423 miles
    Test number
    892616949259
    • NoteBrake pipe to nsr corroded
  28. Pass69,121 miles (+10,710)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    69,121 miles
    Test number
    712356148223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass58,411 miles (+13,638)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    58,411 miles
    Test number
    284427567265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. 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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