Ford Transit Connect
White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc
LD53 HMUMOT history
LD53 HMU is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 16 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2025 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 109,824 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 109,824 mi
- At MOT on 5 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 33
- 20 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 4,954 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 HMU
- 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 7 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 HMU was last recorded at 109,824 miles on 5 Nov 2024, 2,148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 107,676 miles · 27 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2,148 miles
- Average per year
- 4,954 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 109,824 miles
- 2023 – 107,676 miles
- 2022 – 105,156 miles
- 2021 – 102,849 miles
- 2020 – 100,291 miles
- 2019 – 97,829 miles
- 2018 – 94,693 miles
- 2017 – 92,014 miles
- 2016 – 89,763 miles
- 2015 – 86,163 miles
- 2014 – 81,908 miles
- 2013 – 65,260 miles
- 2012 – 56,924 miles
- 2011 – 48,247 miles
- 2010 – 38,467 miles
- 2009 – 32,861 miles
- 2008 – 30,801 miles
- 2007 – 26,044 miles
- 2006 – 20,025 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass109,824 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer due to jacking up on sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Battery inscure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
33 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,824 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 109,824 miles
- Test number
- 336926422991
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer due to jacking up on sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail109,824 miles (+2,148)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,824 miles
- Test number
- 934276284838
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer due to jacking up on sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass107,676 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 107,676 miles
- Test number
- 900049695057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,676 miles (+2,520)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,676 miles
- Test number
- 751879928206
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass105,156 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 105,156 miles
- Test number
- 448352546618
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,156 miles (+2,307)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,156 miles
- Test number
- 617369775504
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass102,849 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 102,849 miles
- Test number
- 485291333174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,849 miles (+2,558)2 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,849 miles
- Test number
- 973196960387
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint from down pipe to center pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass100,291 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 100,291 miles
- Test number
- 991254202486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,291 miles (+2,462)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,291 miles
- Test number
- 555873160871
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass97,829 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 97,829 miles
- Test number
- 298677729434
- AdvisoryBattery inscure
Fail97,829 miles (+3,136)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,829 miles
- Test number
- 888975879382
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link lower joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBattery inscure
Pass94,693 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 94,693 miles
- Test number
- 339801939991
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail94,693 miles (+2,679)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,693 miles
- Test number
- 996828220136
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass92,014 miles (+2,251)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 92,014 miles
- Test number
- 873132875787
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass89,763 miles (+22)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 89,763 miles
- Test number
- 239302871188
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail89,741 miles (+3,578)6 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,741 miles
- Test number
- 508438680574
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass86,163 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 86,163 miles
- Test number
- 351675573749
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,160 miles (+4,252)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,160 miles
- Test number
- 361524498196
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Pass81,908 miles (+7,097)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 81,908 miles
- Test number
- 649806434310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,811 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 74,811 miles
- Test number
- 126164784474
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail74,811 miles (+9,551)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,811 miles
- Test number
- 525863984091
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail65,260 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,260 miles
- Test number
- 305302083019
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass65,260 miles (+8,336)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 65,260 miles
- Test number
- 705092683086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,924 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 56,924 miles
- Test number
- 478316682089
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail56,924 miles (+8,677)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,924 miles
- Test number
- 936606482042
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteExhaust cover lose
Pass48,247 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 48,247 miles
- Test number
- 209657281051
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront brake pads starting to wear low
- NoteFuel tanks shields loose
Fail48,247 miles (+9,780)6 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,247 miles
- Test number
- 137377881414
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth rear hub cap wires cutting into tyre valves
- NoteFront brake pads starting to wear low
- NoteFuel tanks shields loose
Pass38,467 miles (+5,606)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 38,467 miles
- Test number
- 863898960009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,861 miles (+2,060)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 32,861 miles
- Test number
- 363074119174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,801 miles (+4,757)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 30,801 miles
- Test number
- 493743458252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,044 miles (+6,019)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 26,044 miles
- Test number
- 820717147272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,025 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 20,025 miles
- Test number
- 432703166264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 HMU
- Does LD53 HMU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 HMU expired on 7 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 HMU?
- The MOT on LD53 HMU expired on 7 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 HMU done?
- LD53 HMU was recorded at 109,824 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2024, an average of 4,954 miles a year.
- Has LD53 HMU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 HMU has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on LD53 HMU 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 HMU find?
- LD53 HMU passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer due to jacking up on sill.; offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer.
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