Ford Transit Connect
White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc
LD53 HNUMOT history
LD53 HNU is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 12 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 132,139 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 May 2027
- Mileage
- 132,139 mi
- At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,085 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 HNU
- 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
- 12 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 HNU was last recorded at 132,139 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 7,056 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 125,083 miles · 6 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,056 miles
- Average per year
- 5,085 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 132,139 miles
- 2025 – 125,083 miles
- 2024 – 117,054 miles
- 2023 – 105,762 miles
- 2021 – 100,440 miles
- 2020 – 98,093 miles
- 2019 – 96,059 miles
- 2018 – 92,308 miles
- 2017 – 87,866 miles
- 2016 – 82,638 miles
- 2015 – 77,371 miles
- 2014 – 70,872 miles
- 2013 – 65,827 miles
- 2012 – 61,946 miles
- 2011 – 57,344 miles
- 2010 – 52,078 miles
- 2009 – 45,816 miles
- 2008 – 41,768 miles
- 2007 – 36,503 miles
- 2006 – 31,870 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,139 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi & rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
24 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,139 miles (+7,056)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2027
- Odometer
- 132,139 miles
- Test number
- 987723677543
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi & rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass125,083 miles (+8,029)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2026
- Odometer
- 125,083 miles
- Test number
- 703804824992
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass117,054 miles (+11,292)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 117,054 miles
- Test number
- 749499401845
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass105,762 miles (+5,322)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 105,762 miles
- Test number
- 824887238859
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,440 miles (+2,347)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 100,440 miles
- Test number
- 252981777893
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass98,093 miles (+22)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 98,093 miles
- Test number
- 478788835507
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal Sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail98,071 miles (+2,012)2 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,071 miles
- Test number
- 761025512207
- MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill /inner sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective spare flat
Pass96,059 miles (+3,751)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 96,059 miles
- Test number
- 850316806214
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front sill inner and outer corroded
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass92,308 miles (+4,442)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 92,308 miles
- Test number
- 306772811346
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner and outer sill corroded
- 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))
Pass87,866 miles (+5,228)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 87,866 miles
- Test number
- 620972145743
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Pass82,638 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 82,638 miles
- Test number
- 158804018953
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail82,634 miles (+5,263)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,634 miles
- Test number
- 704360155760
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass77,371 miles (+6,499)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 77,371 miles
- Test number
- 771080913451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,872 miles (+37)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 70,872 miles
- Test number
- 409957874090
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteRear step corroded
Fail70,835 miles (+5,008)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,835 miles
- Test number
- 566394774034
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteRear step corroded
Pass65,827 miles (+3,881)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 65,827 miles
- Test number
- 496845813145
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteExhaust coroded
Pass61,946 miles (+13)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 61,946 miles
- Test number
- 605207712112
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth front brake discs coroding
Fail61,933 miles (+4,589)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,933 miles
- Test number
- 586454312189
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth front brake discs coroding
Pass57,344 miles (+5,266)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 57,344 miles
- Test number
- 837538711191
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteGeneral surface corosion to all metal brake pipes
- NoteNearside rear tyre getting low on tread
Pass52,078 miles (+6,262)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 52,078 miles
- Test number
- 193136410181
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass45,816 miles (+4,048)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 45,816 miles
- Test number
- 351091889198
- 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)
- NoteSmall crack in front n"plate
Pass41,768 miles (+5,265)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 41,768 miles
- Test number
- 961922988121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,503 miles (+4,633)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 36,503 miles
- Test number
- 282688297112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,870 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 31,870 miles
- Test number
- 522724916224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 HNU
- Does LD53 HNU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 HNU is valid until 5 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 HNU?
- The MOT on LD53 HNU is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD53 HNU done?
- LD53 HNU was recorded at 132,139 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 5,085 miles a year.
- Has LD53 HNU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 HNU has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2020.
- Has the mileage on LD53 HNU 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 HNU find?
- LD53 HNU passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 11 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi & rear silencer; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 8 more.
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