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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LD53 HPUMOT history

LD53 HPU is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 29 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 213,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2024.

LD53 HPU 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 26 Aug 2024
Mileage
213,850 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2024
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
10,889 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 HPU
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
29 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD53 HPU was last recorded at 213,850 miles on 19 Sept 2024, 2,681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,169 miles · 26 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
2,681 miles
Average per year
10,889 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 213,850 miles
  • 2023 – 211,169 miles
  • 2022 – 210,208 miles
  • 2021 – 205,815 miles
  • 2020 – 200,215 miles
  • 2019 – 191,789 miles
  • 2018 – 185,737 miles
  • 2017 – 173,615 miles
  • 2016 – 165,765 miles
  • 2015 – 146,288 miles
  • 2014 – 121,862 miles
  • 2013 – 100,490 miles
  • 2012 – 75,479 miles
  • 2011 – 51,532 miles
  • 2010 – 40,162 miles
  • 2009 – 31,536 miles
  • 2008 – 30,066 miles
  • 2007 – 25,542 miles
  • 2006 – 18,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail213,850 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush likely to become detached of rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • 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))
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Inner rack joints slight play within

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail213,850 miles (+2,681)3 dangerous11 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,850 miles
    Test number
    398197494822
    • DangerousNearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush likely to become detached of rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass211,169 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    211,169 miles
    Test number
    161985126247
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail211,169 miles (+961)1 dangerous3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,169 miles
    Test number
    392573997987
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testBoot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass210,208 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    210,208 miles
    Test number
    529959482225
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail210,208 miles (+4,393)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,208 miles
    Test number
    819374395250
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass205,815 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    205,815 miles
    Test number
    922733666361
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  7. Fail205,815 miles (+5,600)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,815 miles
    Test number
    362613753699
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  8. Pass200,215 miles (+55)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    200,215 miles
    Test number
    596891543080
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail200,160 miles (+8,371)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,160 miles
    Test number
    235257902838
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  10. Pass191,789 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    191,789 miles
    Test number
    299909914569
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail191,789 miles (+6,052)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,789 miles
    Test number
    222222689922
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass185,737 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    185,737 miles
    Test number
    820125388670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail185,712 miles (+12,097)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,712 miles
    Test number
    473308727175
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass173,615 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    173,615 miles
    Test number
    494795817835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail173,609 miles (+7,844)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,609 miles
    Test number
    729985358295
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass165,765 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    165,765 miles
    Test number
    994008753236
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryInner rack joints slight play within
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWax oil needed

  17. Fail165,765 miles (+19,477)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,765 miles
    Test number
    817824919438
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked inner (2.5.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides outer sills (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryInner rack joints slight play within
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWax oil needed

  18. Pass146,288 miles (+324)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    146,288 miles
    Test number
    468580095076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail145,964 miles (+24,102)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,964 miles
    Test number
    856155485014
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass121,862 miles (+380)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    121,862 miles
    Test number
    497726584080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail121,482 miles (+20,992)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,482 miles
    Test number
    966609374017
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass100,490 miles (+25,011)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    100,490 miles
    Test number
    856495083033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,479 miles (+23,947)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    75,479 miles
    Test number
    796949072041
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass51,532 miles (+11,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,532 miles
    Test number
    399760081025
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass40,162 miles (+8,626)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,162 miles
    Test number
    330327170002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,536 miles (+1,470)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,536 miles
    Test number
    833092299036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,066 miles (+4,524)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    30,066 miles
    Test number
    463054888226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    25,542 miles
    Test number
    871474487275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail25,542 miles (+7,020)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,542 miles
    Test number
    423204687244
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass18,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    18,522 miles
    Test number
    471015086286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 HPU

Does LD53 HPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 HPU expired on 26 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 HPU?
The MOT on LD53 HPU expired on 26 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 HPU done?
LD53 HPU was recorded at 213,850 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2024, an average of 10,889 miles a year.
Has LD53 HPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 HPU has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 HPU 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 HPU find?
LD53 HPU failed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2024 with 3 dangerous defects, 11 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front leaf spring shackle pin or bush likely to become detached of rear; nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and 13 more.

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