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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LD53 HSOMOT history

LD53 HSO is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 11 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 236,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2022.

LD53 HSO 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 30 Mar 2023
Mileage
236,229 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 HSO
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
11 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 HSO was last recorded at 236,229 miles on 31 Mar 2022, 13,888 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
222,341 miles · 20 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
13,888 miles
Average per year
12,841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 236,229 miles
  • 2021 – 222,341 miles
  • 2020 – 213,405 miles
  • 2019 – 202,598 miles
  • 2018 – 191,053 miles
  • 2017 – 176,066 miles
  • 2016 – 164,934 miles
  • 2015 – 164,913 miles
  • 2014 – 158,044 miles
  • 2013 – 135,032 miles
  • 2012 – 121,983 miles
  • 2011 – 110,552 miles
  • 2010 – 98,688 miles
  • 2009 – 84,832 miles
  • 2008 – 66,191 miles
  • 2007 – 40,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass236,229 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass236,229 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    236,229 miles
    Test number
    725143773287
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Fail236,229 miles (+13,888)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,229 miles
    Test number
    206578015417
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass222,341 miles (+1,592)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    222,341 miles
    Test number
    987588656260
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRadiator support panel corroded
  4. Fail220,749 miles (+7,344)5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,749 miles
    Test number
    311445138765
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe to load sensing valve excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps have poor projected image (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Hand brake efficiency poor off side rear (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near side sill corroded at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner CV gaiter deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Near side registration plate lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front stabiliser bar mounting bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery warning illuminated on dash board
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber wearing smooth
    • AdvisoryOIl leak on engine
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Pass213,405 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    213,405 miles
    Test number
    390202971498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail213,394 miles (+10,796)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,394 miles
    Test number
    972254266467
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass202,598 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    202,598 miles
    Test number
    140440112393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail202,594 miles (+11,541)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,594 miles
    Test number
    821013548150
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass191,053 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    191,053 miles
    Test number
    741928827879
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Fail191,049 miles (+14,983)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,049 miles
    Test number
    708336898817
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass176,066 miles (+11,132)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    176,066 miles
    Test number
    471304588132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass164,934 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    164,934 miles
    Test number
    254294196921
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak
  13. Fail164,932 miles (+19)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,932 miles
    Test number
    141921193506
    • FailureNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak
  14. Fail164,913 miles (+6,869)7 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,913 miles
    Test number
    666456068319
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly damaged Corroded slightly (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored by ball joint shield (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Pass158,044 miles (+7,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    158,044 miles
    Test number
    458843644385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass150,829 miles (+15,797)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    150,829 miles
    Test number
    766709604052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass135,032 miles (+13,049)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    135,032 miles
    Test number
    358258103027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass121,983 miles (+11,431)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    121,983 miles
    Test number
    798566902008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass110,552 miles (+11,864)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    110,552 miles
    Test number
    835966401022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,688 miles (+13,856)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    98,688 miles
    Test number
    392157100051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass84,832 miles (+18,641)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    84,832 miles
    Test number
    241888209008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,191 miles (+25,436)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    66,191 miles
    Test number
    122734808425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    40,755 miles
    Test number
    162359207087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 HSO

Does LD53 HSO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 HSO expired on 30 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 HSO?
The MOT on LD53 HSO expired on 30 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 HSO done?
LD53 HSO was recorded at 236,229 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2022, an average of 12,841 miles a year.
Has LD53 HSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 HSO has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LD53 HSO 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 HSO find?
LD53 HSO passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, and 3 more.

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