
Ford Transit Connect
White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc
LD53 HTLMOT history
LD53 HTL is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 29 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 161,561 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 161,561 mi
- At MOT on 22 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,764 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 HTL
- 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 22 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 HTL was last recorded at 161,561 miles on 22 Nov 2022, 8,564 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 152,997 miles · 23 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 8,564 miles
- Average per year
- 8,764 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 161,561 miles
- 2021 – 152,997 miles
- 2020 – 144,815 miles
- 2019 – 133,089 miles
- 2018 – 125,115 miles
- 2017 – 117,947 miles
- 2016 – 109,444 miles
- 2015 – 99,872 miles
- 2014 – 87,250 miles
- 2012 – 73,752 miles
- 2011 – 65,242 miles
- 2010 – 58,806 miles
- 2009 – 52,714 miles
- 2008 – 45,363 miles
- 2007 – 36,833 miles
- 2006 – 20,196 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Front odd wheel nuts
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front odd wheel nuts
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,561 miles (+8,564)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 161,561 miles
- Test number
- 932204016267
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass152,997 miles (+8,182)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 152,997 miles
- Test number
- 925449887732
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle and components general corrosion.
Pass144,815 miles (+11,726)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 144,815 miles
- Test number
- 983553820481
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass133,089 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 133,089 miles
- Test number
- 500830924405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,087 miles (+7,972)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,087 miles
- Test number
- 289046383528
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass125,115 miles (+90)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 125,115 miles
- Test number
- 292502980276
- AdvisoryNearside Front odd wheel nuts
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front odd wheel nuts
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail125,025 miles (+7,078)10 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,025 miles
- Test number
- 443160498649
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill under van (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front odd wheel nuts
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front odd wheel nuts
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass117,947 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 117,947 miles
- Test number
- 428740296156
- AdvisoryOffside front wing has a hole caused by corrosion
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear service brake requirements just met
Fail117,942 miles (+8,498)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,942 miles
- Test number
- 877166318467
- DangerousTyre worn close to the legal limit Also has cuts (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside front wing has a hole caused by corrosion
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated
Pass109,444 miles (+9,572)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 109,444 miles
- Test number
- 753657590968
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all four (4.2.A.1a)
Fail99,872 miles1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,872 miles
- Test number
- 109160445462
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass99,872 miles (+12,622)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 99,872 miles
- Test number
- 847050645009
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass87,250 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 87,250 miles
- Test number
- 288205844065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,248 miles (+13,496)10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,248 miles
- Test number
- 865731744074
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass73,752 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 73,752 miles
- Test number
- 457759132302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,752 miles (+8,510)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,752 miles
- Test number
- 599608232365
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass65,242 miles (+6,436)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 65,242 miles
- Test number
- 188035711323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,806 miles (+6,092)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 58,806 miles
- Test number
- 473043410370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,714 miles (+7,351)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 52,714 miles
- Test number
- 191490119384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,363 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,363 miles
- Test number
- 561012818365
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass45,363 miles (+8,530)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 45,363 miles
- Test number
- 934722018321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,833 miles (+16,637)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 36,833 miles
- Test number
- 313376417346
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass20,196 miles (+85)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 20,196 miles
- Test number
- 292086076291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,111 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,111 miles
- Test number
- 751665476241
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about LD53 HTL
- Does LD53 HTL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 HTL expired on 22 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 HTL?
- The MOT on LD53 HTL expired on 22 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 HTL done?
- LD53 HTL was recorded at 161,561 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2022, an average of 8,764 miles a year.
- Has LD53 HTL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 HTL has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2019.
- Has the mileage on LD53 HTL 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 HTL find?
- LD53 HTL passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2022 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside outer integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill; offside outer integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill.
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