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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LD53 HTZMOT history

LD53 HTZ is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 12 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 153,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2023.

LD53 HTZ 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 24 Jul 2024
Mileage
153,447 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,705 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 HTZ
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 expired on 24 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 HTZ was last recorded at 153,447 miles on 25 Jul 2023, 4,258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,189 miles · 9 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
4,258 miles
Average per year
6,705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 153,447 miles
  • 2022 – 149,189 miles
  • 2021 – 146,232 miles
  • 2018 – 141,736 miles
  • 2017 – 133,170 miles
  • 2016 – 128,890 miles
  • 2015 – 121,464 miles
  • 2014 – 111,481 miles
  • 2013 – 92,957 miles
  • 2012 – 81,668 miles
  • 2011 – 74,603 miles
  • 2010 – 66,802 miles
  • 2009 – 59,673 miles
  • 2008 – 55,553 miles
  • 2007 – 49,147 miles
  • 2006 – 40,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,447 miles
  • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose clip inner

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,447 miles (+4,258)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    153,447 miles
    Test number
    196568175749
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass149,189 miles (+4)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    149,189 miles
    Test number
    226233957564
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose clip inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights misty but still have pattern close to limit
  3. Fail149,185 miles (+2,953)6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,185 miles
    Test number
    930906809288
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration heavy black smoke emissions abandoned (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play soft brake pedal as a result (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose clip inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights misty but still have pattern close to limit
  4. Pass146,232 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    146,232 miles
    Test number
    878990118049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail146,229 miles (+4,493)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,229 miles
    Test number
    331870813622
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass141,736 miles (+8,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    141,736 miles
    Test number
    197969014510
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
  7. Pass133,170 miles (+4,280)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    133,170 miles
    Test number
    921875277325
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint nearside + offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear nearside + offside rear slight play
  8. Pass128,890 miles (+163)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    128,890 miles
    Test number
    357147146943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil and water leak
  9. Fail128,727 miles (+7,263)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,727 miles
    Test number
    491538493372
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil and water leak
  10. Pass121,464 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    121,464 miles
    Test number
    937931265070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail121,461 miles (+9,980)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,461 miles
    Test number
    376736755014
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  12. Pass111,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    111,481 miles
    Test number
    528737864031
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail111,481 miles (+18,524)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,481 miles
    Test number
    737662064096
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass92,957 miles (+21)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    92,957 miles
    Test number
    707211073053
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
  15. Fail92,936 miles (+11,268)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,936 miles
    Test number
    747010373048
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
  16. Pass81,668 miles (+7,065)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    81,668 miles
    Test number
    356799762051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
  17. Pass74,603 miles (+7,801)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    74,603 miles
    Test number
    469680871041
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
  18. Pass66,802 miles (+7,129)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    66,802 miles
    Test number
    134652760006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,673 miles (+4,120)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    59,673 miles
    Test number
    914953669055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,553 miles (+6,406)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    55,553 miles
    Test number
    483649298162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,147 miles (+9,144)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    49,147 miles
    Test number
    351301647217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    40,003 miles
    Test number
    513515836238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 HTZ

Does LD53 HTZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 HTZ expired on 24 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 HTZ?
The MOT on LD53 HTZ expired on 24 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 HTZ done?
LD53 HTZ was recorded at 153,447 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2023, an average of 6,705 miles a year.
Has LD53 HTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 HTZ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LD53 HTZ 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 HTZ find?
LD53 HTZ passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2023 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 4 more.

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