
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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
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
Pass146,232 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 146,232 miles
- Test number
- 878990118049
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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)
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
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
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
Pass121,464 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 121,464 miles
- Test number
- 937931265070
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
Pass66,802 miles (+7,129)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 66,802 miles
- Test number
- 134652760006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,673 miles (+4,120)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 59,673 miles
- Test number
- 914953669055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,553 miles (+6,406)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 55,553 miles
- Test number
- 483649298162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,147 miles (+9,144)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 49,147 miles
- Test number
- 351301647217
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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