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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LD53 HWMMOT history

LD53 HWM is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 26 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 187,412 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

LD53 HWM white Ford Transit Connect – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit Connect, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
187,412 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 HWM
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
26 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 HWM was last recorded at 187,412 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,386 miles · 29 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
7,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 187,412 miles
  • 2024 – 185,592 miles
  • 2023 – 181,102 miles
  • 2022 – 178,808 miles
  • 2021 – 173,452 miles
  • 2020 – 158,936 miles
  • 2019 – 146,261 miles
  • 2018 – 130,503 miles
  • 2017 – 114,753 miles
  • 2016 – 102,352 miles
  • 2015 – 94,825 miles
  • 2013 – 86,831 miles
  • 2012 – 77,469 miles
  • 2011 – 68,691 miles
  • 2010 – 63,578 miles
  • 2009 – 60,051 miles
  • 2008 – 55,774 miles
  • 2007 – 49,912 miles
  • 2006 – 40,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,412 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,412 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    187,412 miles
    Test number
    763385481133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail187,386 miles (+1,794)15 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,386 miles
    Test number
    379379154811
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (front) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill/jacking point excessive corroded & deformed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring rear most mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Central outer sill excessively corroded & weakened (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear service brake low effort & slightly imbalanced across axle (1.2.1 (c))
  3. Pass185,592 miles (+4,490)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    185,592 miles
    Test number
    468730560096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass181,102 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    181,102 miles
    Test number
    786953733306
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm 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 Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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 hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
  5. Fail181,102 miles (+2,294)5 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,102 miles
    Test number
    883709216202
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm 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 Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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 hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
  6. Pass178,808 miles (+180)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    178,808 miles
    Test number
    574027461318
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Fail178,628 miles (+5,176)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,628 miles
    Test number
    509557300776
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Pass173,452 miles (+14,516)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    173,452 miles
    Test number
    307075561439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass158,936 miles (+12,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    158,936 miles
    Test number
    875459850449
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass146,261 miles (+15,758)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    146,261 miles
    Test number
    950330430588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,503 miles (+40)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    130,503 miles
    Test number
    601354790207
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryMaterial in swept area not affecting drivers view of road
  12. Fail130,463 miles (+15,710)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,463 miles
    Test number
    645026944334
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryMaterial in swept area not affecting drivers view of road
  13. Pass114,753 miles (+136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    114,753 miles
    Test number
    906903953822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail114,617 miles (+12,265)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,617 miles
    Test number
    638414266679
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outersill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass102,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    102,352 miles
    Test number
    888423009163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail102,352 miles (+7,527)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,352 miles
    Test number
    940868056743
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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 not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  17. Pass94,825 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    94,825 miles
    Test number
    118164755006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail94,820 miles (+7,989)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,820 miles
    Test number
    707692755080
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass86,831 miles (+9,362)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    86,831 miles
    Test number
    257599613348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,469 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    77,469 miles
    Test number
    456297942253
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inside edge
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare wheel missing
  21. Fail77,469 miles (+8,778)7 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,469 miles
    Test number
    577767942237
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inside edge
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare wheel missing
  22. Pass68,691 miles (+5,113)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    68,691 miles
    Test number
    308782761293
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteWipers starting to smear the screen
  23. Pass63,578 miles (+3,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    63,578 miles
    Test number
    624993960271
    • 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)
  24. Pass60,051 miles (+4,277)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    60,051 miles
    Test number
    364397349204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,774 miles (+5,862)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    55,774 miles
    Test number
    324929548253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,912 miles (+9,727)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    49,912 miles
    Test number
    332656547410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass40,185 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    40,185 miles
    Test number
    590727916336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD53 HWM

Does LD53 HWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 HWM is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD53 HWM?
The MOT on LD53 HWM is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 HWM done?
LD53 HWM was recorded at 187,412 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 7,709 miles a year.
Has LD53 HWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 HWM has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 HWM 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 HWM find?
LD53 HWM passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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