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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LD53 HZKMOT history

LD53 HZK is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 27 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 166,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2025.

LD53 HZK 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 11 Mar 2025
Mileage
166,597 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 HZK
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
27 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD53 HZK was last recorded at 166,597 miles on 8 Mar 2023, 8,800 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,797 miles · 8 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
8,800 miles
Average per year
8,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 166,597 miles
  • 2022 – 157,797 miles
  • 2021 – 153,233 miles
  • 2020 – 150,674 miles
  • 2019 – 145,530 miles
  • 2018 – 135,716 miles
  • 2016 – 126,222 miles
  • 2015 – 116,425 miles
  • 2014 – 113,255 miles
  • 2013 – 103,983 miles
  • 2012 – 90,375 miles
  • 2010 – 79,249 miles
  • 2009 – 66,238 miles
  • 2008 – 50,518 miles
  • 2007 – 40,344 miles
  • 2006 – 25,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill length of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill length of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorRear 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 silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • FRONT TYRES 185/55X15 REAR TYRES 195/65X15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES UNDERSEAL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read1 dangerous4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    747778304047
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill length of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill length of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear 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 silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. PassMileage not read1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    612964337427
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. FailMileage not read1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    330875901754
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass166,597 miles (+8,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    166,597 miles
    Test number
    745882324935
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass157,797 miles (+4,564)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    157,797 miles
    Test number
    569771209291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass153,233 miles (+11)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    153,233 miles
    Test number
    428396724258
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFRONT TYRES 185/55X15 REAR TYRES 195/65X15
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail153,222 miles (+2,548)2 dangerous3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,222 miles
    Test number
    769359081466
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel BOTH SIDES LOW EFFORT (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER / OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH SIDES LOW EFFORT (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFRONT TYRES 185/55X15 REAR TYRES 195/65X15
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass150,674 miles (+5,144)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    150,674 miles
    Test number
    199696351038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass145,530 miles (+9,814)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    145,530 miles
    Test number
    508109832741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass135,716 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    135,716 miles
    Test number
    548815315219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail135,711 miles (+9,489)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,711 miles
    Test number
    230270108900
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass126,222 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    126,222 miles
    Test number
    188498580403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail126,222 miles (+9,797)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,222 miles
    Test number
    193544206756
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass116,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    116,425 miles
    Test number
    962551068774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail116,425 miles (+3,170)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,425 miles
    Test number
    723428780382
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass113,255 miles (+9,272)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    113,255 miles
    Test number
    258860584240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  17. Pass103,983 miles (+13,608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    103,983 miles
    Test number
    146588963200
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass90,375 miles (+11,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    90,375 miles
    Test number
    128856072205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass79,249 miles (+13,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    79,249 miles
    Test number
    433356610324
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass66,238 miles (+15,720)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    66,238 miles
    Test number
    802272199260
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass50,518 miles (+10,174)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    50,518 miles
    Test number
    702602398234
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass40,344 miles (+14,643)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    40,344 miles
    Test number
    674089907314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,701 miles (+1,055)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    25,701 miles
    Test number
    431001016464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    24,646 miles
    Test number
    111222266247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 HZK

Does LD53 HZK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 HZK expired on 11 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 HZK?
The MOT on LD53 HZK expired on 11 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 HZK done?
LD53 HZK was recorded at 166,597 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2023, an average of 8,621 miles a year.
Has LD53 HZK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 HZK has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 HZK 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 HZK find?
LD53 HZK failed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower; nearside front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and 6 more.

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