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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LD53 JBEMOT history

LD53 JBE is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 27 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 143,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2022.

LD53 JBE 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 19 Oct 2023
Mileage
143,620 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2022
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 JBE
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 19 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 JBE was last recorded at 143,620 miles on 20 Oct 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,619 miles · 17 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 143,620 miles
  • 2021 – 135,288 miles
  • 2020 – 129,959 miles
  • 2019 – 126,604 miles
  • 2018 – 122,920 miles
  • 2017 – 120,168 miles
  • 2016 – 118,266 miles
  • 2015 – 113,962 miles
  • 2014 – 109,206 miles
  • 2013 – 105,649 miles
  • 2012 – 102,185 miles
  • 2011 – 97,888 miles
  • 2010 – 96,105 miles
  • 2009 – 90,014 miles
  • 2008 – 89,729 miles
  • 2006 – 52,383 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,620 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,620 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    143,620 miles
    Test number
    933144428884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail143,619 miles (+8,331)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,619 miles
    Test number
    979827959391
    • MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass135,288 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    135,288 miles
    Test number
    376644968009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail135,284 miles (+5,325)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,284 miles
    Test number
    199823574183
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass129,959 miles (+73)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    129,959 miles
    Test number
    768704946430
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail129,886 miles (+3,282)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,886 miles
    Test number
    290349762695
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass126,604 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,604 miles
    Test number
    239915502732
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear reading low (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail126,603 miles (+3,683)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,603 miles
    Test number
    757863430711
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x3 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass122,920 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    122,920 miles
    Test number
    730454308804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Fail122,920 miles (+2,752)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,920 miles
    Test number
    629186442945
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass120,168 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    120,168 miles
    Test number
    442535617719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail120,113 miles (+1,847)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,113 miles
    Test number
    293336108232
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill (5.2.6)

  13. Pass118,266 miles (+4,304)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    118,266 miles
    Test number
    588238944807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass113,962 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    113,962 miles
    Test number
    686133357943
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail113,899 miles (+4,693)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,899 miles
    Test number
    985430505980
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass109,206 miles (+4)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    109,206 miles
    Test number
    158946574221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRadiator support panel corroded
    • NoteSome rear suspension components corroded

  17. Fail109,202 miles (+3,553)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,202 miles
    Test number
    679252674259
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRadiator support panel corroded
    • NoteSome rear suspension components corroded

  18. Pass105,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    105,649 miles
    Test number
    728796963274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail105,649 miles (+3,464)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,649 miles
    Test number
    146796463200
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass102,185 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    102,185 miles
    Test number
    315258962407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail102,130 miles (+4,242)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,130 miles
    Test number
    309144162453
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  22. Pass97,888 miles (+1,783)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    97,888 miles
    Test number
    878386871211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass96,105 miles (+6,091)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    96,105 miles
    Test number
    432982920298
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass90,014 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    90,014 miles
    Test number
    330391939408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail90,011 miles (+282)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,011 miles
    Test number
    162280939242
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass89,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    89,729 miles
    Test number
    114665048494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail89,729 miles (+37,346)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,729 miles
    Test number
    781205948080
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  28. Pass52,383 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    52,383 miles
    Test number
    474181506307
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low

Questions about LD53 JBE

Does LD53 JBE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 JBE expired on 19 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 JBE?
The MOT on LD53 JBE expired on 19 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 JBE done?
LD53 JBE was recorded at 143,620 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2022, an average of 5,710 miles a year.
Has LD53 JBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 JBE has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LD53 JBE 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 JBE find?
LD53 JBE passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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