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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LD53 NGEMOT history

LD53 NGE is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 29 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 236,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2022.

LD53 NGE 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 23 Nov 2022
Mileage
236,306 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
13,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 NGE
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
29 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD53 NGE was last recorded at 236,306 miles on 22 Nov 2022, 17,819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,487 miles · 24 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
17,819 miles
Average per year
13,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 236,306 miles
  • 2021 – 218,487 miles
  • 2020 – 196,181 miles
  • 2019 – 164,918 miles
  • 2018 – 145,910 miles
  • 2016 – 142,126 miles
  • 2015 – 133,905 miles
  • 2014 – 124,019 miles
  • 2013 – 110,927 miles
  • 2012 – 100,052 miles
  • 2011 – 91,517 miles
  • 2010 – 80,347 miles
  • 2009 – 57,160 miles
  • 2008 – 34,630 miles
  • 2007 – 27,937 miles
  • 2006 – 17,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail236,306 miles
  • MajorCentral Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member broken and radiator hanging loose (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Flexi slightly contaminated with oil
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in on inner edge

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% light lens has a crack (1.2.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak gear box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail236,306 miles (+17,819)7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,306 miles
    Test number
    628217746292
    • MajorCentral Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member broken and radiator hanging loose (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Flexi slightly contaminated with oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in on inner edge

  2. Pass218,487 miles (+2,956)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    218,487 miles
    Test number
    749888456726
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS-OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded NS-OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS-OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderseal all vehicle

  3. Pass215,531 miles (+19,350)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    215,531 miles
    Test number
    610337342441
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody Sill Repairs Heavily Undersealed Both Sides

  4. Pass196,181 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    196,181 miles
    Test number
    168557675989
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Fail196,181 miles (+31,263)3 repaired3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,181 miles
    Test number
    278330716555
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass164,918 miles (+19,008)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    164,918 miles
    Test number
    655504990908
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi metal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass145,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    145,910 miles
    Test number
    595921286636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail145,910 miles (+3,784)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,910 miles
    Test number
    723453045872
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  9. Pass142,126 miles (+80)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    142,126 miles
    Test number
    585770705811
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% light lens has a crack (1.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak gear box

  10. Fail142,046 miles (+8,141)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,046 miles
    Test number
    232732382394
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% light lens has a crack (1.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak gear box

  11. Pass133,905 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    133,905 miles
    Test number
    213388749586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail133,900 miles (+538)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,900 miles
    Test number
    203179562896
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes to limit valve (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Fail133,362 miles (+9,343)13 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,362 miles
    Test number
    709667268672
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes to limit valve (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass124,019 miles (+13,092)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    124,019 miles
    Test number
    418495214301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass110,927 miles2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    110,927 miles
    Test number
    296687613383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front coil springs corroded
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteNearside rear (to flexi) brake pipe corroded
    • NoteOffside rear (to flexi) brake pipe corroded

  16. Fail110,927 miles (+10,875)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,927 miles
    Test number
    588266013386
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • NoteBoth front coil springs corroded
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteExhaust heat shield loose
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteNearside rear (to flexi) brake pipe corroded
    • NoteOffside rear (to flexi) brake pipe corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass100,052 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    100,052 miles
    Test number
    605874312363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail100,052 miles (+8,535)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,052 miles
    Test number
    396294712388
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass91,517 miles (+11,170)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    91,517 miles
    Test number
    817035501381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass80,347 miles (+23,187)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    80,347 miles
    Test number
    103424810382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,160 miles (+22,530)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    57,160 miles
    Test number
    153769989269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,630 miles (+6,693)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    34,630 miles
    Test number
    220154478265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,937 miles (+10,883)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    27,937 miles
    Test number
    404023707395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    17,054 miles
    Test number
    250909186273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 NGE

Does LD53 NGE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 NGE expired on 23 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 NGE?
The MOT on LD53 NGE expired on 23 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 NGE done?
LD53 NGE was recorded at 236,306 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2022, an average of 13,617 miles a year.
Has LD53 NGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 NGE has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LD53 NGE 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 NGE find?
LD53 NGE failed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2022 with 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: central front vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member broken and radiator hanging loose; exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine; nearside front position lamp not working, and 11 more.

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