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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LD53 NLKMOT history

LD53 NLK is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 5 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 100,894 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

LD53 NLK 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 2026
Mileage
100,894 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 NLK
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
5 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 NLK was last recorded at 100,894 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 788 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,106 miles · 14 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
788 miles
Average per year
4,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,894 miles
  • 2024 – 100,106 miles
  • 2023 – 98,633 miles
  • 2022 – 95,925 miles
  • 2021 – 93,515 miles
  • 2020 – 90,614 miles
  • 2019 – 86,682 miles
  • 2018 – 81,871 miles
  • 2017 – 77,721 miles
  • 2016 – 73,480 miles
  • 2015 – 69,267 miles
  • 2014 – 66,389 miles
  • 2013 – 64,488 miles
  • 2012 – 62,385 miles
  • 2011 – 61,192 miles
  • 2010 – 60,100 miles
  • 2009 – 55,137 miles
  • 2008 – 51,486 miles
  • 2007 – 34,034 miles
  • 2006 – 19,222 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,894 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass100,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    100,894 miles
    Test number
    182845968135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail100,894 miles (+788)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,894 miles
    Test number
    192802219693
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass100,106 miles (+1,473)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    100,106 miles
    Test number
    221435742314
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass98,633 miles (+48)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    98,633 miles
    Test number
    387642739863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail98,585 miles (+2,660)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,585 miles
    Test number
    954681642355
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, visible in wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, visible in wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel tank heat shield insecure.

  6. Pass95,925 miles (+2,410)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    95,925 miles
    Test number
    691103490384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,515 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    93,515 miles
    Test number
    633258050521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail93,479 miles (+2,865)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,479 miles
    Test number
    373709376720
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass90,614 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    90,614 miles
    Test number
    156298126288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,571 miles (+3,889)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,571 miles
    Test number
    387907466503
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass86,682 miles (+4,811)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    86,682 miles
    Test number
    606200178921
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass81,871 miles (+4,150)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    81,871 miles
    Test number
    317687740151
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass77,721 miles (+4,241)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    77,721 miles
    Test number
    114868956910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass73,480 miles (+4,213)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,480 miles
    Test number
    891261011937
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCut in nearside front tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pads worn

  15. Pass69,267 miles (+2,878)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,267 miles
    Test number
    244539075469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass66,389 miles (+1,901)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    66,389 miles
    Test number
    517450364289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,488 miles (+2,103)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    64,488 miles
    Test number
    148089653217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,385 miles (+1,193)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    62,385 miles
    Test number
    159121562288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,192 miles (+1,092)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    61,192 miles
    Test number
    528136641297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,100 miles (+4,963)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    60,100 miles
    Test number
    702321060285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,137 miles (+3,651)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    55,137 miles
    Test number
    962419359299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,486 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    51,486 miles
    Test number
    873064658201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,445 miles (+17,411)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    51,445 miles
    Test number
    663000208212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    34,034 miles
    Test number
    164100257280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail34,034 miles (+14,812)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,034 miles
    Test number
    690080457210
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass19,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    19,222 miles
    Test number
    130040676243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 NLK

Does LD53 NLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 NLK expired on 19 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 NLK?
The MOT on LD53 NLK expired on 19 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 NLK done?
LD53 NLK was recorded at 100,894 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 4,290 miles a year.
Has LD53 NLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 NLK has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 NLK 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 NLK find?
LD53 NLK passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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