Ford Transit Connect
White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc
LD53 NLTMOT history
LD53 NLT is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 10 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 142,982 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 142,982 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 6,527 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 NLT
- 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
- 10 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 NLT was last recorded at 142,982 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 142,970 miles · 26 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 12 miles
- Average per year
- 6,527 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 142,982 miles
- 2025 – 137,935 miles
- 2024 – 135,408 miles
- 2023 – 124,703 miles
- 2022 – 118,744 miles
- 2021 – 112,464 miles
- 2020 – 107,343 miles
- 2019 – 101,521 miles
- 2018 – 89,714 miles
- 2017 – 81,803 miles
- 2015 – 72,309 miles
- 2014 – 66,029 miles
- 2013 – 60,087 miles
- 2012 – 54,721 miles
- 2011 – 48,118 miles
- 2010 – 40,598 miles
- 2009 – 30,219 miles
- 2008 – 23,779 miles
- 2007 – 20,713 miles
- 2006 – 14,246 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,982 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s/f
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020
N/s and o/s/r shocks corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
31 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,982 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 142,982 miles
- Test number
- 437228499411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,970 miles (+5,035)7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,970 miles
- Test number
- 697311152368
- MajorCentral Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorCentral Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass137,935 miles (+13)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 137,935 miles
- Test number
- 793678197555
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail137,922 miles (+2,514)5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,922 miles
- Test number
- 736160328383
- MajorNearside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass135,408 miles (+10,705)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2025
- Odometer
- 135,408 miles
- Test number
- 678195126304
- AdvisoryRear Lower Gearbox mounting defective
Pass124,703 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 124,703 miles
- Test number
- 113670846211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,686 miles (+5,942)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,686 miles
- Test number
- 928431076909
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass118,744 miles (+6,280)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 118,744 miles
- Test number
- 947080392233
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake back plates have corrosion
Pass112,464 miles (+5,121)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 112,464 miles
- Test number
- 639513812323
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass107,343 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 107,343 miles
- Test number
- 911443481586
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s/r shock absorbers slightly corroded
Fail107,343 miles (+5,822)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,343 miles
- Test number
- 308707155789
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s/r shock absorbers slightly corroded
Pass101,521 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 101,521 miles
- Test number
- 637277943950
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s/r shocks corroded
Fail101,511 miles (+11,797)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,511 miles
- Test number
- 678259129979
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFuel pipe leaking leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorStop lamp(s) not working n/s and o/s/r (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s/r shocks corroded
Pass89,714 miles (+117)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 89,714 miles
- Test number
- 868071571872
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing upper mount (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Fail89,597 miles (+7,794)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,597 miles
- Test number
- 375094245236
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing upper mount (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Pass81,803 miles (+9,494)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 81,803 miles
- Test number
- 758055899105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,309 miles (+41)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 72,309 miles
- Test number
- 327004872360
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner steering rack joint slight play
- 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)
- AdvisoryBoth wiper blades deteriorated (slight)
Fail72,268 miles (+6,239)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,268 miles
- Test number
- 848399476471
- FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner steering rack joint slight play
- 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)
- AdvisoryBoth wiper blades deteriorated (slight)
Pass66,029 miles (+5,942)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 66,029 miles
- Test number
- 729395864254
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear.step.frame.corroded
Fail60,087 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,087 miles
- Test number
- 279044053260
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass60,087 miles (+5,366)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 60,087 miles
- Test number
- 878984653255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,721 miles (+6,603)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 54,721 miles
- Test number
- 486264562216
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass48,118 miles (+7,520)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 48,118 miles
- Test number
- 835689641220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,598 miles (+104)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 40,598 miles
- Test number
- 552461570241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,494 miles (+10,275)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,494 miles
- Test number
- 782286660203
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass30,219 miles (+6,440)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 30,219 miles
- Test number
- 593560559269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,779 miles (+3,066)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 23,779 miles
- Test number
- 142844478204
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass20,713 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 20,713 miles
- Test number
- 681233907388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,713 miles (+6,467)2 failures2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,713 miles
- Test number
- 633533807392
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass14,246 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 14,246 miles
- Test number
- 844550396297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail14,246 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,246 miles
- Test number
- 612760696216
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Questions about LD53 NLT
- Does LD53 NLT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 NLT is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 NLT?
- The MOT on LD53 NLT is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD53 NLT done?
- LD53 NLT was recorded at 142,982 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 6,527 miles a year.
- Has LD53 NLT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 NLT has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on LD53 NLT 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 NLT find?
- LD53 NLT passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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