
Ford Transit Connect
White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc
LD53 NLVMOT history
LD53 NLV is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 28 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 142,466 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2021.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Nov 2022
- Mileage
- 142,466 mi
- At MOT on 25 Nov 2021
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,595 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 NLV
- 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
- 28 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Nov 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Nov 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 NLV was last recorded at 142,466 miles on 25 Nov 2021, 3,246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2020.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 May 2016: 104,315 miles, lower than 967,902 miles on 5 May 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 139,220 miles · 17 Nov 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 3,246 miles
- Average per year
- 7,595 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 142,466 miles
- 2020 – 139,220 miles
- 2019 – 130,457 miles
- 2018 – 123,805 miles
- 2017 – 115,163 miles
- 2016 – 104,315 miles
- 2015 – 967,902 miles
- 2014 – 95,049 miles
- 2012 – 79,649 miles
- 2011 – 69,567 miles
- 2010 – 59,878 miles
- 2008 – 43,697 miles
- 2007 – 37,086 miles
- 2006 – 27,032 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on outer edge and cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
22 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,466 miles (+3,246)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 142,466 miles
- Test number
- 722803028570
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass139,220 miles (+8,763)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 139,220 miles
- Test number
- 209921542608
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass130,457 miles (+107)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 130,457 miles
- Test number
- 471059581422
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail130,350 miles (+6,545)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,350 miles
- Test number
- 963760835908
- MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Chalked (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass123,805 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 123,805 miles
- Test number
- 205038057853
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,803 miles (+8,640)2 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,803 miles
- Test number
- 896894984823
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass115,163 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 115,163 miles
- Test number
- 214989608179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,163 miles (+10,848)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,163 miles
- Test number
- 329003200900
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Pass104,315 miles (-863,587)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2017
- Odometer
- 104,315 miles
- Test number
- 124626522927
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass967,902 miles (+871,134)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2016
- Odometer
- 967,902 miles
- Test number
- 976115825109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,768 miles (+1,719)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,768 miles
- Test number
- 526484115150
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass95,049 miles (+15,400)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 95,049 miles
- Test number
- 136454134465
- NoteOil leak
Pass79,649 miles (+10,082)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 79,649 miles
- Test number
- 295469332317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,567 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 69,567 miles
- Test number
- 656008041321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,540 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 69,540 miles
- Test number
- 137038711414
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail69,540 miles (+9,662)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,540 miles
- Test number
- 535377511052
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass59,878 miles (+16,181)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 59,878 miles
- Test number
- 734828010089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,697 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,697 miles
- Test number
- 101079228271
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass43,697 miles (+6,611)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 43,697 miles
- Test number
- 364859828414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,086 miles (+10,054)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 37,086 miles
- Test number
- 991367047271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,032 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 27,032 miles
- Test number
- 554277156208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,032 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,032 miles
- Test number
- 932527856290
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Questions about LD53 NLV
- Does LD53 NLV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 NLV expired on 24 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 NLV?
- The MOT on LD53 NLV expired on 24 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 NLV done?
- LD53 NLV was recorded at 142,466 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2021, an average of 7,595 miles a year.
- Has LD53 NLV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 NLV has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2019.
- Has the mileage on LD53 NLV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LD53 NLV find?
- LD53 NLV passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive.
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