Ford Transit Connect
White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc
LD53 NSVMOT history
LD53 NSV is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 30 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 186,346 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 186,346 mi
- At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 33
- 20 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 8,696 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 NSV
- 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
- 30 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 NSV was last recorded at 186,346 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 186,328 miles · 20 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 18 miles
- Average per year
- 8,696 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 186,346 miles
- 2024 – 180,073 miles
- 2023 – 174,247 miles
- 2022 – 165,572 miles
- 2021 – 159,275 miles
- 2020 – 154,470 miles
- 2019 – 140,044 miles
- 2018 – 127,212 miles
- 2017 – 114,374 miles
- 2016 – 106,463 miles
- 2015 – 98,349 miles
- 2014 – 90,685 miles
- 2013 – 81,416 miles
- 2012 – 72,158 miles
- 2011 – 62,754 miles
- 2010 – 53,303 miles
- 2009 – 43,302 miles
- 2008 – 34,461 miles
- 2007 – 25,986 miles
- 2006 – 19,541 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass186,346 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lightsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
33 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass186,346 miles (+18)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 186,346 miles
- Test number
- 918274310441
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Fail186,328 miles (+6,255)4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,328 miles
- Test number
- 580768008093
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired tension spring off bracket (1.1.17 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Pass180,073 miles (+36)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 180,073 miles
- Test number
- 823566449560
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail180,037 miles (+5,790)6 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,037 miles
- Test number
- 325883391309
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass174,247 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 174,247 miles
- Test number
- 652006796483
- AdvisoryFront BOTH HEAD LIGHTS CLOUDY BUT IMAGE OK
- AdvisoryNearside Rear BUMPOER END CAP MISSING
Fail174,247 miles (+8,675)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,247 miles
- Test number
- 426909784223
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible DELAMINATED (0.1 (b))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront BOTH HEAD LIGHTS CLOUDY BUT IMAGE OK
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHIGH HAND BRAKE
- AdvisoryNearside Rear BUMPOER END CAP MISSING
Pass165,572 miles (+6,297)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 165,572 miles
- Test number
- 757041317258
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
Pass159,275 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 159,275 miles
- Test number
- 417205928707
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
Fail159,275 miles (+4,805)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,275 miles
- Test number
- 590696339534
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
Pass154,470 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 154,470 miles
- Test number
- 550809288490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,470 miles (+14,426)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,470 miles
- Test number
- 997469756213
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass140,044 miles (+12,832)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 140,044 miles
- Test number
- 457032596731
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass127,212 miles (+12,838)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 127,212 miles
- Test number
- 321557201871
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass114,374 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 114,374 miles
- Test number
- 841939142801
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing uneven in tread area and approaching legal limit.
Fail114,374 miles (+7,911)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,374 miles
- Test number
- 595284053593
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing uneven in tread area and approaching legal limit.
Pass106,463 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 106,463 miles
- Test number
- 884878821323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,463 miles (+8,114)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,463 miles
- Test number
- 743659088970
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in exhuast where anti roll bar link rod touches (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass98,349 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 98,349 miles
- Test number
- 862382938036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,349 miles (+7,664)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,349 miles
- Test number
- 421467832818
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass90,685 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 90,685 miles
- Test number
- 955691454275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,681 miles (+9,265)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,681 miles
- Test number
- 865561054251
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass81,416 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 81,416 miles
- Test number
- 539075643297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,410 miles (+9,252)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,410 miles
- Test number
- 955805343259
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- NoteExhaust pipe hitting link arm
Pass72,158 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 72,158 miles
- Test number
- 155077942248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,152 miles (+9,398)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,152 miles
- Test number
- 957007342256
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- NoteRear exhaust hitting roll bar link
Pass62,754 miles (+9,451)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 62,754 miles
- Test number
- 305138141259
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail53,303 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,303 miles
- Test number
- 452979440231
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass53,303 miles (+10,001)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 53,303 miles
- Test number
- 791549640269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,302 miles (+8,841)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 43,302 miles
- Test number
- 100290859286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,461 miles (+8,475)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 34,461 miles
- Test number
- 890222158238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,986 miles (+6,445)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 25,986 miles
- Test number
- 301424157287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,541 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,541 miles
- Test number
- 563202166210
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass19,541 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 19,541 miles
- Test number
- 634112866214
- AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Questions about LD53 NSV
- Does LD53 NSV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 NSV is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 NSV?
- The MOT on LD53 NSV is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD53 NSV done?
- LD53 NSV was recorded at 186,346 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 8,696 miles a year.
- Has LD53 NSV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 NSV has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LD53 NSV 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 NSV find?
- LD53 NSV passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; front vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 5 more.
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