
Ford Transit Connect
White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc
LD53 NUAMOT history
LD53 NUA is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 14 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 152,552 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 152,552 mi
- At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,316 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 NUA
- 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
- 14 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Sept 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LD53 NUA was last recorded at 152,552 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 4,059 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 148,493 miles · 12 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,059 miles
- Average per year
- 5,316 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 152,552 miles
- 2025 – 148,493 miles
- 2023 – 138,787 miles
- 2022 – 129,414 miles
- 2021 – 123,420 miles
- 2019 – 118,321 miles
- 2018 – 113,050 miles
- 2017 – 104,920 miles
- 2015 – 92,388 miles
- 2014 – 83,644 miles
- 2013 – 77,672 miles
- 2012 – 71,970 miles
- 2011 – 67,076 miles
- 2010 – 60,773 miles
- 2008 – 60,647 miles
- 2006 – 46,998 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded load sensor to nearside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorCentral Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to inner sill to inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis(shock mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge due to underinflation (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre underinflated
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner strut turret corroded both sides of car
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail152,552 miles (+4,059)9 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,552 miles
- Test number
- 615226005555
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded load sensor to nearside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorCentral Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to inner sill to inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis(shock mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge due to underinflation (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre underinflated
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
Pass148,493 miles1 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 148,493 miles
- Test number
- 655125593054
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive leaf spring mount points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 188322863517
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner strut turret corroded both sides of car (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear sill dented and squashed
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear leaf spring corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to both inner and outer sills both sides of car
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrrosion in various places
FailMileage not read1 major16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 935305026355
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner strut turret corroded both sides of car (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear sill dented and squashed
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear leaf spring corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to both inner and outer sills both sides of car
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrrosion in various places
Pass138,787 miles (+491)1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 138,787 miles
- Test number
- 546653188954
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret inside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear silled dented and squashed
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret inside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both number plate lamps working but dim
- AdvisoryRear offside handbrake effort poor compared to nearside
Fail138,296 miles (+8,882)3 major1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,296 miles
- Test number
- 694422535691
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill rotten (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within area of spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked various places (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear sill crushed at rear
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both number plate lamps working but both dim
- AdvisoryRear handbrake figures low especially on offside and both wheels not locking but due to effort pulled passed on percentage compared to brake weight- advise check
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever freeplay at start of use and clunk on hard pull to maximum on brake test
Pass129,414 miles (+5,994)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 129,414 miles
- Test number
- 334920226634
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass123,420 miles (+148)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 123,420 miles
- Test number
- 341878721601
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail123,272 miles (+4,951)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,272 miles
- Test number
- 544484513138
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass118,321 miles (+5,271)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 118,321 miles
- Test number
- 543386397835
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,050 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 113,050 miles
- Test number
- 990351096897
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,049 miles (+8,129)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,049 miles
- Test number
- 720543370894
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass104,920 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 104,920 miles
- Test number
- 109195557022
- AdvisoryNearside wiper slightly poor
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Feathered
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail104,920 miles (+12,532)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,920 miles
- Test number
- 699609046425
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside wiper slightly poor
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Feathered
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass92,388 miles (+8,744)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 92,388 miles
- Test number
- 394284736219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,644 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,644 miles
- Test number
- 259742734294
- Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- 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)
Pass83,644 miles (+5,972)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 83,644 miles
- Test number
- 479472734289
- 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)
Pass77,672 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 77,672 miles
- Test number
- 365082953454
- NoteSpare tyre defective
- NoteN/s/r tyre perished
Fail77,672 miles (+5,702)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,672 miles
- Test number
- 278662553244
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteSpare tyre defective
- NoteN/s/r tyre perished
Pass71,970 miles (+4,894)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 71,970 miles
- Test number
- 146742432476
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass67,076 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 67,076 miles
- Test number
- 127272931013
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Fail67,076 miles (+6,303)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,076 miles
- Test number
- 198162131077
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass60,773 miles (+126)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 60,773 miles
- Test number
- 930986330047
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteImpact damage rear bumper
Pass60,647 miles (+13,649)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 60,647 miles
- Test number
- 220687038039
- NoteNearside rear wheel damaged
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSpare wheel missing
Pass46,998 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 46,998 miles
- Test number
- 150619196297
- NoteFront screen damaged near side rear bumper corners missing
- NoteNear side door and sill damaged
Questions about LD53 NUA
- Does LD53 NUA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 NUA expired on 11 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 NUA?
- The MOT on LD53 NUA expired on 11 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 NUA done?
- LD53 NUA was recorded at 152,552 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 5,316 miles a year.
- Has LD53 NUA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 NUA has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LD53 NUA 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 NUA find?
- LD53 NUA failed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 9 major defects and 6 advisories: brake pipe excessively corroded load sensor to nearside rear flexi; central front wheel bearing rough when rotated; nearside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill, and 12 more.
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