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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.

LD53 NUA 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Fail152,552 miles
  • 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

What MOT failures 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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass118,321 miles (+5,271)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    118,321 miles
    Test number
    543386397835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass113,050 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    113,050 miles
    Test number
    990351096897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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))
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. Pass92,388 miles (+8,744)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    92,388 miles
    Test number
    394284736219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. Pass77,672 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    77,672 miles
    Test number
    365082953454
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished
  19. 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
  20. 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)
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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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