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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LD53 NUWMOT history

LD53 NUW is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 10 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 67,250 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

LD53 NUW white Ford Transit Connect – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit Connect, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
67,250 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 NUW
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 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD53 NUW was last recorded at 67,250 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 1,204 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,046 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,204 miles
Average per year
2,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,250 miles
  • 2025 – 66,046 miles
  • 2024 – 64,747 miles
  • 2023 – 61,701 miles
  • 2021 – 61,394 miles
  • 2020 – 61,255 miles
  • 2019 – 61,033 miles
  • 2018 – 60,234 miles
  • 2017 – 59,492 miles
  • 2016 – 58,954 miles
  • 2015 – 55,982 miles
  • 2014 – 48,390 miles
  • 2013 – 41,473 miles
  • 2012 – 35,676 miles
  • 2011 – 31,140 miles
  • 2010 – 28,369 miles
  • 2009 – 25,650 miles
  • 2008 – 22,595 miles
  • 2007 – 18,881 miles
  • 2006 – 14,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail67,250 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail67,250 miles (+1,204)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,250 miles
    Test number
    855071178396
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass66,046 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    66,046 miles
    Test number
    102925247589
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to hose (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to brake hose (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to brake hose (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth fuel tank heat shields adrift
  3. Fail66,043 miles (+1,296)2 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,043 miles
    Test number
    568643920386
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both require cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to hose (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to brake hose (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to brake hose (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth fuel tank heat shields adrift
  4. Pass64,747 miles (+16)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    64,747 miles
    Test number
    677961004259
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Fail64,731 miles (+3,030)3 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,731 miles
    Test number
    861957410241
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Pass61,701 miles (+307)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    61,701 miles
    Test number
    649902362566
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass61,394 miles (+139)9 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    61,394 miles
    Test number
    842153037173
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mount and suspension mounts have heavy surface rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive lower engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively no lock up and slightly low effort (1.2.1 (e))
  8. Pass61,255 miles (+222)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    61,255 miles
    Test number
    126998583841
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass61,033 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,033 miles
    Test number
    196531046450
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked n/s lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Fail61,033 miles (+799)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,033 miles
    Test number
    335258784566
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bad contacts to lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked n/s lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass60,234 miles (+742)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    60,234 miles
    Test number
    611054289310
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked n/s bottom corner (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass59,492 miles (+538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    59,492 miles
    Test number
    421770913710
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass58,954 miles (+2,972)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    58,954 miles
    Test number
    166007432425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,982 miles (+7,592)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    55,982 miles
    Test number
    845023765024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,390 miles (+6,917)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    48,390 miles
    Test number
    128196714366
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRadiator support beam corroded
  16. Pass41,473 miles (+5,797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    41,473 miles
    Test number
    265135503323
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  17. Pass35,676 miles (+4,536)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    35,676 miles
    Test number
    216864592267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,140 miles (+2,771)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    31,140 miles
    Test number
    148060301395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,369 miles (+2,719)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    28,369 miles
    Test number
    382830210368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,650 miles (+3,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    25,650 miles
    Test number
    912304909335
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  21. Pass22,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    22,595 miles
    Test number
    613547518396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail22,595 miles (+3,714)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,595 miles
    Test number
    331227518376
    • FailureNearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
  23. Pass18,881 miles (+4,327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    18,881 miles
    Test number
    450424127412
    • 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)
  24. Fail14,554 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,554 miles
    Test number
    431424416472
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
  25. Pass14,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    14,554 miles
    Test number
    602284116303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 NUW

Does LD53 NUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 NUW is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD53 NUW?
The MOT on LD53 NUW is valid until 5 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 NUW done?
LD53 NUW was recorded at 67,250 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 2,644 miles a year.
Has LD53 NUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 NUW has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 NUW 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 NUW find?
LD53 NUW failed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, and 7 more.

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