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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LD53 NVEMOT history

LD53 NVE is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 20 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 199,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2024.

LD53 NVE 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 25 Feb 2025
Mileage
199,031 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2024
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
10,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 NVE
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
20 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 NVE was last recorded at 199,031 miles on 26 Feb 2024, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,008 miles · 22 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
10,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 199,031 miles
  • 2023 – 189,517 miles
  • 2022 – 189,500 miles
  • 2021 – 178,850 miles
  • 2020 – 172,624 miles
  • 2019 – 165,483 miles
  • 2018 – 155,205 miles
  • 2016 – 143,754 miles
  • 2015 – 134,308 miles
  • 2014 – 126,807 miles
  • 2013 – 124,066 miles
  • 2012 – 114,325 miles
  • 2011 – 97,134 miles
  • 2009 – 48,616 miles
  • 2008 – 44,411 miles
  • 2007 – 30,660 miles
  • 2006 – 22,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,031 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,031 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    199,031 miles
    Test number
    455584751699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail199,008 miles (+9,491)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,008 miles
    Test number
    264123659950
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass189,517 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    189,517 miles
    Test number
    204062974660
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail189,517 miles (+17)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,517 miles
    Test number
    154394868004
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail189,500 miles (+10,650)10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,500 miles
    Test number
    746104288561
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leaks (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass178,850 miles (+6,226)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    178,850 miles
    Test number
    823093859397
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box flange (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRadiator bracket corroded but not likely to become detached from vehicle

  7. Pass172,624 miles (+7,141)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    172,624 miles
    Test number
    661602903306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass165,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    165,483 miles
    Test number
    491767816465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail165,483 miles (+10,278)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,483 miles
    Test number
    409034335821
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass155,205 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    155,205 miles
    Test number
    370457130769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail155,199 miles (+11,445)4 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,199 miles
    Test number
    804658311046
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass143,754 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    143,754 miles
    Test number
    889375594750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail143,748 miles (+9,440)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,748 miles
    Test number
    498284778971
    • FailureCentral Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFuel system component insecure Fuel filter (7.2.1)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking Around No2 injector (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass134,308 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    134,308 miles
    Test number
    289932237461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail134,301 miles (+7,494)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,301 miles
    Test number
    693097227942
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass126,807 miles (+2,741)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    126,807 miles
    Test number
    416731514422
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBattery not fully secured
    • NoteNearside rear steel brake pipe corroded
    • NoteNearsidefront shield rubbing on disc
    • NoteOffside rear tyre near limit
    • NoteRear service brake efficiency appears low

  17. Pass124,066 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    124,066 miles
    Test number
    195156623367
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteCoolent leak
    • NoteRadiator lower support panel corroded

  18. Fail124,066 miles (+9,741)1 failure5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,066 miles
    Test number
    827936623383
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteCoolent leak
    • NoteRadiator lower support panel corroded

  19. Pass114,325 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    114,325 miles
    Test number
    416103452316
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  20. Fail114,325 miles (+17,191)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,325 miles
    Test number
    435113852448
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  21. Pass97,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    97,134 miles
    Test number
    636834551353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail97,129 miles (+24,811)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,129 miles
    Test number
    659534451396
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  23. Pass72,318 miles (+23,702)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    72,318 miles
    Test number
    988374001015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHandbrake travel
    • NoteOffside rear tyre getting low wearing on edges

  24. Fail48,616 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,616 miles
    Test number
    394351789111
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass48,616 miles (+4,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,616 miles
    Test number
    560251489130
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass44,411 miles (+13,751)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    44,411 miles
    Test number
    702523168273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,660 miles (+7,989)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,660 miles
    Test number
    510767067298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    22,671 miles
    Test number
    334857096296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 NVE

Does LD53 NVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 NVE expired on 25 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 NVE?
The MOT on LD53 NVE expired on 25 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 NVE done?
LD53 NVE was recorded at 199,031 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2024, an average of 10,170 miles a year.
Has LD53 NVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 NVE has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 NVE 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 NVE find?
LD53 NVE passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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