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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc

LD53 NVTMOT history

LD53 NVT is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 23 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 168,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2023.

LD53 NVT 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 7 Sept 2024
Mileage
168,565 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 NVT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 NVT was last recorded at 168,565 miles on 8 Sept 2023, 8,172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,393 miles · 6 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
8,172 miles
Average per year
8,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 168,565 miles
  • 2022 – 160,393 miles
  • 2021 – 147,738 miles
  • 2020 – 142,641 miles
  • 2019 – 134,735 miles
  • 2018 – 121,429 miles
  • 2017 – 106,980 miles
  • 2016 – 97,183 miles
  • 2015 – 93,530 miles
  • 2014 – 86,532 miles
  • 2013 – 79,300 miles
  • 2012 – 72,638 miles
  • 2011 – 63,742 miles
  • 2010 – 55,035 miles
  • 2009 – 46,096 miles
  • 2007 – 38,036 miles
  • 2006 – 26,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,565 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge but no cords exposed at time of test,

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,565 miles (+8,172)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    168,565 miles
    Test number
    468361424637
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass160,393 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    160,393 miles
    Test number
    413736766568
    • MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront radiator support corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll round under body welding repairs covered in sealant
    • AdvisorySteering wheel damage
  3. Fail160,393 miles (+12,655)2 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,393 miles
    Test number
    238493600296
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront radiator support corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll round under body welding repairs covered in sealant
    • AdvisorySteering wheel damage
  4. Pass147,738 miles (+5,097)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    147,738 miles
    Test number
    777122652953
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll over under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryAll over under body welding repairs covered in sealant
  5. Fail142,641 miles (+7,906)1 dangerous10 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,641 miles
    Test number
    322675453353
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and metal behind the inner sill has corroded away (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear 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 Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is fogged over but image still visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber has a small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gear box mount rubber worn away but still supported (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded where marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront clutch peddle rubber missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced top mount platform corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced top mount platform corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Pass134,735 miles (+13,306)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    134,735 miles
    Test number
    765171272549
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass121,429 miles (+411)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    121,429 miles
    Test number
    487248254699
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald on inner edge but no cords exposed at time of test,
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal anti slip worn.
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing.
    • AdvisoryNo1 diesel injector oily but not leaking at time of test.
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat has been removed from vehicle at time of retest.
  8. Fail121,018 miles (+14,038)6 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,018 miles
    Test number
    572925183204
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also badly out of shape!, (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor, (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePassenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both, (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald on inner edge but no cords exposed at time of test,
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal anti slip worn.
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing.
    • AdvisoryNo1 diesel injector oily but not leaking at time of test.
  9. Pass106,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    106,980 miles
    Test number
    553801339595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail106,980 miles (+38)2 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,980 miles
    Test number
    233148811696
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill panel (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  11. Fail106,942 miles (+9,759)10 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,942 miles
    Test number
    791370491096
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides, lower gaiters, (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor, (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailurePassenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides, (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is at legal limit!, and bald on inner edge!.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering wheel has damage but not likely to hamper control.
  12. Pass97,183 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    97,183 miles
    Test number
    297924012217
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre very worn on inner edge,.
    • AdvisoryDiesel return pipe at injector damp but not leaking at time of test.
  13. Fail97,181 miles (+3,651)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,181 miles
    Test number
    325679877578
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides, (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre very worn on inner edge,.
    • AdvisoryDiesel return pipe at injector damp but not leaking at time of test.
  14. Pass93,530 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    93,530 miles
    Test number
    709190235039
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail93,529 miles (+6,997)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,529 miles
    Test number
    556869225017
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass86,532 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    86,532 miles
    Test number
    229981124059
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  17. Fail86,529 miles (+7,229)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,529 miles
    Test number
    736961524030
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  18. Pass79,300 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    79,300 miles
    Test number
    236288413041
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Fail79,297 miles (+6,659)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,297 miles
    Test number
    838708413075
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Pass72,638 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    72,638 miles
    Test number
    629866822027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail72,601 miles (+8,859)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,601 miles
    Test number
    195125422456
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  22. Pass63,742 miles (+8,707)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    63,742 miles
    Test number
    928683711054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,035 miles (+8,939)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    55,035 miles
    Test number
    901805310054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,096 miles (+8,060)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    46,096 miles
    Test number
    131418109413
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres at legal limit!.
    • NoteN/s wiper rubber split.
  25. Pass38,036 miles (+11,667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    38,036 miles
    Test number
    213521657378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  26. Pass26,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    26,369 miles
    Test number
    383826756381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 NVT

Does LD53 NVT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 NVT expired on 7 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 NVT?
The MOT on LD53 NVT expired on 7 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 NVT done?
LD53 NVT was recorded at 168,565 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2023, an average of 8,509 miles a year.
Has LD53 NVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 NVT has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LD53 NVT 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 NVT find?
LD53 NVT passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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