
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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
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
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
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
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))
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.
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.
Pass106,980 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 106,980 miles
- Test number
- 553801339595
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass72,638 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 72,638 miles
- Test number
- 629866822027
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass63,742 miles (+8,707)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 63,742 miles
- Test number
- 928683711054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,035 miles (+8,939)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 55,035 miles
- Test number
- 901805310054
No defects or advisories recorded.
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.
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)
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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