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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LD53 NWTMOT history

LD53 NWT is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 29 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2021 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 158,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2021.

LD53 NWT 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 16 Sept 2021
Mileage
158,762 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2021
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 NWT
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
29 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2021
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD53 NWT was last recorded at 158,762 miles on 22 Dec 2021, 6,873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,889 miles · 17 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
6,873 miles
Average per year
9,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 158,762 miles
  • 2020 – 151,889 miles
  • 2019 – 146,219 miles
  • 2018 – 141,130 miles
  • 2017 – 134,711 miles
  • 2016 – 130,641 miles
  • 2015 – 113,905 miles
  • 2014 – 105,146 miles
  • 2013 – 90,959 miles
  • 2012 – 69,860 miles
  • 2011 – 54,024 miles
  • 2009 – 34,476 miles
  • 2008 – 29,983 miles
  • 2007 – 24,241 miles
  • 2006 – 18,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail158,762 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRegistration 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))
  • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryExhaust system very heavily corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPoor pattern to headlights

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.

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail158,762 miles (+6,873)9 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,762 miles
    Test number
    521223288678
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system very heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPoor pattern to headlights

  2. Pass151,889 miles (+5,670)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    151,889 miles
    Test number
    945813837846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass146,219 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    146,219 miles
    Test number
    671979851676
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail146,219 miles (+5,089)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,219 miles
    Test number
    554559700268
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass141,130 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    141,130 miles
    Test number
    619051832658
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail141,126 miles (+6,415)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,126 miles
    Test number
    510742480706
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass134,711 miles (+4,070)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    134,711 miles
    Test number
    318243549441
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  8. Pass130,641 miles (+16,736)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    130,641 miles
    Test number
    744336679324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limmits (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail113,905 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,905 miles
    Test number
    607897375132
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edge

  10. Pass113,905 miles (+8,759)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    113,905 miles
    Test number
    909977775118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edge

  11. Pass105,146 miles (+160)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    105,146 miles
    Test number
    208304674172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail104,986 miles (+14,027)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,986 miles
    Test number
    268314964472
    • FailureNearside Outer Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass90,959 miles (+57)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    90,959 miles
    Test number
    645565753114
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOil or fuel or both covering alternator ?no leak seen!

  14. Fail90,902 miles (+21,042)1 failure2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,902 miles
    Test number
    298234553135
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOil or fuel or both covering alternator ?no leak seen!

  15. Pass69,860 miles (+15,836)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    69,860 miles
    Test number
    959619252031
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped & corroded
    • NoteNSR tyre worn on outer edge

  16. Pass54,024 miles (+19,548)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    54,024 miles
    Test number
    888423651058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,476 miles (+4,493)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    34,476 miles
    Test number
    544661389161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,983 miles (+5,742)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    29,983 miles
    Test number
    412478528258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,241 miles (+5,274)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,241 miles
    Test number
    914707647214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail18,967 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,967 miles
    Test number
    392342966400
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass18,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    18,967 miles
    Test number
    684962466270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 NWT

Does LD53 NWT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 NWT expired on 16 Sept 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 NWT?
The MOT on LD53 NWT expired on 16 Sept 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 NWT done?
LD53 NWT was recorded at 158,762 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2021, an average of 9,162 miles a year.
Has LD53 NWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 NWT has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LD53 NWT 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 NWT find?
LD53 NWT failed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2021 with 9 major defects, 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/outer sill; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, and 15 more.

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