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Ford Transit Connect

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LD53 UERMOT history

LD53 UER is a red diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 189,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2024.

LD53 UER red 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 8 Feb 2025
Mileage
189,194 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 UER
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 UER was last recorded at 189,194 miles on 9 Feb 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,194 miles · 6 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 189,194 miles
  • 2023 – 182,726 miles
  • 2021 – 176,479 miles
  • 2020 – 169,209 miles
  • 2019 – 164,426 miles
  • 2018 – 158,723 miles
  • 2017 – 152,845 miles
  • 2016 – 148,653 miles
  • 2015 – 144,445 miles
  • 2014 – 133,443 miles
  • 2013 – 115,110 miles
  • 2012 – 105,056 miles
  • 2011 – 95,871 miles
  • 2010 – 86,469 miles
  • 2009 – 78,541 miles
  • 2008 – 75,069 miles
  • 2007 – 70,639 miles
  • 2006 – 53,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,194 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))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.

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,194 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    189,194 miles
    Test number
    679792669061
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail189,194 miles (+6,468)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,194 miles
    Test number
    768073279515
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass182,726 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    182,726 miles
    Test number
    504121924806
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail182,726 miles (+6,247)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,726 miles
    Test number
    108819189162
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass176,479 miles (+7,270)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    176,479 miles
    Test number
    114901241740
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass169,209 miles (+4,783)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    169,209 miles
    Test number
    128172433966
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass164,426 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    164,426 miles
    Test number
    917395953056
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail164,426 miles (+5,703)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,426 miles
    Test number
    652308701248
    • Repaired at testAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass158,723 miles (+5,878)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    158,723 miles
    Test number
    596720289622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass152,845 miles (+4,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    152,845 miles
    Test number
    771646053566
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  11. Pass148,653 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    148,653 miles
    Test number
    782731304731
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. Fail148,649 miles (+4,204)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,649 miles
    Test number
    344530751657
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  13. Pass144,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    144,445 miles
    Test number
    177809157087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail144,445 miles (+11,002)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,445 miles
    Test number
    221520784113
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass133,443 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    133,443 miles
    Test number
    867093874222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail133,277 miles (+18,167)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,277 miles
    Test number
    388618564443
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  17. Fail115,110 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,110 miles
    Test number
    545100173220
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass115,110 miles (+10,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    115,110 miles
    Test number
    857920173244
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  19. Pass105,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    105,056 miles
    Test number
    868342162266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail105,056 miles (+9,185)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,056 miles
    Test number
    839642562283
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
  21. Pass95,871 miles (+9,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    95,871 miles
    Test number
    396149041225
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
  22. Pass86,469 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    86,469 miles
    Test number
    303008250221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail86,465 miles (+7,924)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,465 miles
    Test number
    660417550257
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  24. Pass78,541 miles (+3,472)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    78,541 miles
    Test number
    584281279226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass75,069 miles (+4,430)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    75,069 miles
    Test number
    240899768294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass70,639 miles (+16,903)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    70,639 miles
    Test number
    912558167228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass53,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    53,736 miles
    Test number
    422340976274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 UER

Does LD53 UER currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 UER expired on 8 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 UER?
The MOT on LD53 UER expired on 8 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 UER done?
LD53 UER was recorded at 189,194 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2024, an average of 7,799 miles a year.
Has LD53 UER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 UER has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 UER 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 UER find?
LD53 UER passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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