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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc

LL53 CMUMOT history

LL53 CMU is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 1 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 179,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

LL53 CMU 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 11 Dec 2025
Mileage
179,642 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,004 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 CMU
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
1 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL53 CMU was last recorded at 179,642 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 6,652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,990 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,652 miles
Average per year
7,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,642 miles
  • 2024 – 172,990 miles
  • 2023 – 168,612 miles
  • 2022 – 161,394 miles
  • 2021 – 155,316 miles
  • 2020 – 149,418 miles
  • 2018 – 146,056 miles
  • 2017 – 137,867 miles
  • 2016 – 132,547 miles
  • 2014 – 129,085 miles
  • 2013 – 124,005 miles
  • 2012 – 118,287 miles
  • 2011 – 113,295 miles
  • 2009 – 100,707 miles
  • 2008 – 85,025 miles
  • 2007 – 70,145 miles
  • 2006 – 46,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail179,642 miles
  • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail179,642 miles (+6,652)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,642 miles
    Test number
    458217663442
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass172,990 miles (+4,378)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    172,990 miles
    Test number
    638724308593
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass168,612 miles (+7,218)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    168,612 miles
    Test number
    825892829120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass161,394 miles (+6,078)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    161,394 miles
    Test number
    522816139722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass155,316 miles (+3,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    155,316 miles
    Test number
    387354045100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass151,927 miles (+2,509)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    151,927 miles
    Test number
    842083377288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass149,418 miles (+3,362)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    149,418 miles
    Test number
    757604931910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass146,056 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    146,056 miles
    Test number
    134259260868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail146,056 miles (+8,189)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,056 miles
    Test number
    960395354781
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass137,867 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    137,867 miles
    Test number
    472178381900
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail137,828 miles (+5,281)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,828 miles
    Test number
    407366328258
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  12. Pass132,547 miles (+3,462)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    132,547 miles
    Test number
    351418454528
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front sections of both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass129,085 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    129,085 miles
    Test number
    617644174293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Fail129,085 miles (+5,080)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,085 miles
    Test number
    155812974255
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass124,005 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    124,005 miles
    Test number
    756134013284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRBT Service Brake Efficiency: 53% Rear service brake efficiency only just met It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

  16. Fail124,005 miles (+5,718)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,005 miles
    Test number
    637754813228
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Fail118,287 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,287 miles
    Test number
    147617072195
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass118,287 miles (+4,992)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    118,287 miles
    Test number
    417427072112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass113,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    113,295 miles
    Test number
    487993571135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail113,295 miles (+12,588)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,295 miles
    Test number
    559863371122
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass100,707 miles (+15,682)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    100,707 miles
    Test number
    294045949394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass85,025 miles (+14,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    85,025 miles
    Test number
    632796438343
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass70,145 miles (+23,296)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    70,145 miles
    Test number
    651590437321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    46,849 miles
    Test number
    931563856310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 CMU

Does LL53 CMU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 CMU expired on 11 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 CMU?
The MOT on LL53 CMU expired on 11 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 CMU done?
LL53 CMU was recorded at 179,642 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 7,004 miles a year.
Has LL53 CMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 CMU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LL53 CMU 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 LL53 CMU find?
LL53 CMU failed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 2 major defects: nearside integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill; offside integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill.

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