
Ford Transit Connect
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc
LR53 YFZMOT history
LR53 YFZ is a silver diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 3 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 33 MOT tests, with 153,412 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 153,412 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 33
- 18 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 5,274 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 YFZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit Connect
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,753 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 3 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jul 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
LR53 YFZ was last recorded at 153,412 miles on 17 Jul 2025, 705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 152,707 miles · 30 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 705 miles
- Average per year
- 5,274 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 153,412 miles
- 2024 – 152,707 miles
- 2023 – 152,595 miles
- 2022 – 151,843 miles
- 2021 – 150,091 miles
- 2020 – 144,601 miles
- 2019 – 140,772 miles
- 2018 – 134,818 miles
- 2016 – 126,941 miles
- 2015 – 121,325 miles
- 2014 – 115,582 miles
- 2013 – 107,998 miles
- 2012 – 103,115 miles
- 2011 – 91,404 miles
- 2010 – 84,023 miles
- 2009 – 76,662 miles
- 2008 – 68,579 miles
- 2007 – 56,340 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousCentral Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- MajorCentral Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory8 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Coolant leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
33 tests since 19 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail153,412 miles (+705)3 dangerous7 major4 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,412 miles
- Test number
- 602071773061
- DangerousCentral Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass152,707 miles (+112)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 152,707 miles
- Test number
- 208930973461
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle rusty all over
Pass152,595 miles (+3)4 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 152,595 miles
- Test number
- 152382540772
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail152,592 miles (+749)4 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,592 miles
- Test number
- 364414745040
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sil end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sil end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass151,843 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 151,843 miles
- Test number
- 720050810825
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail151,843 miles (+1,752)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,843 miles
- Test number
- 323473932615
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass150,091 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 150,091 miles
- Test number
- 436171641221
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Fail150,087 miles (+5,486)1 dangerous9 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,087 miles
- Test number
- 270342194170
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass144,601 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 144,601 miles
- Test number
- 408794086097
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail144,601 miles (+3,829)2 repaired12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,601 miles
- Test number
- 818551181664
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass140,772 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 140,772 miles
- Test number
- 902023203898
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cover sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail140,772 miles (+5,954)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,772 miles
- Test number
- 767159019920
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer cover sill corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass134,818 miles (+2,084)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 134,818 miles
- Test number
- 761869961476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,734 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 132,734 miles
- Test number
- 354601273445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,734 miles (+5,793)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,734 miles
- Test number
- 783969787220
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass126,941 miles (+5)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 126,941 miles
- Test number
- 618599236337
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
Fail126,936 miles (+5,611)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,936 miles
- Test number
- 653832160996
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
Pass121,325 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 121,325 miles
- Test number
- 310175273892
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Fail121,325 miles (+5,743)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,325 miles
- Test number
- 656228986024
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Pass115,582 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 115,582 miles
- Test number
- 265063204352
- NoteOil leak
Fail115,582 miles (+7,584)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,582 miles
- Test number
- 547123204354
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass107,998 miles (+4,883)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 107,998 miles
- Test number
- 867604483125
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass103,115 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 103,115 miles
- Test number
- 217928882443
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail103,115 miles (+11,711)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,115 miles
- Test number
- 995358782156
- Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail91,404 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,404 miles
- Test number
- 198337761450
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass91,404 miles (+7,381)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 91,404 miles
- Test number
- 518357561016
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass84,023 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 84,023 miles
- Test number
- 362728570042
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail84,023 miles (+7,361)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,023 miles
- Test number
- 254297170083
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass76,662 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 76,662 miles
- Test number
- 590908959055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,662 miles (+8,083)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,662 miles
- Test number
- 224448659011
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass68,579 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 68,579 miles
- Test number
- 334812748088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,579 miles (+12,239)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,579 miles
- Test number
- 430962148049
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass56,340 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 56,340 miles
- Test number
- 112310757007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR53 YFZ
- Does LR53 YFZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR53 YFZ expired on 1 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 YFZ?
- The MOT on LR53 YFZ expired on 1 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR53 YFZ done?
- LR53 YFZ was recorded at 153,412 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2025, an average of 5,274 miles a year.
- Has LR53 YFZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 YFZ has failed 15 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR53 YFZ 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 LR53 YFZ find?
- LR53 YFZ failed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2025 with 3 dangerous defects, 7 major defects, 4 minor defects and 1 advisory: central exhaust silencer likely to become detached; nearside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside front wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up, and 12 more.
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