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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LR53 YVLMOT history

LR53 YVL is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 161,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.

LR53 YVL 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 9 Sept 2026
Mileage
161,823 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 YVL
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
31 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 YVL was last recorded at 161,823 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 2,234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,589 miles · 29 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,234 miles
Average per year
7,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,823 miles
  • 2024 – 159,589 miles
  • 2023 – 156,357 miles
  • 2022 – 152,439 miles
  • 2021 – 145,716 miles
  • 2020 – 127,354 miles
  • 2019 – 127,350 miles
  • 2018 – 124,511 miles
  • 2017 – 119,071 miles
  • 2016 – 113,500 miles
  • 2015 – 110,465 miles
  • 2014 – 99,123 miles
  • 2013 – 82,120 miles
  • 2012 – 75,970 miles
  • 2011 – 67,947 miles
  • 2010 – 59,910 miles
  • 2009 – 51,690 miles
  • 2008 – 44,887 miles
  • 2007 – 36,626 miles
  • 2006 – 26,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,823 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexie

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

32 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,823 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    161,823 miles
    Test number
    968795460042
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail161,823 miles (+2,234)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,823 miles
    Test number
    265956202043
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass159,589 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    159,589 miles
    Test number
    209240907993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail159,589 miles (+3,232)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,589 miles
    Test number
    821682221336
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass156,357 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    156,357 miles
    Test number
    866333796876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexie (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Fail156,350 miles (+3,911)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,350 miles
    Test number
    241006421206
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D/BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle pulling to right 67% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe and box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexie (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass152,439 miles (+6,723)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    152,439 miles
    Test number
    745291381613
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass145,716 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    145,716 miles
    Test number
    619519003134
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Fail145,716 miles (+18,362)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,716 miles
    Test number
    577206067594
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass127,354 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    127,354 miles
    Test number
    286484840662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexie (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail127,352 miles (+2)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,352 miles
    Test number
    848220523305
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 by tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexie (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexie (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 from flexie to reg valve (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail127,350 miles (+2,839)1 dangerous9 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,350 miles
    Test number
    794294436167
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass124,511 miles (+5,440)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    124,511 miles
    Test number
    387723401841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass119,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    119,071 miles
    Test number
    577682458954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail119,071 miles (+5,571)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,071 miles
    Test number
    835219972200
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  16. Pass113,500 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    113,500 miles
    Test number
    472534251391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail113,498 miles (+3,033)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,498 miles
    Test number
    290893853539
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass110,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    110,465 miles
    Test number
    676242980998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail110,465 miles (+11,342)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,465 miles
    Test number
    147253702647
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass99,123 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    99,123 miles
    Test number
    365837384429
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail99,121 miles (+17,001)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,121 miles
    Test number
    328036884444
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass82,120 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    82,120 miles
    Test number
    195440793260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail82,113 miles (+6,143)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,113 miles
    Test number
    427989183218
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass75,970 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    75,970 miles
    Test number
    136891102322
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  25. Fail75,968 miles (+8,021)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,968 miles
    Test number
    859448292221
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  26. Pass67,947 miles (+8,037)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    67,947 miles
    Test number
    589777191233
    • NoteFront no plate slightly damaged
    • NoteN/s/f inner drive shaft gaitor split
    • NoteO/s/f inner drive shaft gaitor split

  27. Pass59,910 miles (+8,220)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    59,910 miles
    Test number
    874381100392
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked.
    • NoteSome damage to nearside outer sill.

  28. Pass51,690 miles (+6,803)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    51,690 miles
    Test number
    374183499237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  29. Pass44,887 miles (+8,261)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    44,887 miles
    Test number
    533187588219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass36,626 miles (+10,334)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    36,626 miles
    Test number
    941269397219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail26,292 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,292 miles
    Test number
    172326096242
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteDamage to windscreen outside zone'A' and 'B'. †

  32. Pass26,292 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    26,292 miles
    Test number
    761346796203
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteDamage to windscreen outside zone'A' and 'B'. †

Questions about LR53 YVL

Does LR53 YVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 YVL expired on 9 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 YVL?
The MOT on LR53 YVL expired on 9 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 YVL done?
LR53 YVL was recorded at 161,823 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 7,177 miles a year.
Has LR53 YVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 YVL has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LR53 YVL 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 YVL find?
LR53 YVL passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from exhaust flexi; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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