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Ford Transit Connect

White · Lpg · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LS53 HWCMOT history

LS53 HWC is a white lpg Ford Transit Connect first used on 2 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 108,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2021.

LS53 HWC 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 6 Dec 2022
Mileage
108,625 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2021
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 HWC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
White
Fuel type
Lpg
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 HWC was last recorded at 108,625 miles on 7 Dec 2021, 1,529 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,096 miles · 9 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
1,529 miles
Average per year
4,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 108,625 miles
  • 2020 – 107,096 miles
  • 2019 – 105,049 miles
  • 2018 – 101,732 miles
  • 2017 – 99,159 miles
  • 2016 – 97,928 miles
  • 2015 – 96,843 miles
  • 2014 – 95,532 miles
  • 2012 – 86,770 miles
  • 2011 – 82,043 miles
  • 2010 – 76,846 miles
  • 2009 – 73,753 miles
  • 2008 – 59,780 miles
  • 2007 – 47,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,625 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,625 miles (+1,529)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    108,625 miles
    Test number
    262265403239
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass107,096 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    107,096 miles
    Test number
    802865192531
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Fail107,092 miles (+2,043)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,092 miles
    Test number
    455087589467
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass105,049 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,049 miles
    Test number
    784756826274
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Fail105,047 miles (+3,315)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,047 miles
    Test number
    755269979324
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass101,732 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    101,732 miles
    Test number
    220629444542
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Fail101,730 miles (+2,571)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,730 miles
    Test number
    940267401353
    • MajorFront Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass99,159 miles (+1,231)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    99,159 miles
    Test number
    871441730658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

  9. Pass97,928 miles (+1,085)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    97,928 miles
    Test number
    973762235244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,843 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    96,843 miles
    Test number
    202335987300
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Fail96,842 miles (+1,310)10 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,842 miles
    Test number
    746628903838
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail95,532 miles2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,532 miles
    Test number
    238553864222
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass95,532 miles (+8,762)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    95,532 miles
    Test number
    716333464276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass86,770 miles (+1)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    86,770 miles
    Test number
    376587272276
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteCoolant low
    • NoteOil low

  15. Fail86,769 miles (+4,726)7 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,769 miles
    Test number
    915866872204
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteCoolant low
    • NoteOil low

  16. Pass82,043 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    82,043 miles
    Test number
    695762051261
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail82,043 miles (+5,197)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,043 miles
    Test number
    717792951271
    • Repaired at testSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass76,846 miles (+3,093)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    76,846 miles
    Test number
    964787550296
    • DangerousDrivers air bag has been deployed and covered in black tape
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp on all the time

  19. Pass73,753 miles (+1)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    73,753 miles
    Test number
    112855169235
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  20. Fail73,752 miles (+13,972)12 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,752 miles
    Test number
    232493559277
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  21. Pass59,780 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    59,780 miles
    Test number
    811491078102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Fail59,780 miles (+2,143)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,780 miles
    Test number
    950380678114
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass57,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    57,637 miles
    Test number
    202691478032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail57,637 miles (+10,404)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,637 miles
    Test number
    602711178045
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass47,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    47,233 miles
    Test number
    513811037023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail47,233 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,233 miles
    Test number
    822461637096
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about LS53 HWC

Does LS53 HWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 HWC expired on 6 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 HWC?
The MOT on LS53 HWC expired on 6 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 HWC done?
LS53 HWC was recorded at 108,625 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2021, an average of 4,134 miles a year.
Has LS53 HWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 HWC has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LS53 HWC 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 LS53 HWC find?
LS53 HWC passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2021 with 3 minor defects: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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