Ford Transit Connect
White · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc
LS53 YHVMOT history
LS53 YHV is a white petrol Ford Transit Connect first used on 2 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2025 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 192,415 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 192,415 mi
- At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,953 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 YHV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit Connect
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 2 Feb 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Dec 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
LS53 YHV was last recorded at 192,415 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Jun 2016: 179,179 miles, lower than 179,697 miles on 20 Jun 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 191,676 miles · 30 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 739 miles
- Average per year
- 7,953 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 192,415 miles
- 2024 – 191,676 miles
- 2023 – 191,256 miles
- 2022 – 189,645 miles
- 2021 – 186,674 miles
- 2018 – 183,970 miles
- 2016 – 179,179 miles
- 2015 – 174,913 miles
- 2014 – 169,598 miles
- 2013 – 162,226 miles
- 2012 – 157,027 miles
- 2011 – 149,167 miles
- 2010 – 133,086 miles
- 2009 – 98,165 miles
- 2008 – 62,868 miles
- 2007 – 42,608 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail192,415 miles
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Engine overheating
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 1 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail192,415 miles (+739)7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,415 miles
- Test number
- 726077999691
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass191,676 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 191,676 miles
- Test number
- 106315647340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail191,676 miles (+420)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,676 miles
- Test number
- 577734558308
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass191,256 miles (+1,611)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2024
- Odometer
- 191,256 miles
- Test number
- 467045408301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass189,645 miles (+2,971)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2023
- Odometer
- 189,645 miles
- Test number
- 294779328511
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass186,674 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 186,674 miles
- Test number
- 321219662398
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryEngine overheating
FailMileage not read1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 147375956454
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryEngine overheating
Pass183,970 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 183,970 miles
- Test number
- 579217070305
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail183,970 miles (+4,791)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,970 miles
- Test number
- 366826605790
- DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass179,179 miles (-518)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 179,179 miles
- Test number
- 786300536774
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail179,697 miles (+4,784)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,697 miles
- Test number
- 811411449283
- 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)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve (3.6.B.2c)
Pass174,913 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 174,913 miles
- Test number
- 328842965179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail174,913 miles (+5,315)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,913 miles
- Test number
- 126151765156
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass169,598 miles (+7,372)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 169,598 miles
- Test number
- 849649764137
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass162,226 miles (+5,199)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2014
- Odometer
- 162,226 miles
- Test number
- 277283723137
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Pass157,027 miles (+7,860)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 157,027 miles
- Test number
- 397123162121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,167 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2012
- Odometer
- 149,167 miles
- Test number
- 436091631139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,167 miles (+16,081)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,167 miles
- Test number
- 525541431112
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail133,086 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,086 miles
- Test number
- 224028290148
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBONNET VERY DIFFICULT TO OPEN, ADVISE REPAIR.
Pass133,086 miles (+34,921)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 133,086 miles
- Test number
- 490968590129
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBONNET VERY DIFFICULT TO OPEN, ADVISE REPAIR.
Pass98,165 miles (+35,297)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 98,165 miles
- Test number
- 242831529075
- NoteAdvise front screen chipped
- NoteAdvise off side rear tyre wearing low
Pass62,868 miles (+20,260)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 62,868 miles
- Test number
- 741128828016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,608 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,608 miles
- Test number
- 254362737083
- Repaired at testDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass42,608 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 42,608 miles
- Test number
- 392022537025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 YHV
- Does LS53 YHV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS53 YHV expired on 29 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 YHV?
- The MOT on LS53 YHV expired on 29 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS53 YHV done?
- LS53 YHV was recorded at 192,415 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 7,953 miles a year.
- Has LS53 YHV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 YHV has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS53 YHV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS53 YHV find?
- LS53 YHV failed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 7 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn; nearside front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded, and 6 more.
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