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Ford Transit Connect

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LX53 ZDUMOT history

LX53 ZDU is a blue diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 145,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2022.

LX53 ZDU blue 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 Oct 2023
Mileage
145,102 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 ZDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 ZDU was last recorded at 145,102 miles on 7 Oct 2022, 824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,278 miles · 21 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
824 miles
Average per year
7,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 145,102 miles
  • 2021 – 144,278 miles
  • 2020 – 142,658 miles
  • 2019 – 140,376 miles
  • 2018 – 134,706 miles
  • 2017 – 127,090 miles
  • 2016 – 119,173 miles
  • 2014 – 100,262 miles
  • 2013 – 93,592 miles
  • 2012 – 80,327 miles
  • 2011 – 66,828 miles
  • 2010 – 60,450 miles
  • 2009 – 52,224 miles
  • 2008 – 42,973 miles
  • 2007 – 35,334 miles
  • 2006 – 28,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,102 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear tyre wall damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,102 miles (+824)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    145,102 miles
    Test number
    731953917175
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass144,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    144,278 miles
    Test number
    609965424533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail144,278 miles (+1,620)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,278 miles
    Test number
    709687411502
    • Repaired at testFront passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • Repaired at testUpper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass142,658 miles (+2,282)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    142,658 miles
    Test number
    848463430019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass140,376 miles (+5,670)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    140,376 miles
    Test number
    801294029014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass134,706 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    134,706 miles
    Test number
    711289715616
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail134,705 miles (+7,615)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,705 miles
    Test number
    723801235159
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass127,090 miles (+7,917)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    127,090 miles
    Test number
    387393562714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,173 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    119,173 miles
    Test number
    859847962138
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wall damaged

  10. Fail119,173 miles (+18,911)11 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,173 miles
    Test number
    650334392238
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wall damaged

  11. Pass100,262 miles (+6,670)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    100,262 miles
    Test number
    315575994279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    93,592 miles
    Test number
    519753463281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,592 miles (+13,265)6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,592 miles
    Test number
    968503363232
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass80,327 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    80,327 miles
    Test number
    426211662259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail80,317 miles (+13,489)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,317 miles
    Test number
    298780452214
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass66,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,828 miles
    Test number
    627864461275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,828 miles (+6,378)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,828 miles
    Test number
    699024461254
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass60,450 miles (+8,226)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    60,450 miles
    Test number
    444959250204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,224 miles (+9,251)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    52,224 miles
    Test number
    562848959228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,973 miles (+7,639)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    42,973 miles
    Test number
    511359558206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    35,334 miles
    Test number
    602684357269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,334 miles (+7,113)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,334 miles
    Test number
    404944957268
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass28,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,221 miles
    Test number
    633040356228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 ZDU

Does LX53 ZDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 ZDU expired on 6 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 ZDU?
The MOT on LX53 ZDU expired on 6 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 ZDU done?
LX53 ZDU was recorded at 145,102 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2022, an average of 7,268 miles a year.
Has LX53 ZDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 ZDU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LX53 ZDU 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 LX53 ZDU find?
LX53 ZDU passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2022 with 3 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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