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Ford Transit Connect

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LX53 ZFWMOT history

LX53 ZFW is a silver diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 23 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,294 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

LX53 ZFW silver Ford Transit Connect – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit Connect, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
118,294 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 ZFW
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
23 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 ZFW was last recorded at 118,294 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 5,889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,405 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,889 miles
Average per year
4,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,294 miles
  • 2025 – 112,405 miles
  • 2024 – 111,847 miles
  • 2023 – 110,877 miles
  • 2021 – 110,232 miles
  • 2020 – 109,335 miles
  • 2019 – 108,902 miles
  • 2018 – 108,247 miles
  • 2017 – 107,172 miles
  • 2016 – 105,963 miles
  • 2015 – 104,960 miles
  • 2014 – 103,772 miles
  • 2012 – 101,490 miles
  • 2010 – 87,903 miles
  • 2009 – 83,215 miles
  • 2008 – 71,553 miles
  • 2007 – 53,127 miles
  • 2006 – 35,580 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,294 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,294 miles (+5,889)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    118,294 miles
    Test number
    353970972171
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass112,405 miles (+558)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    112,405 miles
    Test number
    970137309137
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass111,847 miles (+970)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    111,847 miles
    Test number
    192471465373
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass110,877 miles (+645)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    110,877 miles
    Test number
    236350081017
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting/perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,232 miles (+523)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    110,232 miles
    Test number
    930646010517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,709 miles (+374)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    109,709 miles
    Test number
    366373559919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,335 miles (+433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,335 miles
    Test number
    530363761927
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass108,902 miles (+655)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    108,902 miles
    Test number
    286084115603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    108,247 miles
    Test number
    695185981895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail108,247 miles (+1,075)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,247 miles
    Test number
    767625767539
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass107,172 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    107,172 miles
    Test number
    835484153746
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  12. Fail107,172 miles (+1,209)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,172 miles
    Test number
    765536937335
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  13. Pass105,963 miles (+1,003)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    105,963 miles
    Test number
    729976957728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass104,960 miles (+1,188)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    104,960 miles
    Test number
    995246305074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    103,772 miles
    Test number
    155040914083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail103,772 miles (+2,282)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,772 miles
    Test number
    877090014037
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass101,490 miles (+13,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    101,490 miles
    Test number
    156624732437
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass87,903 miles (+4,688)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    87,903 miles
    Test number
    781840970284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,215 miles (+11,662)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    83,215 miles
    Test number
    700333079277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,553 miles (+35)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    71,553 miles
    Test number
    913914478271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre heavily perished

  21. Fail71,518 miles (+18,391)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,518 miles
    Test number
    944183678208
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre heavily perished

  22. Pass53,127 miles (+17,547)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    53,127 miles
    Test number
    564358957200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    35,580 miles
    Test number
    112153366222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 ZFW

Does LX53 ZFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 ZFW is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX53 ZFW?
The MOT on LX53 ZFW is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX53 ZFW done?
LX53 ZFW was recorded at 118,294 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 4,270 miles a year.
Has LX53 ZFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 ZFW has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on LX53 ZFW 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 ZFW find?
LX53 ZFW passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel, and 2 more.

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