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Ford Transit Connect

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

LX53 ZGRMOT history

LX53 ZGR is a white diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 10 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 203,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2024.

LX53 ZGR 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 17 Apr 2025
Mileage
203,651 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2024
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 ZGR
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
10 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 ZGR was last recorded at 203,651 miles on 18 Apr 2024, 3,032 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,619 miles · 13 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
3,032 miles
Average per year
9,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 203,651 miles
  • 2023 – 200,619 miles
  • 2022 – 199,194 miles
  • 2021 – 197,851 miles
  • 2020 – 122,001 miles
  • 2019 – 121,546 miles
  • 2017 – 102,793 miles
  • 2016 – 100,117 miles
  • 2015 – 96,820 miles
  • 2013 – 90,148 miles
  • 2012 – 82,197 miles
  • 2011 – 75,199 miles
  • 2010 – 68,798 miles
  • 2009 – 57,794 miles
  • 2008 – 49,052 miles
  • 2007 – 40,438 miles
  • 2006 – 30,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,651 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,651 miles (+3,032)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    203,651 miles
    Test number
    602755046908
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass200,619 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    200,619 miles
    Test number
    512073803421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail200,616 miles (+1,422)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,616 miles
    Test number
    408842387581
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass199,194 miles (+1,343)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    199,194 miles
    Test number
    340752241660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  5. Pass197,851 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    197,851 miles
    Test number
    593992349346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail197,850 miles (+75,849)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,850 miles
    Test number
    909281044849
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass122,001 miles (+455)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    122,001 miles
    Test number
    721032198757
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Pass121,546 miles (+151)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    121,546 miles
    Test number
    668695248314
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail121,395 miles (+18,602)3 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,395 miles
    Test number
    642825519800
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass102,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    102,793 miles
    Test number
    548522194343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail102,793 miles (+2,676)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,793 miles
    Test number
    327593681563
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass100,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    100,117 miles
    Test number
    911698647355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail100,117 miles (+3,297)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,117 miles
    Test number
    282988398539
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass96,820 miles (+2)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    96,820 miles
    Test number
    727091445173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteExhaust rusty in places

  15. Fail96,818 miles (+6,670)9 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,818 miles
    Test number
    869960145134
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteExhaust rusty in places

  16. Pass90,148 miles (+7,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    90,148 miles
    Test number
    359607373216
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass82,197 miles (+6,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    82,197 miles
    Test number
    315987342493
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass75,199 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    75,199 miles
    Test number
    945123671204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail75,198 miles (+6,400)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,198 miles
    Test number
    369202751436
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber in poor condition
    • NoteOff side mirror cracked

  20. Fail68,798 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,798 miles
    Test number
    801019640236
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

  21. Pass68,798 miles (+11,004)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    68,798 miles
    Test number
    912289940275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,794 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    57,794 miles
    Test number
    680687759280
    • NoteOffside front tyre on limit (inner edge worn)

  23. Fail57,794 miles (+8,742)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,794 miles
    Test number
    702157859275
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre on limit (inner edge worn)

  24. Pass49,052 miles (+8,614)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    49,052 miles
    Test number
    610774158232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,438 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,438 miles
    Test number
    332296857434
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass40,438 miles (+10,116)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    40,438 miles
    Test number
    441376857214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    30,322 miles
    Test number
    360471556238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 ZGR

Does LX53 ZGR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 ZGR expired on 17 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 ZGR?
The MOT on LX53 ZGR expired on 17 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 ZGR done?
LX53 ZGR was recorded at 203,651 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2024, an average of 9,843 miles a year.
Has LX53 ZGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 ZGR has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LX53 ZGR 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 ZGR find?
LX53 ZGR passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills; play in steering rack inner joint(s); suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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