
Ford Transit Connect
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc
LX53 ZGYMOT history
LX53 ZGY is a blue diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 2 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 111,193 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 111,193 mi
- At MOT on 15 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 32
- 19 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 4,866 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX53 ZGY
- 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
- 2 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX53 ZGY was last recorded at 111,193 miles on 15 Nov 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Nov 2022: 103,767 miles, lower than 186,424 miles on 12 Nov 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 111,193 miles · 14 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,866 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 111,193 miles
- 2023 – 107,940 miles
- 2022 – 103,768 miles
- 2021 – 186,424 miles
- 2020 – 103,721 miles
- 2019 – 101,400 miles
- 2018 – 96,684 miles
- 2017 – 92,506 miles
- 2015 – 86,650 miles
- 2014 – 81,284 miles
- 2013 – 75,180 miles
- 2012 – 66,053 miles
- 2011 – 57,100 miles
- 2010 – 46,892 miles
- 2009 – 39,400 miles
- 2008 – 34,447 miles
- 2007 – 27,510 miles
- 2006 – 22,465 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFuel leak back pipe dampRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
32 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,193 miles2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 111,193 miles
- Test number
- 758393357903
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel leak back pipe damp
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail111,193 miles (+3,253)8 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,193 miles
- Test number
- 425999153793
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Excess black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel leak back pipe damp
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass107,940 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 107,940 miles
- Test number
- 398264701598
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail107,936 miles (+4,168)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,936 miles
- Test number
- 532242635143
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass103,768 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 103,768 miles
- Test number
- 535729515534
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryInjector 3 damp
Fail103,767 miles (-82,657)10 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,767 miles
- Test number
- 817352739571
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryInjector 3 damp
Pass186,424 miles (+4)3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 186,424 miles
- Test number
- 132980345900
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail186,420 miles (+82,699)1 dangerous4 major4 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,420 miles
- Test number
- 742748830014
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass103,721 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 103,721 miles
- Test number
- 409888345405
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fail103,721 miles (+2,321)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,721 miles
- Test number
- 589970643294
- Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass101,400 miles (+1,881)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 101,400 miles
- Test number
- 586590587939
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s scored and o/s lower screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded / holed
Pass99,519 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 99,519 miles
- Test number
- 545381893671
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail99,519 miles (+2,835)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,519 miles
- Test number
- 730814114054
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat both headlights not adjusting (4.1.5 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass96,684 miles (+4,178)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 96,684 miles
- Test number
- 596406145783
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge / low at 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryLight scoring on windscreen
Pass92,506 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 92,506 miles
- Test number
- 209235852260
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber slightly worn and has small split
Fail92,506 miles (+5,856)2 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,506 miles
- Test number
- 324013828551
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber slightly worn and has small split
Pass86,650 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 86,650 miles
- Test number
- 646352336558
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySlight scoring windscreen
Fail86,650 miles (+5,366)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,650 miles
- Test number
- 302802772612
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySlight scoring windscreen
Pass81,284 miles (+98)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 81,284 miles
- Test number
- 508207064239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,186 miles (+6,006)5 failures2 repaired2 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,186 miles
- Test number
- 986069554208
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBrake pedal anti slip slight wear
- NoteItem(s) removed from drivers view prior to test
- NoteMiddle exhaust box deteriorated
- NoteRear exhaust bracket cable tied
- NoteSlight play in steering
- NoteWindscreen marked
Pass75,180 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 75,180 miles
- Test number
- 778030263235
- NoteOsf nsf tyres low
- NoteOsf tyre bald on inner edge
Fail75,180 miles (+9,127)2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,180 miles
- Test number
- 906380963257
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteOsf nsf tyres low
- NoteOsf tyre bald on inner edge
Pass66,053 miles (+8,953)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 66,053 miles
- Test number
- 185362242270
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteO/s/r tyre has a split in the tread not showing ply or cord
Pass57,100 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 57,100 miles
- Test number
- 369182641226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,100 miles (+10,208)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,100 miles
- Test number
- 419362141263
- Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass46,892 miles (+7,492)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 46,892 miles
- Test number
- 881056330219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,400 miles (+4,953)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 39,400 miles
- Test number
- 703084129219
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,447 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 34,447 miles
- Test number
- 720739918284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,447 miles (+6,937)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,447 miles
- Test number
- 842709918293
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass27,510 miles (+5,045)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 27,510 miles
- Test number
- 914385327279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,465 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 22,465 miles
- Test number
- 850384336242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,465 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,465 miles
- Test number
- 754214636242
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Questions about LX53 ZGY
- Does LX53 ZGY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX53 ZGY expired on 14 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX53 ZGY?
- The MOT on LX53 ZGY expired on 14 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX53 ZGY done?
- LX53 ZGY was recorded at 111,193 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2024, an average of 4,866 miles a year.
- Has LX53 ZGY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX53 ZGY has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on LX53 ZGY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Nov 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LX53 ZGY find?
- LX53 ZGY passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2024 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside obligatory mirror slightly loose; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 7 more.
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