Ford Transit Connect
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc
LX53 ZHNMOT history
LX53 ZHN is a blue diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 12 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 157,812 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 157,812 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,906 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX53 ZHN
- 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
- 12 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX53 ZHN was last recorded at 157,812 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 10,826 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 146,986 miles · 20 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,826 miles
- Average per year
- 5,906 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 157,812 miles
- 2025 – 146,986 miles
- 2024 – 146,882 miles
- 2023 – 142,131 miles
- 2022 – 133,136 miles
- 2021 – 130,249 miles
- 2020 – 125,975 miles
- 2019 – 123,214 miles
- 2018 – 119,856 miles
- 2017 – 116,350 miles
- 2016 – 110,865 miles
- 2015 – 104,871 miles
- 2014 – 99,973 miles
- 2013 – 95,404 miles
- 2012 – 88,139 miles
- 2011 – 80,920 miles
- 2010 – 74,508 miles
- 2009 – 71,039 miles
- 2008 – 63,492 miles
- 2006 – 42,516 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass157,812 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CRACK TO PASSENGER SIDE (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BIT CORRODED NEAR TAIL PIPE (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,812 miles (+10,826)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 157,812 miles
- Test number
- 916116507554
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CRACK TO PASSENGER SIDE (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BIT CORRODED NEAR TAIL PIPE (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass146,986 miles (+104)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 146,986 miles
- Test number
- 321105422440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,882 miles (+82)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 146,882 miles
- Test number
- 149673425489
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail146,800 miles (+4,669)1 dangerous6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,800 miles
- Test number
- 289478887131
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn almost to canvass on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier no battery clamp (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded including pipes that run along side the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired compensator jammed (1.1.17 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass142,131 miles (+8,995)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 142,131 miles
- Test number
- 604675891251
- 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))
Pass133,136 miles (+2,887)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 133,136 miles
- Test number
- 396381667221
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass130,249 miles (+4,274)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 130,249 miles
- Test number
- 436722267715
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass125,975 miles (+2,761)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 125,975 miles
- Test number
- 798789510189
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM COMPENSATER TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM COMPENSATER TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
Pass123,214 miles (+3,358)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 123,214 miles
- Test number
- 461384306926
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,856 miles (+3,506)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 119,856 miles
- Test number
- 280433171056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,350 miles (+5,485)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 116,350 miles
- Test number
- 630073605828
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,865 miles (+5,994)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 110,865 miles
- Test number
- 367971063462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,871 miles (+4,898)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 104,871 miles
- Test number
- 276631705298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,973 miles (+4,569)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 99,973 miles
- Test number
- 178538394123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,404 miles2 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,404 miles
- Test number
- 199383403251
- Repaired at testDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAtten rear brakes
- NoteBoth inner cv gaiters perishing
Pass95,404 miles (+7,265)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 95,404 miles
- Test number
- 848573703285
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAtten rear brakes
- NoteBoth inner cv gaiters perishing
Pass88,139 miles (+7,219)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 88,139 miles
- Test number
- 386066502206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,920 miles (+6,412)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 80,920 miles
- Test number
- 797642701245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,508 miles (+3,469)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 74,508 miles
- Test number
- 590841580110
- NoteRear number plate deteriorating
Pass71,039 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 71,039 miles
- Test number
- 473554589143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,037 miles (+7,545)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,037 miles
- Test number
- 312484589110
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,492 miles (+20,976)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 63,492 miles
- Test number
- 791867358015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,516 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 42,516 miles
- Test number
- 830125566206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX53 ZHN
- Does LX53 ZHN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 ZHN is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX53 ZHN?
- The MOT on LX53 ZHN is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX53 ZHN done?
- LX53 ZHN was recorded at 157,812 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 5,906 miles a year.
- Has LX53 ZHN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX53 ZHN has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on LX53 ZHN 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 ZHN find?
- LX53 ZHN passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack to passenger side; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bit corroded near tail pipe; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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