Ford Transit Connect
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc
LX53 ZLOMOT history
LX53 ZLO is a silver diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 198,126 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 198,126 mi
- At MOT on 1 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,323 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX53 ZLO
- 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
- 30 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX53 ZLO was last recorded at 198,126 miles on 1 Mar 2025, 2,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 195,580 miles · 3 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,546 miles
- Average per year
- 8,323 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 198,126 miles
- 2022 – 195,580 miles
- 2021 – 191,591 miles
- 2020 – 189,311 miles
- 2019 – 184,191 miles
- 2018 – 178,265 miles
- 2017 – 173,617 miles
- 2016 – 164,782 miles
- 2015 – 155,610 miles
- 2014 – 146,830 miles
- 2013 – 134,991 miles
- 2012 – 123,398 miles
- 2011 – 109,867 miles
- 2010 – 95,931 miles
- 2009 – 81,882 miles
- 2008 – 67,728 miles
- 2007 – 55,420 miles
- 2006 – 44,502 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass198,126 miles
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre 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
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
23 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass198,126 miles (+2,546)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 198,126 miles
- Test number
- 920937944001
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass195,580 miles (+3,989)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2023
- Odometer
- 195,580 miles
- Test number
- 105699842826
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass191,591 miles (+215)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 191,591 miles
- Test number
- 621508134967
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail191,376 miles (+2,065)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,376 miles
- Test number
- 728555981877
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 195/65/15 uniroyal t xl 3 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass189,311 miles (+5,120)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2021
- Odometer
- 189,311 miles
- Test number
- 911194041714
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass184,191 miles (+141)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 184,191 miles
- Test number
- 465318586219
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (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))
Fail184,050 miles (+5,785)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,050 miles
- Test number
- 642196782092
- MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Suspect why service brake readings are low (1.1.17 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 75KGF expect to see around double from same vehicle (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 66KGF expect to see in excess of double from same vehicle (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (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))
Pass178,265 miles (+4,648)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 178,265 miles
- Test number
- 656184834959
- MinorCentral Windscreen 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass173,617 miles (+2,890)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 173,617 miles
- Test number
- 543704624960
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,727 miles (+5,945)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 170,727 miles
- Test number
- 964526237666
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass164,782 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 164,782 miles
- Test number
- 409147937899
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail164,782 miles (+9,172)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,782 miles
- Test number
- 417348134906
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass155,610 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 155,610 miles
- Test number
- 967206773199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,610 miles (+8,780)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,610 miles
- Test number
- 542667833639
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass146,830 miles (+11,839)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 146,830 miles
- Test number
- 836794374285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,991 miles (+11,593)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 134,991 miles
- Test number
- 447103573226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,398 miles (+13,531)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 123,398 miles
- Test number
- 388277772272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,867 miles (+13,936)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 109,867 miles
- Test number
- 257064171285
- NoteN/s/f brake pipe clip broken,
Pass95,931 miles (+14,049)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 95,931 miles
- Test number
- 813675970295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,882 miles (+14,154)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 81,882 miles
- Test number
- 870034779261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,728 miles (+12,308)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 67,728 miles
- Test number
- 154547368298
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
- NoteO/s front inner cv gaiter lealing grease
Pass55,420 miles (+10,918)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 55,420 miles
- Test number
- 594198167259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,502 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 44,502 miles
- Test number
- 851288156242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX53 ZLO
- Does LX53 ZLO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX53 ZLO expired on 28 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX53 ZLO?
- The MOT on LX53 ZLO expired on 28 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX53 ZLO done?
- LX53 ZLO was recorded at 198,126 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2025, an average of 8,323 miles a year.
- Has LX53 ZLO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX53 ZLO has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2021.
- Has the mileage on LX53 ZLO 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 ZLO find?
- LX53 ZLO passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective; brake disc worn, but not excessively; brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.
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