# LD53HTG — FORD TRANSIT CONNECT MOT History & Vehicle Check

LD53HTG is a White FORD TRANSIT CONNECT, Diesel (1753cc), first registered 2003-10-27. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for LD53HTG — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | LD53HTG |
| Make | FORD |
| Model | TRANSIT CONNECT |
| Colour | White |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1753cc |
| First registered | 2003-10-27 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2020-10-23 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 20
- Passes: 13
- Fails: 7
- Pass rate: 65%
- Total defects recorded: 70

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-24 10:14:02 | PASSED | 200,798 MI | 2020-10-23 00:00:00 |
| 2018-03-19 11:20:00 | PASSED | 199,015 MI | 2019-03-18 00:00:00 |
| 2017-03-14 12:08:43 | PASSED | 198,064 MI | 2018-03-13 00:00:00 |
| 2016-02-01 11:27:29 | PASSED | 196,655 MI | 2017-02-10 00:00:00 |
| 2015-02-03 11:14:06 | PASSED | 194,251 MI | 2016-02-10 00:00:00 |
| 2014-02-11 13:29:07 | PASSED | 189,001 MI | 2015-02-10 00:00:00 |
| 2013-09-21 11:06:52 | FAILED | 188,851 MI | — |
| 2012-09-04 13:29:49 | PASSED | 167,509 MI | 2013-09-22 00:00:00 |
| 2012-09-04 09:10:41 | FAILED | 167,509 MI | — |
| 2011-09-22 15:55:37 | PASSED | 139,798 MI | 2012-09-22 00:00:00 |
| 2011-09-21 16:23:45 | FAILED | 139,798 MI | — |
| 2010-09-21 14:02:51 | FAILED | 116,308 MI | — |
| 2010-09-21 14:02:51 | PASSED | 116,308 MI | 2011-09-22 00:00:00 |
| 2009-09-23 15:55:17 | PASSED | 94,010 MI | 2010-09-22 00:00:00 |
| 2009-09-23 14:09:39 | FAILED | 94,005 MI | — |
| 2008-09-23 09:13:14 | PASSED | 73,053 MI | 2009-09-22 00:00:00 |
| 2008-09-20 10:02:00 | FAILED | 73,048 MI | — |
| 2007-09-10 14:09:41 | PASSED | 56,151 MI | 2008-09-20 00:00:00 |
| 2007-09-06 17:54:30 | FAILED | 56,151 MI | — |
| 2006-09-21 13:25:25 | PASSED | 33,109 MI | 2007-09-20 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2014-02-11 13:29:07 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- ADVISORY: Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- USER ENTERED: rear brakes slight binding
- USER ENTERED: raditor mount corroded
- USER ENTERED: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

**2013-09-21 11:06:52 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FAIL: Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FAIL: Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FAIL: Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FAIL: Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FAIL: Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FAIL: Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FAIL: Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FAIL: Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Emissions not tested (7.0)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- USER ENTERED: radiatord monting brackets corroded / radiatord inscure

**2012-09-04 13:29:49 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: offside inner cv boot insecure
- USER ENTERED: nearside inner cv boot split

**2012-09-04 09:10:41 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FAIL: Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FAIL: Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FAIL: Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- FAIL: Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FAIL: Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FAIL: Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FAIL: Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- USER ENTERED: nearside inner cv boot split
- USER ENTERED: offside inner cv boot insecure
- USER ENTERED: Nail in offside rear tyre

**2011-09-21 16:23:45 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FAIL: Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

**2010-09-21 14:02:51 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- PRS: Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

**2010-09-21 14:02:51 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

**2009-09-23 14:09:39 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

**2008-09-23 09:13:14 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- USER ENTERED: engine oil leak

**2008-09-20 10:02:00 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- ADVISORY: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FAIL: Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FAIL: Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- USER ENTERED: engine oil leak

**2007-09-06 17:54:30 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- ADVISORY: rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- FAIL: Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FAIL: Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FAIL: Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- USER ENTERED: advanced imballance in rear service brakes

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for LD53HTG is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/LD53HTG. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
