# LD53HTZ — FORD TRANSIT CONNECT MOT History & Vehicle Check LD53HTZ is a White FORD TRANSIT CONNECT, Diesel (1753cc), first registered 2003-09-12. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for LD53HTZ — 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 | LD53HTZ | | Make | FORD | | Model | TRANSIT CONNECT | | Colour | White | | Fuel type | Diesel | | Engine size | 1753cc | | First registered | 2003-09-12 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2024-07-24 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 22 - Passes: 16 - Fails: 6 - Pass rate: 72.73% - Total defects recorded: 82 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2023-07-25 12:59:50 | PASSED | 153,447 MI | 2024-07-24 00:00:00 | | 2022-06-09 13:29:15 | PASSED | 149,189 MI | 2023-06-29 00:00:00 | | 2022-06-08 13:39:45 | FAILED | 149,185 MI | — | | 2021-06-30 13:06:45 | PASSED | 146,232 MI | 2022-06-29 00:00:00 | | 2021-06-24 13:34:45 | FAILED | 146,229 MI | — | | 2018-03-10 11:15:39 | PASSED | 141,736 MI | 2019-03-11 00:00:00 | | 2017-03-10 09:47:08 | PASSED | 133,170 MI | 2018-03-11 00:00:00 | | 2016-03-11 10:32:18 | PASSED | 128,890 MI | 2017-03-11 00:00:00 | | 2016-03-03 09:38:37 | FAILED | 128,727 MI | — | | 2015-03-02 16:19:34 | PASSED | 121,464 MI | 2016-03-11 00:00:00 | | 2015-02-25 11:37:19 | FAILED | 121,461 MI | — | | 2014-03-08 11:53:47 | PASSED | 111,481 MI | 2015-03-11 00:00:00 | | 2014-03-03 10:16:53 | FAILED | 111,481 MI | — | | 2013-03-12 16:33:34 | PASSED | 92,957 MI | 2014-03-11 00:00:00 | | 2013-03-11 14:03:22 | FAILED | 92,936 MI | — | | 2012-03-09 15:55:03 | PASSED | 81,668 MI | 2013-03-10 00:00:00 | | 2011-03-11 12:19:40 | PASSED | 74,603 MI | 2012-03-10 00:00:00 | | 2010-03-03 10:28:14 | PASSED | 66,802 MI | 2011-03-03 00:00:00 | | 2009-03-04 14:04:42 | PASSED | 59,673 MI | 2010-03-03 00:00:00 | | 2008-07-17 12:43:21 | PASSED | 55,553 MI | 2009-07-16 00:00:00 | | 2007-08-29 12:14:30 | PASSED | 49,147 MI | 2008-09-12 00:00:00 | | 2006-08-23 15:16:48 | PASSED | 40,003 MI | 2007-09-12 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2023-07-25 12:59:50 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c)) - MINOR: Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) - MINOR: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) - MINOR: Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)) **2022-06-09 13:29:15 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) - ADVISORY: both headlights misty but still have pattern close to limit - ADVISORY: Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b)) - ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c)) - ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - MINOR: Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose clip inner (6.1.7 (g) (i)) **2022-06-08 13:39:45 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) - ADVISORY: both headlights misty but still have pattern close to limit - ADVISORY: Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b)) - ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c)) - ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play soft brake pedal as a result (5.1.3 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) - MAJOR: Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) - MAJOR: Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration heavy black smoke emissions abandoned (8.2.1.2 (g)) - MAJOR: Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) - MINOR: Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose clip inner (6.1.7 (g) (i)) **2021-06-24 13:34:45 (FAILED)** - DANGEROUS: Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) - DANGEROUS: Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) **2018-03-10 11:15:39 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1) **2017-03-10 09:47:08 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) - ADVISORY: Rear nearside + offside rear slight play - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint nearside + offside (2.4.G.2) **2016-03-11 10:32:18 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: oil and water leak - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) **2016-03-03 09:38:37 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: oil and water leak - FAIL: Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) - FAIL: Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) **2015-02-25 11:37:19 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) - FAIL: Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) - FAIL: Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) - FAIL: Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) - FAIL: Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) **2014-03-08 11:53:47 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2014-03-03 10:16:53 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) - FAIL: Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) - FAIL: Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) - FAIL: Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) **2013-03-12 16:33:34 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) - ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) - ADVISORY: Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b) - USER ENTERED: front number plate damaged - USER ENTERED: Oil leak **2013-03-11 14:03:22 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b) - ADVISORY: Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) - ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) - ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - FAIL: Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) - FAIL: Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) - FAIL: Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) - USER ENTERED: Oil leak - USER ENTERED: front number plate damaged **2012-03-09 15:55:03 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - USER ENTERED: Non obligatory mirror damaged **2011-03-11 12:19:40 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - USER ENTERED: Non obligatory mirror damaged ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for LD53HTZ is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/LD53HTZ. 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. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.