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AX53LHF
2003 FORD TRANSIT
Colour: White
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2402cc
General Information
- Registration AX53LHF
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model TRANSIT
- Year 2003
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2402cc
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MOT History 34 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
34
Total Tests
19
Passes
15
Failures
55.88%
Pass Rate
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138 Total Defects Recorded
17 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 128,359 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2026 15 Jun 202618 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 128,288 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting also inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front door check strap broken
2 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 125,693 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2025 15 Jun 20261 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 125,693 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
11 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 124,325 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2024 15 Jun 202631 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 123,142 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2023 15 Jun 202623 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 123,046 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 121,891 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached repaired using fibreglass filler (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- Underside of vehicle is very corroded and covered with a thick wax oil
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported from master cylinder (1.1.11 (d) (i))
9 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 121,891 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached repaired using fibreglass filler (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- Underside of vehicle is very corroded and covered with a thick wax oil
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported from master cylinder (1.1.11 (d) (i))
20 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 121,857 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg close to rear shock absorber marked with yellow crayon (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg close to rear shock absorber marked with yellow crayon (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower door pillar to integral body structure under wheelarch marked with yellow crayon (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle marked with yellow crayon (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked with yellow crayon (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached repaired using fibreglass filler (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Underside of vehicle very corroded and covered with a thick wax oil
10 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 121,279 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside sill has various welding repairs
- underside of van is slightly corroded
- rear underside of van box sections are corroded, not prescribed area
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
8 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 121,274 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside sill has various welding repairs
- underside of van is slightly corroded
- rear underside of van box sections are corroded, not prescribed area
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
27 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 119,433 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
5 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 119,420 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 117,427 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- general underbody corrosion
11 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 117,426 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- general underbody corrosion
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 114,717 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- general underbody and suspension corrosion
- Offside Front drivers step corroded but not within a prescribed area
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 112,992 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
1 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 112,989 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
17 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 110,994 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
15 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 110,990 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 108,300 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
2 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 108,297 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
7 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 105,580 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 102,234 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
11 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 98,556 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2011 15 Jun 202610 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 95,468 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2010 15 Jun 20267 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 95,436 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
12 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 91,958 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2009 15 Jun 20262 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 91,952 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
10 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 69,525 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 69,525 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 51,232 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2007 15 Jun 202614 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 51,171 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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