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CT53ROS
2003 FORD TRANSIT
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2402cc
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- Registration CT53ROS
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model TRANSIT
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2402cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
18
Passes
10
Failures
64.29%
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239 Total Defects Recorded
13 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 204,873 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front corrosion outside prescribed areas
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front corrosion outside prescribed areas
- Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
31 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 204,871 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front corrosion outside prescribed areas
- Nearside Front corrosion outside prescribed areas
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
12 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 201,323 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damage to tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- corrosion to front sills at rear
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front arch / inner wing corroded
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 201,323 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- corrosion to front sills at rear
- Offside Front arch / inner wing corroded
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damage to tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 198,042 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- slight corrosion to sills at rear
- Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front arch corroded
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
20 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 198,040 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front arch corroded
- slight corrosion to sills at rear
- Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front registration plate loose
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 192,904 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal ALL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
30 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 192,903 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
13 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 183,918 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2022 22 Jun 20265 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 178,538 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
25 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 132,539 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
24 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 132,531 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
18 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 125,316 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.2.6)
- Front Front wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3c)
23 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 118,071 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
15 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 118,062 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and lower inner wing (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
25 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 115,033 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2016 22 Jun 202617 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 114,955 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 111,663 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 108,696 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
10 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 108,688 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
26 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 102,912 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
19 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 102,912 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
9 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 94,825 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
11 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 70,759 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 70,742 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,879 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2010 22 Jun 20261 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,532 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,018 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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