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2003 FORD TRANSIT
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- Registration FD53DVT
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model TRANSIT
- Year 2003
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2402cc
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- Expired 05 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 121,512 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing & turret (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower panels near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing & turret (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 2nd row ; not retracting (7.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill near spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower panels near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member at cable anchor (1.1.21 (e) (i)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Prevent further corrosion of underside structure & panels
16 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 119,778 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe into ABS pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF casing corroded through (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
24 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 117,987 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- lower underside body panels beginning to corrode
15 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 117,979 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush torn (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 holes cross member at cable anchor (3.1.9)
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions deflated ; hole in inner shoulder .Tread close to wear limit (4.1.D.1f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush torn (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at B post (5.2.6)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill & inner sill near anchor (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured at anchor eye (2.4.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- lower underside body panels beginning to corrode
17 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 114,208 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
15 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 114,206 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Braking system leaking pipe to flexi hose (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear part missing . Front part broken off (7.1.2)
- passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Side loading door (6.2.B.1c)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
31 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 108,492 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear section (3.6.B.2c)
- propshaft rear universal joint worn
- propshaft centre bearing worn
- Offside steering rack joint worn
- Offside Rear Inner nail in tyre
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front tyre soft 30 psi
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear tyre soft 10 psi
- Nearside Rear corner bumper missing
- Nearside Rear Outer nail in tyre
30 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 108,490 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.B.1c)
- Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- propshaft centre bearing worn
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear section (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Outer nail in tyre
- Nearside Rear corner bumper missing
- Nearside Rear tyre soft 10 psi
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front tyre soft 30 psi
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Inner nail in tyre
- Offside steering rack joint worn
- Rev counter inoperative
- propshaft rear universal joint worn
15 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 105,159 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 105,157 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 102,292 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
5 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 102,290 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 99,752 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
14 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,387 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2009 5 Jun 202613 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 44,375 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- o/s/rear inner tyre flat Dangerous
- seat belt rubber top missing Dangerous
- passenger step cracked and insecure possable trip hazzed Dangerous
- floor rail insecure center floor Dangerous
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by a positive means (6.7.2a)
4 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,979 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2008 5 Jun 202626 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,709 MI
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FD53DVT was registered on 2003-11-14
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