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FD53LCX
2003 FORD TRANSIT
Colour: White
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2402cc
General Information
- Registration FD53LCX
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model TRANSIT
- Year 2003
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2402cc
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- Expires 18 Jan 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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68 Total Defects Recorded
19 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 160,662 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill to step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 158,560 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2026 5 Jun 20268 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 158,105 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Repairs to under-body covered in undersill
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
30 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 158,102 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
21 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 158,054 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2023 5 Jun 202626 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 157,326 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner seal panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))
25 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 155,607 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Fresh underseal
16 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 145,541 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ACROSS REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
11 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 145,532 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ACROSS REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
18 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Brake pipe slightly corroded remainder of brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
13 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 3x brake pipes that go to abs unit engine compartment n/s as marked (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded remainder of brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
25 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 143,424 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
3 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 128,260 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 128,260 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
5 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 108,421 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2013 5 Jun 20265 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 108,421 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
7 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 89,168 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2012 5 Jun 20265 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 89,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
27 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,372 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2010 5 Jun 202622 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,714 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2009 5 Jun 202617 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,511 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2008 5 Jun 202623 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 38,037 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
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FD53LCX was registered on 2003-11-19
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