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2003 FORD TRANSIT
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- Registration FD53TCJ
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model TRANSIT
- Year 2003
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2402cc
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- Expired 21 Apr 2021
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 265,312 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 265,311 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock mounting point (chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer step and inner under vehicle/sill (chalked) (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear shackle bush mounting point (chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step c(chalked) (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
8 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 265,274 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2019 5 Jun 202630 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 265,266 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mntg (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
9 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 264,789 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner step to sill (2.4.A.3)
- Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush OS and NS rearmost bushes (2.5.A.1c)
3 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 264,787 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSR outer sill, OSR Rear shackle point, NSR Arch to floor, NS Outer Sill Complete, NSR Inner Sill x 3 (2.4.A.3)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely and service brake (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp earth fault (1.2.1f)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
- Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner step to sill (2.4.A.3)
- Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush OS and NS rearmost bushes (2.5.A.1c)
14 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 261,731 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2017 5 Jun 202610 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 261,730 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bay (2.4.A.3)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
30 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 254,171 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2016 5 Jun 202628 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 254,169 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
26 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 248,951 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2015 5 Jun 202630 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 241,688 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2014 5 Jun 202629 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 241,687 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
18 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 236,994 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2013 5 Jun 202615 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 236,993 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 222,829 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2012 5 Jun 20263 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 222,828 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
9 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 210,743 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
5 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 210,743 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
9 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 196,004 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 148,940 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2009 5 Jun 202611 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 102,891 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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FD53TCJ was registered on 2003-12-16
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