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2003 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
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- Registration LB53FXH
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year 2003
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1753cc
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- Expired 15 Jan 2025
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 179,975 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 179,795 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Leaf spring fractured front anchor fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 174,565 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 174,564 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Vehicle 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 Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 164,557 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
30 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 161,837 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake application slightly uneven
- Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
19 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 161,831 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
- Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
26 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 157,580 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2020 6 Jun 202626 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 157,580 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear foot brake performance is low
15 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 147,933 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 147,932 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Handbrake has little reserve travel
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
19 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 139,380 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
14 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 139,247 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
20 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 127,804 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
- Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
23 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 116,998 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- slight play steering rack inner joints
- both rear tyres perished and cracked
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 109,078 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2015 6 Jun 202623 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 109,074 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
25 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 107,963 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2014 6 Jun 20264 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 107,136 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2013 6 Jun 202610 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 105,728 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2012 6 Jun 202610 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 105,728 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
1 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 93,614 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2010 6 Jun 20261 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 93,614 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
8 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 73,739 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 73,739 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 57,484 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 46,275 MI
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LB53FXH was registered on 2003-12-09
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