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LS53TZE
2003 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
Colour: White
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1753cc
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- Registration LS53TZE
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year 2003
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1753cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
12
Passes
9
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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151 Total Defects Recorded
27 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 247,596 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Sidelights come on when brake pressed (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Service brake lagging in operation Application uneven (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength D bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Main mirror missing (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front panel and radiator support damaged
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Both registration plate lights dull
- Bonnet release faulty
- Battery warning lamp on
- Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear pipes - by fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
21 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 240,262 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- oil leak
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
12 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 240,262 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill - fixed shackle (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill - fixed shackle (2.4.A.3)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill - fixed shackle (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
10 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 231,432 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- oil leak
7 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 231,420 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) Dangerous
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer sill (5.2.6)
- Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis - roll bar mounts (2.4.A.3)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill - fixed shackle (2.4.A.3)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer sill - fixed shackle (2.4.A.3)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside inner sill - fixed shackle (2.4.A.3)
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill (5.2.6)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- wire loop hanging down in engine bay
- oil leak
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis - sub frame (2.4.A.3)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear side panels - swing shackles (2.4.A.3)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear back panels - swing shackles (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
8 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 226,519 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front. (2.7.3)
- Front front windscreen has light wiper blade scratch.
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 226,499 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner steering rack ball end worn. (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not checked, (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour has faded bulb. (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working high level stop lamp inop, (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working both lamps not working. (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front. (2.7.3)
- Front front windscreen has light wiper blade scratch.
8 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 220,599 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 220,599 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 212,033 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 212,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 198,053 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
5 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 198,053 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
6 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 175,148 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
6 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 175,148 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
10 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 155,382 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 134,991 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 116,988 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2009 6 Jun 20263 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 100,506 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 81,065 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2007 6 Jun 202629 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 81,065 MI
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LS53TZE was registered on 2003-12-11
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