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MA53TLX
2003 FORD TRANSIT
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1998cc
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- Registration MA53TLX
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model TRANSIT
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1998cc
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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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96 Total Defects Recorded
21 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 132,937 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mtg. (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Rear suspension mtg. (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Rear suspension mtg. (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Front suspension mtg. (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Front suspension mtg. (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mtg. (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 128,611 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel arch surface corrosion.
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel arch surface corrosion
14 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 128,611 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front leaf spring suspension mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear leaf spring suspension mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front leaf spring suspension mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel arch surface corrosion
- Offside Rear Rear wheel arch surface corrosion.
12 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 118,322 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2018 20 Jun 202631 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 117,975 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear spring hanger mounting. (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front rear suspension mounting. (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
24 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,341 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- can not check all items due to locations and covers and coverings etc
- Vehicle structure has slight damage all (6.1.A.1)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)
3 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 102,919 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
12 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 97,041 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 97,041 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
8 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,014 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
5 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 90,010 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 83,731 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2013 20 Jun 202625 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 83,725 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
4 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 75,131 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2012 20 Jun 202630 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 75,131 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
3 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 72,470 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2011 20 Jun 202631 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 72,465 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
5 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 70,491 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
5 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 70,419 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
12 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 57,151 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 407,010 MI
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MA53TLX was registered on 2003-09-26
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