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MA53TOU
2003 FORD TRANSIT
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1998cc
General Information
- Registration MA53TOU
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model TRANSIT
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1998cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
18
Passes
10
Failures
64.29%
Pass Rate
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97 Total Defects Recorded
23 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 204,360 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bump stop mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))
21 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 204,353 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant leak to rear heater (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of side step (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bump stop mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))
17 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 200,398 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bump stop mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Rear mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 200,396 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bump stop mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Rear mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 195,510 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch/outrigger(rear) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Above axle (bump stop) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
17 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 195,510 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Partially obscured by light bar (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch/outrigger(rear) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Above axle (bump stop) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
25 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 190,560 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside and nearside front to rear chassis has surface corrosion
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
14 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 190,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside and nearside front to rear chassis has surface corrosion
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
21 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 180,512 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2020 22 Jun 202611 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 180,508 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
29 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 127,618 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- under body corroded
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 127,615 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- under body corroded
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
2 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 121,524 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- undersealed
29 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 113,288 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2017 22 Jun 20262 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 103,686 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2016 22 Jun 202613 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,616 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2015 22 Jun 202631 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 89,233 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 89,233 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,112 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
23 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 82,112 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,467 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2012 22 Jun 202613 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 74,467 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,278 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2011 22 Jun 20267 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,728 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2010 22 Jun 20267 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 51,728 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,728 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,692 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2008 22 Jun 202619 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 15,108 MI
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MA53TOU was registered on 2003-09-25
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