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ML53HSX
2003 FORD TRANSIT
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1998cc
General Information
- Registration ML53HSX
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model TRANSIT
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1998cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
10
Passes
10
Failures
50%
Pass Rate
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97 Total Defects Recorded
25 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 184,648 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)
- Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and step (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and step (6.1.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
22 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 174,801 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
21 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 174,801 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mountings (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 159,321 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 159,095 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 146,076 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
24 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 145,546 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
24 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 125,352 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2014 24 Jun 202623 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 125,352 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 102,197 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
25 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 102,191 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
28 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 78,369 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 78,369 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
31 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 63,705 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 63,705 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 47,973 MI
24 Jun 202631 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,973 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2010 24 Jun 202624 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,866 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2009 24 Jun 202621 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 18,100 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2008 24 Jun 202619 Jul 2007
Fail
Mileage: 18,100 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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ML53HSX was registered on 2003-10-16
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