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ML53YJR
2003 FORD TRANSIT
Colour: White
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2402cc
General Information
- Registration ML53YJR
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model TRANSIT
- Year 2003
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2402cc
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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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114 Total Defects Recorded
27 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 223,618 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 217,970 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
28 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 209,977 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
3 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 204,163 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
30 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 202,234 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
30 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 202,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 199,217 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
23 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 199,217 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 194,517 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- exhaust box delaminated
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 190,078 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2017 18 Jun 20266 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 190,078 MI
18 Jun 202611 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 186,468 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- both chassis legs have surface corrosion
- oil leak
- front to rear brake pipes poorly made
- battery light on dash
9 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 186,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both chassis legs have surface corrosion
- battery light on dash
- front to rear brake pipes poorly made
- oil leak
23 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 168,700 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 161,370 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 161,359 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
27 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 140,289 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 140,280 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 112,745 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2012 18 Jun 202622 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 112,733 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 94,521 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 78,425 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2010 18 Jun 202613 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 78,416 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
- Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 57,416 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 57,416 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 40,909 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2008 18 Jun 202624 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,043 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2007 18 Jun 202620 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 29,042 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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ML53YJR was registered on 2003-10-17
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