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ML53YLB
2003 FORD TRANSIT
Colour: White
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2402cc
General Information
- Registration ML53YLB
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model TRANSIT
- Year 2003
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2402cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
14
Passes
11
Failures
56%
Pass Rate
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153 Total Defects Recorded
25 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 173,892 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 173,892 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
6 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 169,420 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive close to suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 169,384 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive close to suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 162,242 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear wheel [but not effecting brake performance] (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
18 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 162,242 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear wheel [but not effecting brake performance] (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
30 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 154,221 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anchor mount (2.4.A.3)
- Oil leak ()
30 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 154,221 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anchor mount (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
26 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 149,656 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Play in propshaft centre bearing Excessive Play ()
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded On Axle (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)
25 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 149,656 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings In Front Of Spring Mounting (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Play in propshaft centre bearing Excessive Play ()
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded On Axle (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
9 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 142,455 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 142,455 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 138,212 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
3 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 138,212 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
16 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 127,648 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
16 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 127,648 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
13 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 119,155 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 119,155 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 109,473 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 101,353 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2011 19 Jun 20262 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 94,677 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2010 19 Jun 20262 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 94,677 MI
19 Jun 20262 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 86,012 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2009 19 Jun 202629 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 73,577 MI
19 Jun 202629 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 73,577 MI
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ML53YLB was registered on 2003-10-15
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