# SP53HTJ — FORD TRANSIT MOT History & Vehicle Check SP53HTJ is a White FORD TRANSIT, Diesel (1998cc), first registered 2004-10-01. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for SP53HTJ — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | SP53HTJ | | Make | FORD | | Model | TRANSIT | | Colour | White | | Fuel type | Diesel | | Engine size | 1998cc | | First registered | 2004-10-01 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2018-11-15 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 21 - Passes: 12 - Fails: 9 - Pass rate: 57.14% - Total defects recorded: 108 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2018-10-30 11:36:57 | FAILED | 132,127 MI | — | | 2017-11-09 16:10:57 | PASSED | 130,177 MI | 2018-11-15 00:00:00 | | 2017-11-06 10:05:34 | FAILED | 130,176 MI | — | | 2016-11-03 14:04:47 | PASSED | 128,815 MI | 2017-11-15 00:00:00 | | 2016-11-01 13:59:21 | FAILED | 128,815 MI | — | | 2015-11-13 16:18:26 | PASSED | 127,545 MI | 2016-11-15 00:00:00 | | 2015-11-04 08:58:36 | FAILED | 127,545 MI | — | | 2014-11-04 15:42:49 | PASSED | 126,543 MI | 2015-11-15 00:00:00 | | 2014-11-04 07:58:07 | FAILED | 126,543 MI | — | | 2013-11-12 15:29:57 | PASSED | 124,810 MI | 2014-11-15 00:00:00 | | 2013-11-11 11:14:07 | FAILED | 124,808 MI | — | | 2012-11-16 10:30:11 | PASSED | 121,985 MI | 2013-11-15 00:00:00 | | 2011-10-18 16:07:04 | PASSED | 121,379 MI | 2012-10-29 00:00:00 | | 2011-10-15 11:21:38 | FAILED | 121,343 MI | — | | 2010-10-30 10:11:52 | PASSED | 119,152 MI | 2011-10-29 00:00:00 | | 2010-10-28 10:16:26 | FAILED | 119,124 MI | — | | 2009-10-17 10:57:36 | PASSED | 114,556 MI | 2010-10-17 00:00:00 | | 2009-10-13 15:56:44 | FAILED | 114,535 MI | — | | 2008-10-14 16:53:57 | PASSED | 100,818 MI | 2009-10-17 00:00:00 | | 2007-10-18 11:56:28 | PASSED | 85,040 MI | 2008-10-17 00:00:00 | | 2006-10-05 11:56:00 | PASSED | 66,834 MI | 2007-10-04 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2018-10-30 11:36:57 (FAILED)** - DANGEROUS: Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured eye (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) - ADVISORY: chassis corroded various - ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) - MAJOR: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) - MAJOR: Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to comp (1.1.11 (c)) - MAJOR: Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Central Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember cable ancourage (1.1.21 (e) (i)) - MAJOR: Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak above tank (8.4.1 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) - MAJOR: Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to comp (1.1.11 (c)) **2017-11-09 16:10:57 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside wiper torn - ADVISORY: under side corroded - ADVISORY: slight leak at steering rack - ADVISORY: fuel tank straps corroded - ADVISORY: Play in propshaft centre bearing both bearings () - ADVISORY: Oil leak at engine () - ADVISORY: Oil leak at diff () - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Offside Front tyre sidewall perrished - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c) **2017-11-06 10:05:34 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: under side corroded - ADVISORY: slight leak at steering rack - ADVISORY: fuel tank straps corroded - ADVISORY: Play in propshaft centre bearing both bearings () - ADVISORY: Oil leak at engine () - ADVISORY: Oil leak at diff () - ADVISORY: Offside Front tyre sidewall perrished - ADVISORY: Nearside wiper torn - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) - FAIL: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) - FAIL: Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1) - FAIL: Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b) **2016-11-01 13:59:21 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking at rack /possible rack (2.3.3b) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back pannel (2.4.A.3) - FAIL: Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) - FAIL: Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3) - FAIL: Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion bumper insecure (6.1.C.1) - FAIL: Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back pannel (2.4.A.3) - FAIL: Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) **2015-11-13 16:18:26 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: brake pedal rubber slight wear - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2) **2015-11-04 08:58:36 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: brake pedal rubber slight wear - FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) - FAIL: Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box split (7.1.2) - FAIL: Horn not working (1.6.2a) - FAIL: Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded pannel (2.4.A.3) - FAIL: Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3) - FAIL: Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded pannel (2.4.A.3) - FAIL: Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) - FAIL: Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b) **2014-11-04 15:42:49 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b) - USER ENTERED: Oil leak **2014-11-04 07:58:07 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b) - ADVISORY: Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) - FAIL: Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) - USER ENTERED: Oil leak **2013-11-12 15:29:57 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b) - USER ENTERED: p/s pipes rusty, exhaust rusty, tank straps rusty, back panel beside tow bar rusty **2013-11-11 11:14:07 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) - FAIL: Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) - USER ENTERED: p/s pipes rusty, exhaust rusty, tank straps rusty, back panel beside tow bar rusty **2012-11-16 10:30:11 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - USER ENTERED: exhaust main box corroded [peeling] ; not leaking ; **2011-10-18 16:07:04 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2011-10-15 11:21:38 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) - FAIL: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) **2010-10-30 10:11:52 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) **2010-10-28 10:16:26 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) - FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) - FAIL: Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) - FAIL: Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) **2009-10-13 15:56:44 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) **2007-10-18 11:56:28 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: brake pipes coated in grease **2006-10-05 11:56:00 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for SP53HTJ is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SP53HTJ. 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