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SW53DDL
2003 FORD TRANSIT
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2402cc
General Information
- Registration SW53DDL
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model TRANSIT
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2402cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
10
Passes
9
Failures
52.63%
Pass Rate
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78 Total Defects Recorded
14 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 190,617 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount/inner arch (2.4.A.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- engine oil level low
- Oil leak ()
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside/offside (3.6.B.2c)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
10 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 186,487 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2017 12 Jun 20265 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 186,487 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/75/16c (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
11 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 185,660 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 185,654 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 183,897 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
18 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 183,853 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
13 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 179,234 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
22 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 175,937 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
20 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 175,937 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
30 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 174,273 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
30 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 174,273 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
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.B.7)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
2 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 162,822 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
30 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 152,323 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2009 12 Jun 202628 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
21 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 141,559 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2009 12 Jun 202621 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 141,559 MI
12 Jun 202610 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 110,854 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2008 12 Jun 202610 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 110,849 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
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SW53DDL was registered on 2003-12-03
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