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Ford Transit

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,998 cc

LB53 KLZMOT history

LB53 KLZ is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 19 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 164,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2025
Mileage
164,114 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2024
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 KLZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 KLZ was last recorded at 164,114 miles on 18 Jul 2024, 2,861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,253 miles · 12 May 2023
Between the last two tests
2,861 miles
Average per year
6,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 164,114 miles
  • 2023 – 161,253 miles
  • 2022 – 157,773 miles
  • 2021 – 155,409 miles
  • 2019 – 153,949 miles
  • 2018 – 151,571 miles
  • 2017 – 148,060 miles
  • 2016 – 143,049 miles
  • 2014 – 136,796 miles
  • 2012 – 130,367 miles
  • 2011 – 122,312 miles
  • 2010 – 112,354 miles
  • 2009 – 96,549 miles
  • 2008 – 75,773 miles
  • 2007 – 45,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,114 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder Body and Outer Body corroding, heavy in places

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,114 miles (+2,861)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    164,114 miles
    Test number
    192941937225
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder Body and Outer Body corroding, heavy in places

  2. Pass161,253 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    161,253 miles
    Test number
    760529577321
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail161,253 miles (+3,480)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,253 miles
    Test number
    498240289437
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged severely insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass157,773 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    157,773 miles
    Test number
    252388079244
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  5. Fail157,771 miles (+2,362)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,771 miles
    Test number
    518940262656
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake drum (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  6. Pass155,409 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    155,409 miles
    Test number
    321892676174
    • AdvisoryExtensive welding repairs has been carried out to vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail155,409 miles (+1,460)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,409 miles
    Test number
    166103833045
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExtensive welding repairs has been carried out to vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass153,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    153,949 miles
    Test number
    436636700210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail153,949 miles (+2,378)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,949 miles
    Test number
    276532897807
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis member above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis member above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass151,571 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    151,571 miles
    Test number
    762312588190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail151,571 miles (+3,511)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,571 miles
    Test number
    552602065689
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass148,060 miles (+5,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    148,060 miles
    Test number
    957655120347
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

  13. Pass143,049 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    143,049 miles
    Test number
    971272985804
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  14. Fail143,049 miles (+6,253)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,049 miles
    Test number
    919549927878
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  15. Pass136,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    136,796 miles
    Test number
    108445824064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail136,796 miles (+6,429)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,796 miles
    Test number
    709585724085
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass130,367 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    130,367 miles
    Test number
    476096422389
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front inner wishbone bushes splitting
    • NoteCentre exhaust box outer skin breaking up
    • NoteCorrosion patches to n/s sill
    • NoteImpact damage to rear bumper

  18. Fail130,367 miles (+8,055)1 repaired3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,367 miles
    Test number
    849256722355
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front inner wishbone bushes splitting
    • NoteCentre exhaust box outer skin breaking up
    • NoteCorrosion patches to n/s sill
    • NoteImpact damage to rear bumper

  19. Pass122,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    122,312 miles
    Test number
    479140531332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail122,312 miles (+9,958)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,312 miles
    Test number
    587770631341
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass112,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    112,354 miles
    Test number
    281926310325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail112,354 miles (+15,805)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,354 miles
    Test number
    541276110339
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass96,549 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    96,549 miles
    Test number
    441607119410
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail96,548 miles (+20,775)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,548 miles
    Test number
    381086319300
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass75,773 miles (+17,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    75,773 miles
    Test number
    540664628353
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass58,365 miles (+12,933)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    58,365 miles
    Test number
    364241018027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    45,432 miles
    Test number
    900435007002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 KLZ

Does LB53 KLZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 KLZ expired on 17 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 KLZ?
The MOT on LB53 KLZ expired on 17 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 KLZ done?
LB53 KLZ was recorded at 164,114 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2024, an average of 6,769 miles a year.
Has LB53 KLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 KLZ has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 KLZ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 KLZ find?
LB53 KLZ passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2024 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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