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Ford Transit

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,402 cc

LB53 WLNMOT history

LB53 WLN is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 9 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 116,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2025
Mileage
116,524 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 WLN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 WLN was last recorded at 116,524 miles on 23 Feb 2023, 4,145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,379 miles · 26 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
4,145 miles
Average per year
6,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 116,524 miles
  • 2022 – 112,379 miles
  • 2018 – 107,631 miles
  • 2017 – 104,041 miles
  • 2016 – 94,299 miles
  • 2015 – 81,916 miles
  • 2014 – 74,846 miles
  • 2013 – 68,027 miles
  • 2012 – 59,968 miles
  • 2011 – 51,250 miles
  • 2010 – 43,466 miles
  • 2009 – 35,330 miles
  • 2008 – 23,705 miles
  • 2006 – 16,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryEmission limit display damage

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    482662445801
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEmission limit display damage

  2. Pass116,524 miles (+4,145)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    116,524 miles
    Test number
    438448504394
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass112,379 miles (+2)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    112,379 miles
    Test number
    471406077268
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail112,377 miles1 dangerous2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,377 miles
    Test number
    317918531538
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Under body (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. FailMileage not read1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    314596534736
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Wing mirror unit slightly damaged

  6. FailMileage not read1 dangerous7 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    431669112207
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front wishbone rear bushes are perished
    • AdvisoryO/s lower door mirror damaged

  7. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    604530028480
    • 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. FailMileage not read1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    154374107330
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/75/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  9. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    608087064861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass107,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    107,631 miles
    Test number
    831151764855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail107,631 miles (+3,590)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,631 miles
    Test number
    843934554966
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  12. Pass104,041 miles (+9,742)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    104,041 miles
    Test number
    847750654059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,299 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    94,299 miles
    Test number
    931440416321
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lense broken

  14. Fail94,298 miles (+12,382)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,298 miles
    Test number
    403567842445
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/75/r16 van (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lense broken

  15. Pass81,916 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    81,916 miles
    Test number
    782062947399
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail81,914 miles (+7,068)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,914 miles
    Test number
    199743074640
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass74,846 miles (+6,819)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    74,846 miles
    Test number
    578129124333
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyre have worn inner edge

  18. Pass68,027 miles (+8,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    68,027 miles
    Test number
    247521633368
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass59,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    59,968 miles
    Test number
    456386842330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,966 miles (+8,716)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,966 miles
    Test number
    516306942312
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass51,250 miles (+7,784)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    51,250 miles
    Test number
    895451521392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    43,466 miles
    Test number
    541907840323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,466 miles (+8,136)4 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,466 miles
    Test number
    274583040391
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  24. Pass35,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    35,330 miles
    Test number
    443798949357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail35,329 miles (+6,535)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,329 miles
    Test number
    461038749415
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass28,794 miles (+5,089)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    28,794 miles
    Test number
    164882829468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,705 miles (+7,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    23,705 miles
    Test number
    191518308042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass16,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    16,273 miles
    Test number
    990945946331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 WLN

Does LB53 WLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 WLN expired on 27 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 WLN?
The MOT on LB53 WLN expired on 27 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 WLN done?
LB53 WLN was recorded at 116,524 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2023, an average of 6,187 miles a year.
Has LB53 WLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 WLN has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 WLN 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 WLN find?
LB53 WLN passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2024 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side, and 9 more.

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