Ford Transit
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,998 cc
LD53 SVTMOT history
LD53 SVT is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 101,551 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 101,551 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,840 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 SVT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 26 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 SVT was last recorded at 101,551 miles on 12 Jan 2024, 26,018 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 75,533 miles · 28 Jan 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 26,018 miles
- Average per year
- 4,840 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 101,551 miles
- 2020 – 75,533 miles
- 2019 – 73,268 miles
- 2017 – 70,708 miles
- 2016 – 66,428 miles
- 2015 – 59,639 miles
- 2014 – 53,520 miles
- 2013 – 47,741 miles
- 2012 – 41,279 miles
- 2011 – 35,239 miles
- 2010 – 27,381 miles
- 2009 – 25,830 miles
- 2008 – 24,231 miles
- 2007 – 21,808 miles
- 2006 – 17,610 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- AdvisoryNearside Rear and o\s\front tyres are perishing
- AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
24 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 355171468642
- AdvisoryNearside Rear and o\s\front tyres are perishing
- AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))
PassMileage not read4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 354830259188
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))
FailMileage not read8 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 999798687783
- MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective will not open (3.1 (c))
- MajorDirection indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.4.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorPosition lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass101,551 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 101,551 miles
- Test number
- 370370270993
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 702862750393
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 105576094533
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 527980376379
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 131167584705
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass75,533 miles (+2,265)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 75,533 miles
- Test number
- 207257739503
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,268 miles (+2,560)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 73,268 miles
- Test number
- 854956399343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,708 miles (+4,280)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 70,708 miles
- Test number
- 374251645960
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass66,428 miles (+6,789)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 66,428 miles
- Test number
- 895534375188
- AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
Pass59,639 miles (+6,119)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 59,639 miles
- Test number
- 978531862146
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
Pass53,520 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 53,520 miles
- Test number
- 978065794212
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail53,496 miles (+5,755)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,496 miles
- Test number
- 986405694287
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass47,741 miles (+6,462)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 47,741 miles
- Test number
- 286327093260
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass41,279 miles (+6,040)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 41,279 miles
- Test number
- 416357102384
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
Pass35,239 miles (+7,858)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 35,239 miles
- Test number
- 469265921497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,381 miles (+69)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 27,381 miles
- Test number
- 123846620338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,312 miles (+1,482)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 27,312 miles
- Test number
- 622534410232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,830 miles (+1,599)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 25,830 miles
- Test number
- 510071879271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,231 miles (+2,423)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 24,231 miles
- Test number
- 231723068273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,808 miles (+4,198)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 21,808 miles
- Test number
- 674008467286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,610 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 17,610 miles
- Test number
- 650201556286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 SVT
- Does LD53 SVT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 SVT is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 SVT?
- The MOT on LD53 SVT is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD53 SVT done?
- LD53 SVT was recorded at 101,551 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2024, an average of 4,840 miles a year.
- Has LD53 SVT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 SVT has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LD53 SVT 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 LD53 SVT find?
- LD53 SVT passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear and o\s\front tyres are perishing; wheel bearing slightly noisy both front.
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