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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,402 cc

LD53 SVWMOT history

LD53 SVW is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 25 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2021 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 142,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2023.

LD53 SVW white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Dec 2021
Mileage
142,680 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 SVW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD53 SVW was last recorded at 142,680 miles on 2 Mar 2023, 214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,466 miles · 3 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
214 miles
Average per year
3,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 142,680 miles
  • 2020 – 142,466 miles
  • 2019 – 141,916 miles
  • 2018 – 141,191 miles
  • 2017 – 139,744 miles
  • 2016 – 138,316 miles
  • 2015 – 138,069 miles
  • 2014 – 137,254 miles
  • 2013 – 133,122 miles
  • 2012 – 125,972 miles
  • 2011 – 119,636 miles
  • 2010 – 115,572 miles
  • 2009 – 110,681 miles
  • 2008 – 104,168 miles
  • 2007 – 96,121 miles
  • 2006 – 86,205 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail142,680 miles
  • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail142,680 miles (+214)2 dangerous5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,680 miles
    Test number
    396575779710
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass142,466 miles (+550)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    142,466 miles
    Test number
    142907169449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,916 miles (+33)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    141,916 miles
    Test number
    476480080652
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail141,883 miles (+692)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,883 miles
    Test number
    795546768582
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass141,191 miles (+19)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    141,191 miles
    Test number
    718098539073
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail141,172 miles (+1,428)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,172 miles
    Test number
    403200709874
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn marked yellow (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass139,744 miles (+1,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    139,744 miles
    Test number
    142784324113
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass138,316 miles (+247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    138,316 miles
    Test number
    725901044253
    • AdvisoryFront discs pitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass138,069 miles (+815)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    138,069 miles
    Test number
    728666265174
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth wiper blades clearing the windscreen,but starting to split on the ends
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner and outer tread surfaces
    • NoteOil leak on engine
    • NotePassenger side of front bumper loose

  10. Pass137,254 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    137,254 miles
    Test number
    999312554232
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteExhaust system rusty
    • NoteVarious dents on offside and nearside of body panels [ no sharp edges ]

  11. Fail137,254 miles (+4,132)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,254 miles
    Test number
    937521054288
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteExhaust system rusty
    • NoteVarious dents on offside and nearside of body panels [ no sharp edges ]

  12. Pass133,122 miles (+7,150)10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    133,122 miles
    Test number
    239664173201
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass125,972 miles (+6,336)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    125,972 miles
    Test number
    399587652439
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass119,636 miles (+4,064)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    119,636 miles
    Test number
    378683561281
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  15. Pass115,572 miles (+51)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    115,572 miles
    Test number
    602376060275
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  16. Fail115,521 miles (+4,840)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,521 miles
    Test number
    492315060279
    • DangerousNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  17. Pass110,681 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    110,681 miles
    Test number
    890390669275
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSome restriction to rear number plate with tail/lift

  18. Fail110,681 miles (+6,513)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,681 miles
    Test number
    822649159228
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSome restriction to rear number plate with tail/lift

  19. Pass104,168 miles (+8,047)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    104,168 miles
    Test number
    482318268255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass96,121 miles (+9,916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    96,121 miles
    Test number
    930433567277
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass86,205 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    86,205 miles
    Test number
    402455166274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail86,183 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,183 miles
    Test number
    143564866229
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about LD53 SVW

Does LD53 SVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 SVW expired on 2 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 SVW?
The MOT on LD53 SVW expired on 2 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 SVW done?
LD53 SVW was recorded at 142,680 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2023, an average of 3,436 miles a year.
Has LD53 SVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 SVW has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 SVW 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 SVW find?
LD53 SVW failed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 5 major defects and 8 advisories: brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear; stop lamp(s) all not working; brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears, and 12 more.

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