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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,998 cc

LD53 SWVMOT history

LD53 SWV is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 15 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 110,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

LD53 SWV white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
110,228 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
719 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 SWV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 SWV was last recorded at 110,228 miles on 28 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jul 2026: 110,227 miles, lower than 155,129 miles on 12 Feb 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
155,129 miles · 12 Feb 2018
Average per year
719 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,228 miles
  • 2018 – 155,129 miles
  • 2014 – 149,447 miles
  • 2013 – 142,702 miles
  • 2012 – 135,412 miles
  • 2011 – 129,680 miles
  • 2010 – 124,226 miles
  • 2009 – 118,746 miles
  • 2008 – 111,962 miles
  • 2007 – 105,405 miles
  • 2006 – 95,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,228 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass110,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    110,228 miles
    Test number
    436694734691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail110,227 miles1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,227 miles
    Test number
    853090154946
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. PassMileage not read1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    516468058429
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryVehicle is wax oiled front to back
  4. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    900554061262
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. PassMileage not read2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    894080534883
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting repair covered in underseal Heavy usage of under seal under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. PassMileage not read1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    710203977127
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy use of underseal under vehicle could not fully assess. Have advised presenter.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Slight corrosion to wheel arch.
    • AdvisoryOdometer unreadable.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  7. Pass155,129 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    155,129 miles
    Test number
    442830450486
    • AdvisoryUnderseal applied under vehicle could not fully assess advised presenter
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  8. Fail155,129 miles (+5,682)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,129 miles
    Test number
    215044306096
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryUnderseal applied under vehicle could not fully assess advised presenter
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  9. Pass149,447 miles (+6,745)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    149,447 miles
    Test number
    386726764252
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing inside edge
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroding
  10. Pass142,702 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    142,702 miles
    Test number
    205519063269
    • NoteRear box outer skin corroded
  11. Fail142,702 miles (+7,290)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,702 miles
    Test number
    879278463257
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear box outer skin corroded
  12. Pass135,412 miles (+5,732)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    135,412 miles
    Test number
    748021372262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOffside outer sill and lower "B" pillar corroding
  13. Pass129,680 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    129,680 miles
    Test number
    395298651440
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Fail129,680 miles (+5,454)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,680 miles
    Test number
    326708651406
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteLong travel in park brake lever
  15. Pass124,226 miles (+5,480)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    124,226 miles
    Test number
    882517380277
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNear side outer sill at rear corroded
    • NotePark brake has long travel
  16. Pass118,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    118,746 miles
    Test number
    690771689254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail118,746 miles (+6,784)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,746 miles
    Test number
    731900089238
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass111,962 miles (+6,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    111,962 miles
    Test number
    583109588225
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  19. Pass105,405 miles (+9,407)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    105,405 miles
    Test number
    444473287218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass95,998 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    95,998 miles
    Test number
    651424786238
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate

Questions about LD53 SWV

Does LD53 SWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 SWV is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 SWV?
The MOT on LD53 SWV is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 SWV done?
LD53 SWV was recorded at 110,228 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 719 miles a year.
Has LD53 SWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 SWV has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 SWV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jul 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 SWV find?
LD53 SWV passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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