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Ford Transit

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 2,402 cc

LD53 SZVMOT history

LD53 SZV is a red diesel Ford Transit first used on 25 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 106,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

LD53 SZV red Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
106,369 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,648 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 SZV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 SZV was last recorded at 106,369 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,364 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,648 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,369 miles
  • 2024 – 104,815 miles
  • 2023 – 102,255 miles
  • 2022 – 99,198 miles
  • 2020 – 95,822 miles
  • 2018 – 92,846 miles
  • 2017 – 88,472 miles
  • 2016 – 86,566 miles
  • 2015 – 83,187 miles
  • 2014 – 79,167 miles
  • 2013 – 74,020 miles
  • 2012 – 70,578 miles
  • 2011 – 66,190 miles
  • 2010 – 63,680 miles
  • 2009 – 59,456 miles
  • 2008 – 52,381 miles
  • 2007 – 45,886 miles
  • 2006 – 36,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,369 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear diff leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Repaired area heavily undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Sump

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,369 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    106,369 miles
    Test number
    896842525999
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leak

  2. Fail106,364 miles (+1,549)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,364 miles
    Test number
    375388100946
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering arm modification unsafe play in track arm (2.1.3 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leak

  3. Pass104,815 miles (+5)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    104,815 miles
    Test number
    855589174411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Repaired area heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Repaired area heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail104,810 miles (+2,555)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,810 miles
    Test number
    497404527226
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass102,255 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    102,255 miles
    Test number
    978611559467
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Repaired area heavily undersealed

  6. Fail102,246 miles (+3,048)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,246 miles
    Test number
    353879144604
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass99,198 miles (+3,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    99,198 miles
    Test number
    644082038461
    • AdvisoryUnder body light corrosion

  8. Pass95,822 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    95,822 miles
    Test number
    270445005520
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail95,798 miles (+2,952)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,798 miles
    Test number
    374346106633
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCooling fan , bearing U/S

  10. Pass92,846 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,846 miles
    Test number
    506373843810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail92,841 miles (+4,369)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,841 miles
    Test number
    586808427318
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass88,472 miles (+1,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    88,472 miles
    Test number
    362334486667
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass86,566 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    86,566 miles
    Test number
    434714701784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail86,537 miles (+3,350)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,537 miles
    Test number
    576669786062
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass83,187 miles (+4,020)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    83,187 miles
    Test number
    855676257432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,167 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    79,167 miles
    Test number
    959336674204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,160 miles (+5,140)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,160 miles
    Test number
    327555364400
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass74,020 miles (+3,442)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    74,020 miles
    Test number
    689261763257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,578 miles (+4,388)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    70,578 miles
    Test number
    579311762261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,190 miles (+2,510)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,190 miles
    Test number
    108065761242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,680 miles (+4,224)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    63,680 miles
    Test number
    424663670208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,456 miles (+7,075)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    59,456 miles
    Test number
    164205269229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,381 miles (+6,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    52,381 miles
    Test number
    420498048256
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass45,886 miles (+9,045)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    45,886 miles
    Test number
    763372247230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,841 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    36,841 miles
    Test number
    792029666290
    • NoteCenter seat belt will not work correctly

Questions about LD53 SZV

Does LD53 SZV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 SZV expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 SZV?
The MOT on LD53 SZV expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 SZV done?
LD53 SZV was recorded at 106,369 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 3,648 miles a year.
Has LD53 SZV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 SZV has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 SZV 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 SZV find?
LD53 SZV passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear diff leak.

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