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Ford Thunderbird

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,900 cc

LE53 LCVMOT history

LE53 LCV is a black petrol Ford Thunderbird first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 Apr 2024 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 57,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Apr 2024
Mileage
57,649 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2023
MOT tests
8
5 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,842 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 LCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Thunderbird
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE53 LCV was last recorded at 57,649 miles on 24 Apr 2023, 5,386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,263 miles · 29 Jan 2020
Between the last two tests
5,386 miles
Average per year
1,842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 57,649 miles
  • 2020 – 52,263 miles
  • 2019 – 52,236 miles
  • 2018 – 49,478 miles
  • 2016 – 45,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,649 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front and rear both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

8 tests since 26 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,649 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    57,649 miles
    Test number
    896688690734
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front and rear both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail57,649 miles2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,649 miles
    Test number
    210050435752
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front and rear both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    543722241406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,263 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,263 miles
    Test number
    851604369806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail52,236 miles (+2,758)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,236 miles
    Test number
    842357264427
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass49,478 miles (+3,789)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    49,478 miles
    Test number
    758537526774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,689 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    45,689 miles
    Test number
    548173263254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail45,689 miles13 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,689 miles
    Test number
    608326957837
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour nearside and offside (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureSide repeater missing nearside and offside (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureSteering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
    • FailureSteering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LE53 LCV

Does LE53 LCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE53 LCV expired on 23 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE53 LCV?
The MOT on LE53 LCV expired on 23 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE53 LCV done?
LE53 LCV was recorded at 57,649 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2023, an average of 1,842 miles a year.
Has LE53 LCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 LCV has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LE53 LCV 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 LE53 LCV find?
LE53 LCV passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2023 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front and rear both side; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both, and 1 more.

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