
Ford Transit
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,998 cc
LR53 YCYMOT history
LR53 YCY is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 15 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2021 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 153,228 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2021.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Nov 2021
- Mileage
- 153,228 mi
- At MOT on 30 Nov 2021
- MOT tests
- 23
- 14 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 8,126 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 YCY
- 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
- 15 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Nov 2021
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Nov 2021 (Fail)
Mileage history
LR53 YCY was last recorded at 153,228 miles on 30 Nov 2021, 5,102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 148,126 miles · 3 Nov 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 5,102 miles
- Average per year
- 8,126 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 153,228 miles
- 2020 – 148,126 miles
- 2019 – 141,805 miles
- 2018 – 135,887 miles
- 2017 – 129,279 miles
- 2016 – 123,648 miles
- 2015 – 117,692 miles
- 2013 – 108,641 miles
- 2012 – 97,839 miles
- 2011 – 86,485 miles
- 2010 – 76,157 miles
- 2009 – 63,471 miles
- 2008 – 50,686 miles
- 2006 – 31,160 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Behind rear wheel. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind rear wheel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Mirror Damaged.
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))
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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 22 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail153,228 miles (+5,102)1 dangerous9 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,228 miles
- Test number
- 881872876269
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Behind rear wheel. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind rear wheel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Mirror Damaged.
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))
Pass148,126 miles (+40)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 148,126 miles
- Test number
- 649355155513
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion + multiple pactches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail148,086 miles (+6,281)12 major3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,086 miles
- Test number
- 355726851875
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in wheel arch, attaching to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill 2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in wheel arch, attaching to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion + multiple pactches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass141,805 miles (+307)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 141,805 miles
- Test number
- 859146397237
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail141,498 miles (+5,611)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,498 miles
- Test number
- 850547189863
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength far rear inner sill / arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength far rear outer outrigger/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all welding patches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass135,887 miles (+47)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 135,887 miles
- Test number
- 225042098833
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail135,840 miles (+6,561)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,840 miles
- Test number
- 749916828886
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring front eye mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring front eye mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mounting and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass129,279 miles (+17)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 129,279 miles
- Test number
- 750794313102
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail129,262 miles (+5,614)6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,262 miles
- Test number
- 498289239938
- FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer. (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass123,648 miles (+5,956)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 123,648 miles
- Test number
- 386090763824
- AdvisoryNearside Front mirror glass cracked
- AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
Pass117,692 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 117,692 miles
- Test number
- 898634175148
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteGenral under body corrosion
- NoteN/s/f mirror cracked
FailMileage not read2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 887568665142
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureSpeedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fail108,641 miles2 repaired2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,641 miles
- Test number
- 349440983497
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth outer sills corroded
- NoteO/s/f fog lamp lens broken
Pass108,641 miles (+10,802)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 108,641 miles
- Test number
- 835400083209
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth outer sills corroded
- NoteO/s/f fog lamp lens broken
Pass97,839 miles (+11,354)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 97,839 miles
- Test number
- 597307452235
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteO/s/f foglamp cracked
Pass86,485 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 86,485 miles
- Test number
- 247626271236
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteO/s/f foglamp lens broken
- NoteSlight noise n/s/f wheel bearing
Fail86,485 miles (+10,328)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,485 miles
- Test number
- 759016871233
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteO/s/f foglamp lens broken
- NoteSlight noise n/s/f wheel bearing
Pass76,157 miles (+12,686)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 76,157 miles
- Test number
- 310560880214
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteN/s outer sill corroded
- NoteO/s/f inner wing and chassis starting to corrode
Pass63,471 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 63,471 miles
- Test number
- 100815279283
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteN/s/f abs wire chaffed
- NoteSlight play steering rack area
Fail63,471 miles (+12,785)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,471 miles
- Test number
- 803075579262
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteN/s/f abs wire chaffed
- NoteSlight play steering rack area
Pass50,686 miles (+8,580)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 50,686 miles
- Test number
- 223602388291
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteSlight play steering rack area
Pass42,106 miles (+10,946)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 42,106 miles
- Test number
- 723923908027
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass31,160 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 31,160 miles
- Test number
- 661146026396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR53 YCY
- Does LR53 YCY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR53 YCY expired on 2 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 YCY?
- The MOT on LR53 YCY expired on 2 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR53 YCY done?
- LR53 YCY was recorded at 153,228 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2021, an average of 8,126 miles a year.
- Has LR53 YCY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 YCY has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on LR53 YCY 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 LR53 YCY find?
- LR53 YCY failed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2021 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected; central front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch.; nearside front vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced, and 12 more.
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