
Ford Transit
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,998 cc
LS53 HSYMOT history
LS53 HSY is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 91,312 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 91,312 mi
- At MOT on 2 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 16 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 3,861 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 HSY
- 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
- 28 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 HSY was last recorded at 91,312 miles on 2 Mar 2024, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 91,302 miles · 29 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 3,861 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 91,312 miles
- 2023 – 89,913 miles
- 2020 – 87,813 miles
- 2019 – 86,246 miles
- 2018 – 82,952 miles
- 2017 – 80,310 miles
- 2016 – 75,808 miles
- 2014 – 70,660 miles
- 2013 – 64,286 miles
- 2012 – 63,521 miles
- 2011 – 61,890 miles
- 2010 – 60,370 miles
- 2009 – 53,268 miles
- 2008 – 44,945 miles
- 2007 – 35,699 miles
- 2006 – 24,614 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
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 Nail in tyre
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 22 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,312 miles (+10)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 91,312 miles
- Test number
- 803787767803
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail91,302 miles (+1,389)1 dangerous18 major2 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,302 miles
- Test number
- 554129609438
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced center sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion in various places underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryFan belt perishing/ fraying
Pass89,913 miles (+5)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 89,913 miles
- Test number
- 221235298358
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail89,908 miles (+2,095)1 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,908 miles
- Test number
- 846510530181
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass87,813 miles (+1,567)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 87,813 miles
- Test number
- 413815732947
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass86,246 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 86,246 miles
- Test number
- 726879283769
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,242 miles (+5)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,242 miles
- Test number
- 818428632080
- MajorBumper insecure front (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/rear and n/s rear, o/s and n/s inner sills ,both rear inner wheel arches, n/s outer and inner sills , all holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Fail86,237 miles (+3,285)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,237 miles
- Test number
- 201181884296
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront valence loose
Pass82,952 miles (+2,642)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 82,952 miles
- Test number
- 859802616566
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear sill slightly corroded
Pass80,310 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 80,310 miles
- Test number
- 372604185068
- AdvisoryExhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
- AdvisoryLower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fail80,310 miles (+3)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,310 miles
- Test number
- 308327968967
- Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
- AdvisoryLower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fail80,307 miles (+4,499)10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,307 miles
- Test number
- 825246482379
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)
- FailureRear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass75,808 miles (+12)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 75,808 miles
- Test number
- 766312933231
- AdvisoryHandbrake light is not working
- AdvisoryNearside and offside rear bump stops are perishing
- AdvisoryNearside front mirror glass is cracked
- AdvisoryNearside front wheel bearing has play in it
- AdvisoryNearside inner and outer still has corrosion in places
- AdvisoryRear engine stay mount has play and bushes are perishing
- AdvisoryVehicle has corrosion in various places
- AdvisoryWindscreen has a small chip in it
Fail75,796 miles (+5,136)7 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,796 miles
- Test number
- 598315846049
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working roof bar light (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working roof bar light (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureSteering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
- AdvisoryHandbrake light is not working
- AdvisoryNearside and offside rear bump stops are perishing
- AdvisoryNearside front mirror glass is cracked
- AdvisoryNearside front wheel bearing has play in it
- AdvisoryNearside inner and outer still has corrosion in places
- AdvisoryRear engine stay mount has play and bushes are perishing
- AdvisoryVehicle has corrosion in various places
- AdvisoryWindscreen has a small chip in it
Pass70,660 miles (+33)6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 70,660 miles
- Test number
- 817300814398
- NoteHandbrake light not working
- NoteNearside and offside front lower arms bushes are perishing sightly
- NoteNearside and offside rear bump stops are perishing
- NoteNearside rear tyre is perishing on sidewalls and has a cut inner sidewall
- NoteOffside front tyre is wearing low outter tread
- NoteRoof lights not working
Fail70,627 miles (+6,341)4 failures6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,627 miles
- Test number
- 595789004304
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteHandbrake light not working
- NoteNearside and offside front lower arms bushes are perishing sightly
- NoteNearside and offside rear bump stops are perishing
- NoteNearside rear tyre is perishing on sidewalls and has a cut inner sidewall
- NoteOffside front tyre is wearing low outter tread
- NoteRoof lights not working
Pass64,286 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 64,286 miles
- Test number
- 127485723322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,286 miles (+765)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,286 miles
- Test number
- 666545523316
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass63,521 miles (+1,631)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 63,521 miles
- Test number
- 269452092212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,890 miles (+1,520)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 61,890 miles
- Test number
- 817040881245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,370 miles (+7,102)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 60,370 miles
- Test number
- 250355190295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,268 miles (+8,323)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 53,268 miles
- Test number
- 352604349336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,945 miles (+9,246)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 44,945 miles
- Test number
- 420769038418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,699 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 35,699 miles
- Test number
- 600569337386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,699 miles (+11,085)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,699 miles
- Test number
- 654339237343
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass24,614 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 24,614 miles
- Test number
- 813736926328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,614 miles5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,614 miles
- Test number
- 114376226312
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LS53 HSY
- Does LS53 HSY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS53 HSY expired on 1 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 HSY?
- The MOT on LS53 HSY expired on 1 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS53 HSY done?
- LS53 HSY was recorded at 91,312 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2024, an average of 3,861 miles a year.
- Has LS53 HSY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 HSY has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS53 HSY 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 LS53 HSY find?
- LS53 HSY passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2024 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.
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