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Ford Transit

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,998 cc

LS53 HWMMOT history

LS53 HWM is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 148,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2022.

LS53 HWM blue Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Jun 2023
Mileage
148,031 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 HWM
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 23 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 HWM was last recorded at 148,031 miles on 24 Jun 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,031 miles · 20 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 148,031 miles
  • 2021 – 137,680 miles
  • 2020 – 131,633 miles
  • 2019 – 124,072 miles
  • 2018 – 115,130 miles
  • 2017 – 107,025 miles
  • 2016 – 96,372 miles
  • 2015 – 87,047 miles
  • 2014 – 76,707 miles
  • 2013 – 67,038 miles
  • 2011 – 59,050 miles
  • 2010 – 44,205 miles
  • 2008 – 38,241 miles
  • 2007 – 33,109 miles
  • 2006 – 25,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,031 miles
  • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOuter sills corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUnder body/suspension heavily corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front screen damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,031 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    148,031 miles
    Test number
    184492034876
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body/suspension heavily corroded

  2. Fail148,031 miles (+33)2 dangerous5 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,031 miles
    Test number
    787102713545
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner, both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body/suspension heavily corroded

  3. Fail147,998 miles (+10,318)1 dangerous5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,998 miles
    Test number
    526178681389
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body/suspension corroded

  4. Pass137,680 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    137,680 miles
    Test number
    394123800749
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front screen damage
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body and suspension parts corroded

  5. Fail137,680 miles (+6,047)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,680 miles
    Test number
    952444310497
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front screen damage
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body and suspension parts corroded

  6. Pass131,633 miles (+7,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    131,633 miles
    Test number
    181165141653
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVan has some rust on uderside but still meets mot standards

  7. Pass124,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    124,072 miles
    Test number
    323856656143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail124,072 miles (+8,942)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,072 miles
    Test number
    171570338515
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass115,130 miles (+8,105)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    115,130 miles
    Test number
    429695623057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,025 miles (+10,653)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    107,025 miles
    Test number
    773159289513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,372 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    96,372 miles
    Test number
    496910399118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail96,370 miles (+9,323)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,370 miles
    Test number
    716078252183
    • FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s inner sill, o/s/r back panel (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass87,047 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    87,047 miles
    Test number
    546116115088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail87,046 miles (+10,339)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,046 miles
    Test number
    117015615021
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass76,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    76,707 miles
    Test number
    669961624074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,707 miles (+9,669)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,707 miles
    Test number
    148881924454
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass67,038 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    67,038 miles
    Test number
    488521513058
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail67,037 miles (+7,987)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,037 miles
    Test number
    277801913040
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass59,050 miles (+8,513)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    59,050 miles
    Test number
    198613551373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,537 miles (+6,332)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    50,537 miles
    Test number
    117912011096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,205 miles (+5,964)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    44,205 miles
    Test number
    692384210010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,241 miles (+5,132)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    38,241 miles
    Test number
    824326338353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,109 miles (+7,355)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    33,109 miles
    Test number
    331238047315
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  24. Pass25,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    25,754 miles
    Test number
    433346436426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 HWM

Does LS53 HWM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 HWM expired on 23 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 HWM?
The MOT on LS53 HWM expired on 23 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 HWM done?
LS53 HWM was recorded at 148,031 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2022, an average of 7,859 miles a year.
Has LS53 HWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 HWM has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LS53 HWM 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 HWM find?
LS53 HWM passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2022 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: power steering fluid level below minimum; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded, and 4 more.

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