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Ford Transit

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,998 cc

LU53 FOSMOT history

LU53 FOS is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 29 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 149,495 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2023.

LU53 FOS blue Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2024
Mileage
149,495 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2023
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU53 FOS
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
29 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU53 FOS was last recorded at 149,495 miles on 22 Sept 2023, 2,441 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jul 2013: 77,801 miles, lower than 89,990 miles on 25 Jun 2012.
  • 3 Feb 2020: 93,557 miles, lower than 136,678 miles on 24 Nov 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
147,054 miles · 22 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
2,441 miles
Average per year
7,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 149,495 miles
  • 2022 – 147,054 miles
  • 2020 – 93,557 miles
  • 2017 – 136,678 miles
  • 2016 – 91,955 miles
  • 2015 – 86,337 miles
  • 2014 – 82,682 miles
  • 2013 – 77,801 miles
  • 2012 – 89,990 miles
  • 2011 – 63,569 miles
  • 2010 – 54,453 miles
  • 2009 – 43,449 miles
  • 2008 – 35,004 miles
  • 2006 – 24,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,495 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine mounting damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,495 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    149,495 miles
    Test number
    146615625688
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail149,464 miles (+2,410)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,464 miles
    Test number
    707348587858
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass147,054 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    147,054 miles
    Test number
    103397566503
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    291143373414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    141849749124
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
  6. FailMileage not read14 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    189930181150
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
  7. Pass93,557 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    93,557 miles
    Test number
    659239661786
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material parts of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle and parts of outer sills
  8. Fail93,557 miles3 dangerous9 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,557 miles
    Test number
    768323953000
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and bulged (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material parts of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle and parts of outer sills
  9. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    221871424140
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
  10. FailMileage not read1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    992485761289
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength w/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
  11. Pass136,678 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    136,678 miles
    Test number
    631786692831
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front arch and door damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing
  12. Fail136,678 miles1 dangerous10 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,678 miles
    Test number
    337020476439
    • DangerousNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp unit (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front arch and door damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal at rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBonnet release stiff in operation
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryRear chassis heavily corroded and swolen above rear axle o/s & n/s
  13. FailMileage not read1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    568303119260
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door shut damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil level low
    • AdvisorySteering rack pinion damp
  14. Pass91,955 miles (+14)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    91,955 miles
    Test number
    623570769023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill panel (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1a)
  15. Fail91,941 miles (+5,604)5 failures2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,941 miles
    Test number
    221571368863
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill panel (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill panel (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1a)
  16. Pass86,337 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    86,337 miles
    Test number
    405828715220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail86,335 miles (+3,653)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,335 miles
    Test number
    885986915232
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
  18. Pass82,682 miles (+4,881)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    82,682 miles
    Test number
    777993714297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,801 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    77,801 miles
    Test number
    288432583159
    • NoteVan modle 280 kg wish bone bushes week sill damaged nsf
  20. Fail77,801 miles (-12,189)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,801 miles
    Test number
    358532083104
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteVan modle 280 kg wish bone bushes week sill damaged nsf
  21. Pass89,990 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    89,990 miles
    Test number
    619767372167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail89,989 miles (+26,420)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,989 miles
    Test number
    948398762163
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
  23. Pass63,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    63,569 miles
    Test number
    735190161126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail63,569 miles (+9,116)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,569 miles
    Test number
    637919051180
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  25. Pass54,453 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    54,453 miles
    Test number
    792726930014
    • NoteSlight leak from power steering rack
  26. Fail54,453 miles (+11,004)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,453 miles
    Test number
    741895430052
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
  27. Pass43,449 miles (+8,445)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    43,449 miles
    Test number
    363118729091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,004 miles (+10,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    35,004 miles
    Test number
    902152728015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  29. Pass24,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    24,717 miles
    Test number
    643017406373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU53 FOS

Does LU53 FOS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LU53 FOS expired on 21 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LU53 FOS?
The MOT on LU53 FOS expired on 21 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LU53 FOS done?
LU53 FOS was recorded at 149,495 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2023, an average of 7,390 miles a year.
Has LU53 FOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU53 FOS has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LU53 FOS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 1 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LU53 FOS find?
LU53 FOS passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface.

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