
Ford Transit
White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,402 cc
LX53 ZDPMOT history
LX53 ZDP is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 24 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2023 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 277,549 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 277,549 mi
- At MOT on 7 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 24
- 14 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 9,650 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX53 ZDP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,402 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 24 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Feb 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX53 ZDP was last recorded at 277,549 miles on 7 Feb 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Feb 2022: 277,549 miles, lower than 285,012 miles on 28 Jan 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 285,012 miles · 28 Jan 2021
- Average per year
- 9,650 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 277,549 miles
- 2021 – 285,012 miles
- 2019 – 278,455 miles
- 2018 – 268,080 miles
- 2017 – 258,200 miles
- 2016 – 241,359 miles
- 2015 – 232,728 miles
- 2014 – 229,016 miles
- 2013 – 220,047 miles
- 2012 – 211,397 miles
- 2010 – 200,459 miles
- 2009 – 192,940 miles
- 2008 – 183,100 miles
- 2007 – 163,171 miles
- 2006 – 129,094 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2014–2018
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2014
Both rear chassis legs corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Both rear inner wheel arches to floorpan corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
24 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass277,549 miles (-7,463)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 277,549 miles
- Test number
- 322389464654
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass285,012 miles (+6,557)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 285,012 miles
- Test number
- 648061938089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail278,455 miles (+10,375)2 dangerous16 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 278,455 miles
- Test number
- 666243848487
- DangerousSteering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose N/S/F INNER RACK AREA (2.1.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousSuspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected O/S REAR INNER END SILL, INNER SILL EXTENDING UP INTO WHEEL ARCH AREA (EXTENSIVE) (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded N/S/F (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction DASH STUFF (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested DUE TO VEHICLE OVERALL DANGEROUS UNROADWORTHY CONDITION (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorHydraulic fluid leaking excessively REAR COMPENSATOR (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake inoperative on one side O/S (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake excessively binding O/S (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorShock absorbers has a serious fluid leak N/S/F (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CROSSMEMBER ADJACENT TO REAR SPRING, FRONT SPRING EYE AREAS N/S AND O/S + O/S SECTION MISSING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S/R, REAR SPRING AREA (EXTENSIVE) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/R REAR SPRING MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired N/S/R INNER SILL/END SILL AREA (EXTENSIVE) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL ORIGINAL, ESP N/S/RE NEW ADVISED (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryN/S AND O/S INNER SILL CORRODED, N/S HOLED AT PASSENGER ACCESS STEP
- AdvisoryREAR LOAD DOOR LOWER CATCH N/W
- AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect REAR (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR ROAD TYRES 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass268,080 miles (+9,880)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 268,080 miles
- Test number
- 339281399038
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass258,200 miles (+16,841)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 258,200 miles
- Test number
- 961695813361
- AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)
Pass241,359 miles (+31)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 241,359 miles
- Test number
- 387471864949
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryBoth rear chassis legs corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear inner wheel arches to floorpan corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joints
Fail241,328 miles (+8,600)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 241,328 miles
- Test number
- 733034730352
- FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring cracked front eye broken (2.4.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryBoth rear chassis legs corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear inner wheel arches to floorpan corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joints
Pass232,728 miles (+4)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 232,728 miles
- Test number
- 385842425096
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- NotePropshaft center bearing worn
Fail232,724 miles (+68)3 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 232,724 miles
- Test number
- 257711425011
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- NotePropshaft center bearing worn
Fail232,656 miles (+3,640)12 failures4 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 232,656 miles
- Test number
- 568956805022
- FailureNearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- FailureOffside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBrake pipes corroded
- NoteN/s wiper split
- NoteNsf wheel bearing noisy when spun but not rough
- NotePlay in n/s inner rack joint
- NoteProp shaft rear support mounting heavily deteriorated
Pass229,016 miles (+6)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 229,016 miles
- Test number
- 389080314064
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Fail229,010 miles (+8,963)7 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 229,010 miles
- Test number
- 947424604064
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass220,047 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 220,047 miles
- Test number
- 925865803044
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth centre section boxes of exhaust deteriorated
Fail220,047 miles (+8,650)5 failures2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,047 miles
- Test number
- 216954203015
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth centre section boxes of exhaust deteriorated
Pass211,397 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 211,397 miles
- Test number
- 186176902420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail211,397 miles (+10,938)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,397 miles
- Test number
- 125546502477
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pass200,459 miles (+7,519)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 200,459 miles
- Test number
- 203839050213
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass192,940 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 192,940 miles
- Test number
- 344004059490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail192,931 miles (+9,831)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,931 miles
- Test number
- 801213759217
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass183,100 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 183,100 miles
- Test number
- 324572368488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail183,100 miles (+19,929)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,100 miles
- Test number
- 560472168243
- Repaired at testOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Fail163,171 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,171 miles
- Test number
- 143890877261
- Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass163,171 miles (+34,077)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 163,171 miles
- Test number
- 971050077244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,094 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 129,094 miles
- Test number
- 812863166229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX53 ZDP
- Does LX53 ZDP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX53 ZDP expired on 6 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX53 ZDP?
- The MOT on LX53 ZDP expired on 6 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX53 ZDP done?
- LX53 ZDP was recorded at 277,549 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2022, an average of 9,650 miles a year.
- Has LX53 ZDP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX53 ZDP has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2019.
- Has the mileage on LX53 ZDP ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Feb 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LX53 ZDP find?
- LX53 ZDP passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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