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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.

LX53 ZDP white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass277,549 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass277,549 miles (-7,463)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    277,549 miles
    Test number
    322389464654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass285,012 miles (+6,557)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    285,012 miles
    Test number
    648061938089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. 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)
  5. 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)
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Pass211,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    211,397 miles
    Test number
    186176902420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. Pass192,940 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    192,940 miles
    Test number
    344004059490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. Pass183,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    183,100 miles
    Test number
    324572368488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. 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)
  23. Pass163,171 miles (+34,077)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    163,171 miles
    Test number
    971050077244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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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