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Ford Transit

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

T503 RDUMOT history

T503 RDU is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 245,977 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2023
Mileage
245,977 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T503 RDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T503 RDU was last recorded at 245,977 miles on 27 Jan 2022, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jan 2021: 243,656 miles, lower than 246,962 miles on 17 Jul 2019.

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
245,959 miles · 13 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
9,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 245,977 miles
  • 2021 – 243,666 miles
  • 2019 – 246,962 miles
  • 2018 – 239,403 miles
  • 2017 – 225,692 miles
  • 2016 – 217,580 miles
  • 2015 – 204,919 miles
  • 2013 – 200,238 miles
  • 2012 – 197,895 miles
  • 2011 – 194,029 miles
  • 2010 – 189,286 miles
  • 2009 – 177,558 miles
  • 2008 – 146,339 miles
  • 2007 – 131,308 miles
  • 2006 – 101,805 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass245,977 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.

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass245,977 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    245,977 miles
    Test number
    753998610693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail245,959 miles (+2,293)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,959 miles
    Test number
    917947168552
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft likely to become detached bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Oil leaking excessively from engine fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass243,666 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    243,666 miles
    Test number
    153799692241
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail243,656 miles (-3,306)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,656 miles
    Test number
    397809889618
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass246,962 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    246,962 miles
    Test number
    138089323179
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (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))

  6. Fail246,955 miles (+7,552)4 dangerous9 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,955 miles
    Test number
    870442870518
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill and step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (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))

  7. Pass239,403 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    239,403 miles
    Test number
    937693528664
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail239,399 miles (+13,707)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,399 miles
    Test number
    521651342106
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass225,692 miles (+8,112)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    225,692 miles
    Test number
    867772371440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass217,580 miles (+12,661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    217,580 miles
    Test number
    843294443799
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass204,919 miles (+4,681)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    204,919 miles
    Test number
    189423365027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass200,238 miles (+2,343)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    200,238 miles
    Test number
    805392633364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass197,895 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    197,895 miles
    Test number
    337638372408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail197,894 miles (+3,865)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,894 miles
    Test number
    447910772238
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail194,029 miles1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,029 miles
    Test number
    349325041269
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteN/s/r gear box mount loose

  16. Pass194,029 miles (+4,743)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    194,029 miles
    Test number
    367085941438
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteN/s/r gear box mount loose

  17. Pass189,286 miles (+11,728)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    189,286 miles
    Test number
    534921320267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass177,558 miles (+21)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    177,558 miles
    Test number
    250745849222
    • NoteCondition of brake pedal rubber
    • NoteCondition of front number plate
    • NotePlay in offside front wheel bearing

  19. Fail177,537 miles (+11,079)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,537 miles
    Test number
    393354849493
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCondition of brake pedal rubber
    • NoteCondition of front number plate
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a nail in also looseing air
    • NoteSlight play near side rear wheel bearing
    • NoteSlight play off side front wheel bearing

  20. Pass166,458 miles (+37)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    166,458 miles
    Test number
    731104389033
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low
    • NoteNear side rear inner tyre worn low
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRub mark on off side inner tyre
    • NoteVan dirty on under side

  21. Fail166,421 miles (+20,082)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,421 miles
    Test number
    222389679082
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low
    • NoteNear side rear inner tyre worn low
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRub mark on off side inner tyre
    • NoteVan dirty on under side

  22. Pass146,339 miles (+16)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    146,339 miles
    Test number
    121449178481
    • NoteCondition of drivers seat
    • NoteCondition of exterior bodywork
    • NoteCondition of windscreen
    • NotePower steering fluid just on minimum level Borderline

  23. Fail146,323 miles (+15,015)7 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,323 miles
    Test number
    140748878074
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteCondition of drivers seat
    • NoteCondition of exterior bodywork
    • NoteCondition of windscreen
    • NotePower steering fluid just on minimum level Borderline

  24. Pass131,308 miles (+26)1 dangerous3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    131,308 miles
    Test number
    214132277425
    • DangerousREAR CENTRE PROPSHAFT RUBBER BEARING WORN
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteCondition of front number plate
    • NoteWear to both nearside rear tyres
    • NoteWear to front brake discs

  25. Fail131,282 miles (+29,477)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,282 miles
    Test number
    711061677141
    • DangerousREAR CENTRE PROPSHAFT RUBBER BEARING WORN
    • FailureAnti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteCondition of front number plate
    • NoteWear to both nearside rear tyres
    • NoteWear to front brake discs

  26. Pass101,805 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    101,805 miles
    Test number
    131780176169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T503 RDU

Does T503 RDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T503 RDU expired on 26 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T503 RDU?
The MOT on T503 RDU expired on 26 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T503 RDU done?
T503 RDU was recorded at 245,977 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2022, an average of 9,237 miles a year.
Has T503 RDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T503 RDU has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T503 RDU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T503 RDU find?
T503 RDU passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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