FORD TRANSIT RN53UEP has 28 MOTs

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This 2003 FORD TRANSIT has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 54,988 miles 3 months ago on Friday 23rd January 2026 at 17:18.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Friday 22nd January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

RN53UEP MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED22ND JANUARY 202754,988 MI
PASSED15TH JANUARY 202515TH JANUARY 202654,655 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (4.4.3 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Underbody Surface Corrosion
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED15TH JANUARY 202554,655 MI
 
  1. PRS - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (4.4.3 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Underbody Surface Corrosion
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. PRS - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Likely To Become Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
PASSED16TH JANUARY 202415TH JANUARY 202554,443 MI
FAILED16TH JANUARY 202454,443 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED8TH DECEMBER 20227TH DECEMBER 202353,194 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing And Worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED23RD NOVEMBER 202253,192 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Position Lamp Not Working All Rounds (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - All Direction Indicators Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - All Outline Marker Lamps Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Driver's View Of An Obligatory External Mirror Significantly Affected By An Obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing And Worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  11. MAJOR - Offside Front Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. MAJOR - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. MAJOR - Headlamp Aim Not Tested (4.1.2 (b))
PASSED7TH FEBRUARY 20226TH FEBRUARY 202352,441 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Outline Marker Lamp Light Intensity Obviously Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  5. MINOR - Offside Outline Marker Lamp Light Intensity Obviously Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
PASSED4TH APRIL 20193RD OCTOBER 202052,097 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Prop Shaft Bearing Has Slight Play Central Bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))
FAILED3RD APRIL 201952,097 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn D Rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn D Rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. MINOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Central Prop Shaft Bearing Has Slight Play Central Bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Front Bumper Damaged And Likely To Cause Injury When Grazed Or Contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
PASSED13TH MARCH 201812TH MARCH 2019
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (1.7.5a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
FAILED12TH MARCH 2018
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Missing (6.3.1a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (1.7.5a)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED12TH NOVEMBER 201616TH NOVEMBER 201751,072 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Play In Propshaft Centre Bearing
FAILED10TH NOVEMBER 201651,071 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Body Insecure And Dangerous To Other Road Users (6.1.b.1b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Body Or Chassis Has An Inadequate Repair, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings Floor (6.1.b.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Reflector Excessively Damaged So That Its Function Is Impaired Body Side (1.5.1c)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Reflector Excessively Damaged So That Its Function Is Impaired Body Side (1.5.1c)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  7. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  8. FAIL - Offside Rear Upper Anti-Roll Bar Insecure (2.4.g.1)
  9. FAIL - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (2.5.a.2)
  10. FAIL - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (2.5.a.2)
  11. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  12. ADVISORY - Front Play In Propshaft Centre Bearing
PASSED17TH NOVEMBER 201516TH NOVEMBER 201647,983 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Body Has Slight Displacement Of The Body Relative To The Chassis (6.1.b.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Poor Condition
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
FAILED13TH NOVEMBER 201547,983 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Obligatory Mirror Seriously Obscured Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  4. FAIL - Offside Seat Belt Locking Mechanism Does Not Secure Or Release (5.2.5a)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Outer Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  7. FAIL - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  8. FAIL - Fuel Cap/sealing Device Does Not Fasten Securely By Positive Means (7.2.4b)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Body Has Slight Displacement Of The Body Relative To The Chassis (6.1.b.1a)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Poor Condition
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
FAILED12TH NOVEMBER 201597,977 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emits An Excessive Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (7.4.b.3b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Obligatory Mirror Is Incapable Of Being Adjusted To Provide An Adequate View To The Rear (8.1.2b)
  3. FAIL - Fuel Cap/sealing Device Missing (7.2.4a)
  4. FAIL - Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.b.1b)
  5. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  7. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  8. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Fouling A Part Of The Vehicle Handbrake Cable (4.1.d.2)
  9. FAIL - Offside Rear Outer Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed 185/75/16 (4.1.d.1b)
  10. ADVISORY - Wipers Starting To Smear
  11. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Sides (2.4.g.2)
  12. ADVISORY - Load Bed In Poor Condition + Os Drop Side Damaged
  13. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Poor Condition
  14. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  15. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  16. ADVISORY - Inner Steering Joint Play
  17. ADVISORY - Ns+os Step Corroded
PASSED25TH APRIL 201424TH APRIL 201542,386 MI
FAILED24TH APRIL 201442,386 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Insecure (1.7.3)
  5. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Obscured (6.3.1d)
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 201217TH SEPTEMBER 201330,359 MI
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 201115TH SEPTEMBER 201229,817 MI
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 201015TH SEPTEMBER 201128,636 MI
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 200915TH SEPTEMBER 201025,287 MI
FAILED16TH SEPTEMBER 200820,855 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 200815TH SEPTEMBER 200920,855 MI
FAILED19TH NOVEMBER 200720,473 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High And Too Far To The Left. (1.8)
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 200722ND NOVEMBER 200820,473 MI
PASSED23RD NOVEMBER 200622ND NOVEMBER 200713,635 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

RN53UEP Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 61% | MOT Failure Rate: 39%

RN53UEP MOT Comments

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RN53UEP Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 54,988 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,391 miles

RN53UEP FAQs

This Ford Transit with registration RN53UEP was manufactured on Wednesday 31st December 2003 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 2.4 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 54,988 miles, so this Ford has travelled an average of 2,391 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 28 MOTs on record for this Ford Transit beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means RN53UEP has a 61% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Ford Transit has had 41 Advisories, 7 PRS Notices, 6 Minor, 19 Major, 0 Dangerous and 36 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Ford Transit is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does RN53UEP have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 29th April 2026 RN53UEP does have an active MOT. Read more

Is RN53UEP Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 29th April 2026 RN53UEP does have Tax. Read more

When does RN53UEP Tax expire?

The current Tax for RN53UEP will expire in 8 months on Friday 1st January 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does RN53UEP MOT expire?

The current MOT for RN53UEP will expire in 9 months on Friday 22nd January 2027. Read more

When did RN53UEP have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for RN53UEP was on Friday 23rd January 2026 at 17:18. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has RN53UEP Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for RN53UEP we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has RN53UEP Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for RN53UEP we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 61% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is RN53UEP?

RN53UEP is registered as a 2003 Ford Transit. Read more

How many miles has RN53UEP done?

The odometer reading for RN53UEP at the last MOT in January 2026 was 54,988 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 2,391 miles per year. Read more

How old is RN53UEP?

The vehicle RN53UEP was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 31st December 2003. Read more

What colour is RN53UEP?

The official colour of RN53UEP is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does RN53UEP have?

RN53UEP has a 2.4 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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