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Ford Transit

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,402 cc

12 MLEMOT history

12 MLE is a black diesel Ford Transit first used on 3 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 247,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2025.

12 MLE black Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2026
Mileage
247,997 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
12 MLE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
3 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

12 MLE was last recorded at 247,997 miles on 17 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
247,997 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 247,997 miles
  • 2024 – 247,017 miles
  • 2022 – 234,899 miles
  • 2021 – 222,275 miles
  • 2020 – 211,963 miles
  • 2019 – 203,420 miles
  • 2018 – 195,298 miles
  • 2017 – 185,073 miles
  • 2016 – 169,952 miles
  • 2015 – 155,521 miles
  • 2014 – 140,472 miles
  • 2013 – 127,876 miles
  • 2012 – 125,850 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass247,997 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear brake caliper upper fixing is worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass247,997 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    247,997 miles
    Test number
    203515433745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail247,997 miles (+980)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,997 miles
    Test number
    411466125611
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass247,017 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    247,017 miles
    Test number
    642055501860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake caliper upper fixing is worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail247,017 miles (+12,118)1 dangerous9 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,017 miles
    Test number
    649020010899
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake caliper upper fixing is worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass234,899 miles (+12,624)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    234,899 miles
    Test number
    429442784381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass222,275 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    222,275 miles
    Test number
    503608078904
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner wheel tyre low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside

  7. Fail222,275 miles (+10,312)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,275 miles
    Test number
    766190056837
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner wheel tyre low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside

  8. Pass211,963 miles (+8,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    211,963 miles
    Test number
    551013600731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass203,420 miles (+8,122)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    203,420 miles
    Test number
    832370818013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner and outer tyre starting to wear.

  10. Pass195,298 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    195,298 miles
    Test number
    211004031462
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal starting to leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail195,272 miles (+10,199)1 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,272 miles
    Test number
    142192316713
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal starting to leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass185,073 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    185,073 miles
    Test number
    914348452055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail185,073 miles (+1,387)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,073 miles
    Test number
    656411322163
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass183,686 miles (+13,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    183,686 miles
    Test number
    288376310811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass169,952 miles (+14,431)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    169,952 miles
    Test number
    123040232706
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass155,521 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    155,521 miles
    Test number
    148941992481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail155,515 miles (+15,043)2 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,515 miles
    Test number
    454594788943
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass140,472 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    140,472 miles
    Test number
    278844444274
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail140,472 miles (+12,596)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,472 miles
    Test number
    469874744218
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass127,876 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    127,876 miles
    Test number
    778028213248
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail127,859 miles (+2,009)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,859 miles
    Test number
    856834513272
    • FailureNearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass125,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    125,850 miles
    Test number
    679305832212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 12 MLE

What vehicle is registration 12 MLE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 12 MLE on a black diesel Ford Transit first used on 3 Sept 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 12 MLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 12 MLE expired on 16 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 12 MLE?
The MOT on 12 MLE expired on 16 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 12 MLE done?
12 MLE was recorded at 247,997 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2025, an average of 9,468 miles a year.
Has 12 MLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 12 MLE has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on 12 MLE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 12 MLE find?
12 MLE passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front outer seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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