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Ford Transit

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,198 cc

K50 ULEMOT history

K50 ULE is a black diesel Ford Transit first used on 15 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 151,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

K50 ULE black Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
151,047 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 ULE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K50 ULE was last recorded at 151,047 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Mar 2017: 65,534 miles, lower than 65,538 miles on 23 Mar 2017.

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
151,045 miles · 3 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,047 miles
  • 2025 – 145,536 miles
  • 2024 – 135,895 miles
  • 2023 – 128,958 miles
  • 2022 – 128,951 miles
  • 2021 – 122,598 miles
  • 2020 – 111,442 miles
  • 2019 – 96,207 miles
  • 2018 – 82,254 miles
  • 2017 – 65,534 miles
  • 2016 – 61,790 miles
  • 2015 – 55,714 miles
  • 2014 – 48,224 miles
  • 2013 – 41,179 miles
  • 2012 – 32,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,047 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,047 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    151,047 miles
    Test number
    514425483372
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. Fail151,045 miles (+5,509)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,045 miles
    Test number
    504957479116
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Seeping slowly to floor (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near rear shock (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near rear shock (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  3. Pass145,536 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    145,536 miles
    Test number
    912312188311
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail145,529 miles (+9,634)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,529 miles
    Test number
    620520741351
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass135,895 miles (+108)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    135,895 miles
    Test number
    155812058047
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine bay area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner step corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail135,787 miles (+6,829)2 dangerous6 major6 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,787 miles
    Test number
    775863859378
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Step severely corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear leaf spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear and OSR slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass128,958 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    128,958 miles
    Test number
    990666995775
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail128,957 miles (+6)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,957 miles
    Test number
    350492927553
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Fail128,951 miles (+6,353)1 dangerous11 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,951 miles
    Test number
    780818602147
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inside wheel arch, top of shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inside wheel arch, top of shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass122,598 miles (+11,156)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    122,598 miles
    Test number
    201563892505
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass111,442 miles (+263)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    111,442 miles
    Test number
    748889283281
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Fail111,179 miles (+14,972)1 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,179 miles
    Test number
    375372393077
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill / inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Bulb incorrectly fitted - showing brake light (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass96,207 miles (+13,953)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    96,207 miles
    Test number
    527807503029
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass82,254 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,254 miles
    Test number
    738335150117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,242 miles (+16,708)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,242 miles
    Test number
    713360003771
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads very close to the legal limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  16. Pass65,534 miles (-4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,534 miles
    Test number
    870469683762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,538 miles (+3,748)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,538 miles
    Test number
    869491023992
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureUpper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass61,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    61,790 miles
    Test number
    648024887304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,790 miles (+6,076)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,790 miles
    Test number
    596551774900
    • Repaired at testFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  20. Pass55,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    55,714 miles
    Test number
    429730775174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,714 miles (+7,490)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,714 miles
    Test number
    707740575105
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  22. Pass48,224 miles (+7,045)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    48,224 miles
    Test number
    149748374113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail41,179 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,179 miles
    Test number
    305288463140
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  24. Pass41,179 miles (+8,603)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    41,179 miles
    Test number
    458678963161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    32,576 miles
    Test number
    757311772176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K50 ULE

Does K50 ULE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K50 ULE is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K50 ULE?
The MOT on K50 ULE is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K50 ULE done?
K50 ULE was recorded at 151,047 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 8,634 miles a year.
Has K50 ULE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 ULE has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on K50 ULE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K50 ULE find?
K50 ULE passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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