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Ford Transit

Orange · Diesel · 1997 · 2,496 cc

L100 RUMMOT history

L100 RUM is an orange diesel Ford Transit first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 30 Dec 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 153,383 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2024.

L100 RUM orange Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Dec 2025
Mileage
153,383 mi
At MOT on 31 Dec 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L100 RUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L100 RUM was last recorded at 153,383 miles on 31 Dec 2024, 1,662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Feb 2008: 139,925 miles, lower than 208,079 miles on 6 Nov 2006.
  • 2 Apr 2009: 135,961 miles, lower than 139,937 miles on 21 Feb 2008.

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
151,721 miles · 21 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,662 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 153,383 miles
  • 2023 – 151,721 miles
  • 2021 – 148,456 miles
  • 2017 – 147,270 miles
  • 2016 – 144,194 miles
  • 2014 – 143,657 miles
  • 2012 – 140,530 miles
  • 2011 – 140,459 miles
  • 2010 – 139,934 miles
  • 2009 – 135,961 miles
  • 2008 – 139,937 miles
  • 2006 – 208,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,383 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear brake binding slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Propshaft center support bearing rubber calapsed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,383 miles (+1,662)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    153,383 miles
    Test number
    894466906345
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass151,721 miles (+466)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    151,721 miles
    Test number
    760069583246
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail151,255 miles (+65)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,255 miles
    Test number
    300851186389
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass151,190 miles1 minor19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    151,190 miles
    Test number
    599523748600
    • MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front step corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front step corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner seal corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  5. Fail151,190 miles (+2,734)1 repaired1 minor19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,190 miles
    Test number
    475748353954
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front step corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front step corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner seal corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  6. Pass148,456 miles (+1,186)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    148,456 miles
    Test number
    811357953891
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious ares of corossion but not excessive at time of test

  7. Pass147,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    147,270 miles
    Test number
    567173788815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail147,270 miles (+3,076)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,270 miles
    Test number
    895078488386
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  9. Pass144,194 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    144,194 miles
    Test number
    931938307979
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryPropshaft center support bearing rubber calapsed

  10. Fail144,193 miles (+536)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,193 miles
    Test number
    196508089288
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryPropshaft center support bearing rubber calapsed

  11. Pass143,657 miles (+1)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    143,657 miles
    Test number
    377072334310
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteChassis corroded
    • NoteRear floors weak
    • NoteSpeedo glass/plastic cracked

  12. Fail143,656 miles (+928)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,656 miles
    Test number
    115143924314
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteChassis corroded
    • NoteRear floors weak
    • NoteSpeedo glass/plastic cracked

  13. Pass142,728 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    142,728 miles
    Test number
    487753694012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  14. Fail142,725 miles (+2,195)15 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,725 miles
    Test number
    735379674001
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureElectrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureHeadlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  15. Pass140,530 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    140,530 miles
    Test number
    695060892256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass140,459 miles (+525)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    140,459 miles
    Test number
    575591191216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass139,934 miles (+805)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    139,934 miles
    Test number
    942267830302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass139,129 miles (+3,168)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    139,129 miles
    Test number
    102594710434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass135,961 miles (-3,976)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    135,961 miles
    Test number
    743902999079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteN/s/r tyre heavy perished but not showing cords
    • NoteUnder vehicle heavy coating of underseal not allowig full inspection of chassis, brakes ,steering and suspension

  20. Pass139,937 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    139,937 miles
    Test number
    710952158002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail139,925 miles (-68,154)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,925 miles
    Test number
    944359548096
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  22. Pass208,079 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    208,079 miles
    Test number
    902220216312
    • NoteUNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE SURFACE RUST NEAR SIDE OFF SIDE DOOR MIRRORS TAPED REPAIED COVERS

Questions about L100 RUM

Does L100 RUM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L100 RUM expired on 30 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L100 RUM?
The MOT on L100 RUM expired on 30 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L100 RUM done?
L100 RUM was recorded at 153,383 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2024.
Has L100 RUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L100 RUM has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L100 RUM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 18 Feb 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L100 RUM find?
L100 RUM passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2024 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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