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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2002 · 2,402 cc

L13 BCOMOT history

L13 BCO is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 25 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 156,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

L13 BCO white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
156,800 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 BCO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 BCO was last recorded at 156,800 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Dec 2007: 17,222 miles, lower than 114,848 miles on 28 Nov 2006.
  • 12 Dec 2012: 56,049 miles, lower than 121,333 miles on 24 Nov 2011.

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
156,800 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,800 miles
  • 2025 – 156,800 miles
  • 2023 – 156,350 miles
  • 2022 – 154,441 miles
  • 2021 – 152,345 miles
  • 2020 – 149,493 miles
  • 2018 – 147,906 miles
  • 2017 – 139,359 miles
  • 2016 – 115,369 miles
  • 2015 – 94,590 miles
  • 2014 – 70,964 miles
  • 2012 – 56,049 miles
  • 2011 – 121,333 miles
  • 2010 – 114,566 miles
  • 2009 – 112,624 miles
  • 2008 – 104,094 miles
  • 2007 – 17,231 miles
  • 2006 – 114,848 miles
  • 2005 – 91,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,800 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
  • AdvisoryChassis corroded and covered in underseal in places

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,800 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    156,800 miles
    Test number
    778787296601
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded and covered in underseal in places

  2. Pass156,800 miles (+450)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    156,800 miles
    Test number
    233765988955
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass156,350 miles (+1,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    156,350 miles
    Test number
    458315571276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass154,441 miles (+2,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    154,441 miles
    Test number
    214297103142
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndersealed

  5. Pass152,345 miles (+2,852)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    152,345 miles
    Test number
    903375281103
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner front wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass149,493 miles (+1,587)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    149,493 miles
    Test number
    242050406344
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass147,906 miles (+8,547)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    147,906 miles
    Test number
    434037961265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass139,359 miles (+98)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    139,359 miles
    Test number
    311930267806
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Fail139,261 miles (+23,892)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,261 miles
    Test number
    410992784266
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass115,369 miles (+20,779)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    115,369 miles
    Test number
    287217784000
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack

  11. Pass94,590 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    94,590 miles
    Test number
    186845175142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBONNET LOCK DOES NOT OPEN BY KEY
    • NoteOIL SUBSTANCE ON AND AROUND MAIN BRAKE PIPES
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail94,590 miles (+7,773)4 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,590 miles
    Test number
    546454175126
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBONNET LOCK DOES NOT OPEN BY KEY
    • NoteOIL SUBSTANCE ON AND AROUND MAIN BRAKE PIPES
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass86,817 miles (+15,853)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    86,817 miles
    Test number
    229010035006
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass70,964 miles (+14,915)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    70,964 miles
    Test number
    805394504044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass56,049 miles (-65,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    56,049 miles
    Test number
    179727142343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass121,333 miles (+6,767)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    121,333 miles
    Test number
    285218921341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  17. Pass114,566 miles (+1,942)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    114,566 miles
    Test number
    332369340391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass112,624 miles (+8,530)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    112,624 miles
    Test number
    771725939387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass104,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    104,094 miles
    Test number
    713731158376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    894910958326
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

  21. Pass17,231 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    17,231 miles
    Test number
    510761657372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail17,222 miles (-97,626)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,222 miles
    Test number
    620259647353
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass114,848 miles (+822)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    114,848 miles
    Test number
    582182336372
    • NoteADVISE O/SIDE -SIDE MARKER INOPERATIVE +INSECURE

  24. Fail114,026 miles (+22,450)10 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,026 miles
    Test number
    551781526303
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass91,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    91,576 miles
    Test number
    291086435334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 BCO

Does L13 BCO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 BCO is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 BCO?
The MOT on L13 BCO is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 BCO done?
L13 BCO was recorded at 156,800 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 3,205 miles a year.
Has L13 BCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 BCO has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on L13 BCO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 15 Dec 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L13 BCO find?
L13 BCO passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: central prop shaft bearing has slight play; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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