Ford Transit
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,402 cc
L16 SUMMOT history
L16 SUM is a silver diesel Ford Transit first used on 29 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 151,140 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 151,140 mi
- At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,546 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 SUM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,402 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 29 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 SUM was last recorded at 151,140 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 151,136 miles · 25 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 5,546 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 151,140 miles
- 2025 – 149,718 miles
- 2024 – 146,647 miles
- 2023 – 145,500 miles
- 2021 – 142,530 miles
- 2020 – 140,746 miles
- 2019 – 136,668 miles
- 2018 – 129,248 miles
- 2017 – 127,371 miles
- 2015 – 126,758 miles
- 2014 – 123,501 miles
- 2013 – 122,013 miles
- 2012 – 119,836 miles
- 2010 – 101,254 miles
- 2008 – 50,910 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass151,140 miles
- AdvisoryCorrosion to undersideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryExhaust box corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear inner wheel arch corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
19 tests since 4 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,140 miles (+4)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 151,140 miles
- Test number
- 712748635333
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside
- AdvisoryExhaust box corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear inner wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Fail151,136 miles (+1,418)1 dangerous4 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,136 miles
- Test number
- 854050335562
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Sharp Edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside
- AdvisoryExhaust box corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear inner wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Pass149,718 miles (+553)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 149,718 miles
- Test number
- 297013037868
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail149,165 miles (+2,518)7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,165 miles
- Test number
- 644010216985
- MajorNearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill x 3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch by engine cradle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount prescribed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass146,647 miles (+1,147)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2025
- Odometer
- 146,647 miles
- Test number
- 802691060372
- AdvisoryCorrosion underneath
Pass145,500 miles (+2,970)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 145,500 miles
- Test number
- 366526529530
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass142,530 miles (+1,784)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 142,530 miles
- Test number
- 579262699632
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass140,746 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 140,746 miles
- Test number
- 504049463320
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail140,744 miles (+4,076)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,744 miles
- Test number
- 437005545681
- DangerousLeaf spring modified so the suspension is inoperative REAR SPRINGS HITTING CARRIERS (5.3.1 (d) (ii))
- MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH SIDES,REAR OUTER CHASSISA SPLIT BY BUMP STOPS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass136,668 miles (+7,420)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 136,668 miles
- Test number
- 947371393275
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass129,248 miles (+1,877)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2019
- Odometer
- 129,248 miles
- Test number
- 167925454340
- AdvisoryFront metal brake pipe corroded
Pass127,371 miles (+613)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2018
- Odometer
- 127,371 miles
- Test number
- 325926235151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,758 miles (+3,257)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 126,758 miles
- Test number
- 249210435295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,501 miles (+1,488)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 123,501 miles
- Test number
- 478981634291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,013 miles (+2,177)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 122,013 miles
- Test number
- 177075023291
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOffside rear brake reading low
Pass119,836 miles (+18,582)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 119,836 miles
- Test number
- 666736722230
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass101,254 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 101,254 miles
- Test number
- 343745230429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,252 miles (+50,342)5 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,252 miles
- Test number
- 434702130299
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth rear hub oil seals leaking
Pass50,910 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 50,910 miles
- Test number
- 730888348298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L16 SUM
- Does L16 SUM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 SUM is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 SUM?
- The MOT on L16 SUM is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 SUM done?
- L16 SUM was recorded at 151,140 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 5,546 miles a year.
- Has L16 SUM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 SUM has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on L16 SUM 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 L16 SUM find?
- L16 SUM passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 9 advisories: corrosion to underside; exhaust box corroded; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.
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