Ford Transit
Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,402 cc
L18 AULMOT history
L18 AUL is a red diesel Ford Transit first used on 16 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 179,191 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 179,191 mi
- At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 16 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 1,909 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 AUL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,402 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 16 Oct 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Nov 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
L18 AUL was last recorded at 179,191 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 1,503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 31 Mar 2010: 108,481 miles, lower than 173,245 miles on 1 Oct 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 177,688 miles · 11 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,503 miles
- Average per year
- 1,909 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 179,191 miles
- 2024 – 177,688 miles
- 2022 – 172,643 miles
- 2021 – 164,173 miles
- 2020 – 160,936 miles
- 2018 – 158,058 miles
- 2017 – 142,789 miles
- 2016 – 132,749 miles
- 2015 – 127,020 miles
- 2014 – 122,166 miles
- 2013 – 118,902 miles
- 2012 – 117,879 miles
- 2011 – 115,074 miles
- 2010 – 108,481 miles
- 2008 – 173,245 miles
- 2007 – 159,637 miles
- 2006 – 143,148 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail179,191 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2013
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2017
Bonnet not opening
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
29 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail179,191 miles (+1,503)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 179,191 miles
- Test number
- 4990269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,688 miles (+5,045)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 177,688 miles
- Test number
- 3016528
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass172,643 miles (+242)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2023
- Odometer
- 172,643 miles
- Test number
- 775449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail172,401 miles (+8,228)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 172,401 miles
- Test number
- 707266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,173 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 164,173 miles
- Test number
- 22844451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,155 miles (+3,219)
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,155 miles
- Test number
- 22823414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,936 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 160,936 miles
- Test number
- 270738710764
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,936 miles (+2,878)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,936 miles
- Test number
- 627393183279
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass158,058 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2019
- Odometer
- 158,058 miles
- Test number
- 268652724976
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,057 miles (+15,268)10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,057 miles
- Test number
- 133113690681
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass142,789 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 142,789 miles
- Test number
- 904457521456
- AdvisoryRepairs to rear chassis are covered in thick black underseal
Fail142,785 miles (+10,036)3 dangerous6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,785 miles
- Test number
- 162031416707
- DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass132,749 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 132,749 miles
- Test number
- 156728452327
- AdvisoryBonnet not opening
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Fail132,745 miles (+5,725)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,745 miles
- Test number
- 192113489800
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBonnet not opening
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Pass127,020 miles (+4,854)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 127,020 miles
- Test number
- 445709165003
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass122,166 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 122,166 miles
- Test number
- 335010284026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,160 miles (+3,258)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,160 miles
- Test number
- 987847674077
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Fail118,902 miles3 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,902 miles
- Test number
- 155586783406
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOuter Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass118,902 miles (+1,023)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 118,902 miles
- Test number
- 867556583041
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOuter Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass117,879 miles (+2,805)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 117,879 miles
- Test number
- 987892662014
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass115,074 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 115,074 miles
- Test number
- 147957281408
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBrake pipes covered grease
Fail115,074 miles (+6,593)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,074 miles
- Test number
- 935277381018
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBrake pipes covered grease
Pass108,481 miles (-64,764)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 108,481 miles
- Test number
- 521140890020
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass173,245 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 173,245 miles
- Test number
- 313085778444
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
Fail173,238 miles (+13,601)10 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,238 miles
- Test number
- 994769568276
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
- FailureOffside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
Pass159,637 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 159,637 miles
- Test number
- 123758277220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail159,637 miles (+16,489)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,637 miles
- Test number
- 302644677483
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass143,148 miles (+510)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 143,148 miles
- Test number
- 360765486449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,638 miles6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,638 miles
- Test number
- 493026876223
- FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about L18 AUL
- Does L18 AUL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L18 AUL expired on 10 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L18 AUL?
- The MOT on L18 AUL expired on 10 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L18 AUL done?
- L18 AUL was recorded at 179,191 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 1,909 miles a year.
- Has L18 AUL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 AUL has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L18 AUL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Mar 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L18 AUL find?
- L18 AUL failed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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