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White · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc

L18 BULMOT history

L18 BUL is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 5 Aug 2014. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 170,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

L18 BUL white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
170,468 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 BUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
5 Aug 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 BUL was last recorded at 170,468 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 10,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,873 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,595 miles
Average per year
13,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,468 miles
  • 2025 – 159,873 miles
  • 2024 – 149,709 miles
  • 2023 – 141,897 miles
  • 2022 – 129,630 miles
  • 2021 – 117,098 miles
  • 2020 – 110,022 miles
  • 2019 – 96,435 miles
  • 2018 – 77,144 miles
  • 2017 – 53,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,468 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pad message on dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,468 miles (+10,595)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    170,468 miles
    Test number
    130301618584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass159,873 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    159,873 miles
    Test number
    300426963931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail159,873 miles (+10,164)5 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,873 miles
    Test number
    766832820459
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass149,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    149,709 miles
    Test number
    508406874455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail149,709 miles (+7,812)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,709 miles
    Test number
    467910664528
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on the axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored by the brake pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass141,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    141,897 miles
    Test number
    814229854975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail141,896 miles (+12,266)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,896 miles
    Test number
    412423747442
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass129,630 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    129,630 miles
    Test number
    126616455387
    • AdvisoryBrake pad message on dash

  9. Fail129,630 miles (+12,532)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,630 miles
    Test number
    109103541231
    • MajorCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad message on dash

  10. Pass117,098 miles (+7,076)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    117,098 miles
    Test number
    213192829409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,022 miles (+13,587)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    110,022 miles
    Test number
    106299071054
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBonnet stif to open

  12. Pass96,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    96,435 miles
    Test number
    114204296090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail96,435 miles (+19,291)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,435 miles
    Test number
    639431533669
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass77,144 miles (+23,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    77,144 miles
    Test number
    731466846326
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass53,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    53,600 miles
    Test number
    786135914318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 BUL

Does L18 BUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 BUL is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 BUL?
The MOT on L18 BUL is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 BUL done?
L18 BUL was recorded at 170,468 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 13,564 miles a year.
Has L18 BUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 BUL has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 BUL 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 L18 BUL find?
L18 BUL passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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