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White · Diesel · 2006 · 2,402 cc

L18 MLTMOT history

L18 MLT is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 30 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 28 MOT tests, with 131,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

L18 MLT white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
131,874 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
15 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,573 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 MLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 MLT was last recorded at 131,874 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 6,342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,532 miles · 15 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
6,342 miles
Average per year
6,573 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,874 miles
  • 2024 – 125,532 miles
  • 2023 – 118,812 miles
  • 2022 – 111,804 miles
  • 2021 – 101,991 miles
  • 2020 – 89,599 miles
  • 2019 – 85,845 miles
  • 2018 – 80,725 miles
  • 2016 – 74,153 miles
  • 2015 – 65,720 miles
  • 2013 – 53,685 miles
  • 2012 – 46,803 miles
  • 2011 – 39,286 miles
  • 2010 – 32,410 miles
  • 2009 – 23,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,874 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,874 miles (+6,342)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    131,874 miles
    Test number
    623091616088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,532 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    125,532 miles
    Test number
    309508547263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail125,519 miles (+6,707)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,519 miles
    Test number
    823648149517
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass118,812 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    118,812 miles
    Test number
    388068119426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail118,386 miles (+6,582)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,386 miles
    Test number
    527292734997
    • MajorNearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Pass111,804 miles (+394)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    111,804 miles
    Test number
    105247779312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail111,410 miles (+9,419)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,410 miles
    Test number
    122870536213
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass101,991 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    101,991 miles
    Test number
    763752495961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail101,982 miles (+12,383)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,982 miles
    Test number
    586831177013
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass89,599 miles (+94)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,599 miles
    Test number
    485747477212
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion holes inner door cill
    • AdvisoryBody floor holed
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft centre bearing worn
  11. Fail89,505 miles (+3,660)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,505 miles
    Test number
    494130447190
    • MajorCentral Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBody floor holed
    • AdvisoryRear mudguards missing
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft centre bearing worn
  12. Pass85,845 miles (+5,120)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    85,845 miles
    Test number
    293923314859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both steps
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Pass80,725 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    80,725 miles
    Test number
    499091495268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both front steps
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWipers slightly smeary
  14. Fail80,717 miles (+6,564)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,717 miles
    Test number
    571294107110
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both front steps
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWipers slightly smeary
  15. Pass74,153 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    74,153 miles
    Test number
    670775904290
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  16. Fail74,153 miles (+8,433)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,153 miles
    Test number
    531778926219
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  17. Pass65,720 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    65,720 miles
    Test number
    745499769709
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  18. Fail65,716 miles (+12,031)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,716 miles
    Test number
    635939490844
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass53,685 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    53,685 miles
    Test number
    126729023345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Fail53,685 miles (+6,882)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,685 miles
    Test number
    829584423328
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass46,803 miles (+877)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    46,803 miles
    Test number
    977001012308
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti-slip wearing thin
  22. Fail45,926 miles (+6,640)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,926 miles
    Test number
    435853592291
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti slip pad wearing thin, clutch pedal anti slip pad missing.
    • NoteN/s passenger door difficult to open from outside!
  23. Pass39,286 miles (+84)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    39,286 miles
    Test number
    108528371214
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti slip pad wearing thin!
    • NoteClutch pedal anti slip pad missing!
    • NoteNon obligatory o/s/r outline end marker light not working.
  24. Fail39,202 miles (+6,792)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,202 miles
    Test number
    746013771237
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti slip pad wearing thin!
    • NoteClutch pedal anti slip pad missing!
    • NoteNon obligatory o/s/r outline end marker light not working.
  25. Pass32,410 miles (+6)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    32,410 miles
    Test number
    934263170258
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteClutch and brake pedal anti slip rubbers deteriorating.
    • NoteO/s/r non obligatory outline end marker lamp incomplete.
    • NoteWindscreen has damage n/s outside swept area.
  26. Fail32,404 miles (+8,891)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,404 miles
    Test number
    280282470272
    • DangerousNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteClutch and brake pedal anti slip rubbers deteriorating.
    • NoteO/s/r non obligatory outline end marker lamp incomplete.
    • NoteWindscreen has damage n/s outside swept area.
  27. Pass23,513 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    23,513 miles
    Test number
    313256029298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail23,366 miles1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,366 miles
    Test number
    242582229260
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about L18 MLT

Does L18 MLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 MLT is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 MLT?
The MOT on L18 MLT is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 MLT done?
L18 MLT was recorded at 131,874 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 6,573 miles a year.
Has L18 MLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 MLT has failed 13 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 MLT 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 MLT find?
L18 MLT passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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