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Pink and Cream · Diesel · 2003 · 2,402 cc

L1 NMLMOT history

L1 NML is a pink and cream diesel Ford Transit first used on 11 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 177,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2025.

L1 NML pink Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2026
Mileage
177,699 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 NML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Pink and Cream
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 NML was last recorded at 177,699 miles on 13 Mar 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,694 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
6,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 177,699 miles
  • 2024 – 175,052 miles
  • 2023 – 172,170 miles
  • 2022 – 169,226 miles
  • 2021 – 166,299 miles
  • 2020 – 163,310 miles
  • 2019 – 160,507 miles
  • 2018 – 157,731 miles
  • 2017 – 154,294 miles
  • 2016 – 151,160 miles
  • 2015 – 148,136 miles
  • 2014 – 145,686 miles
  • 2013 – 143,278 miles
  • 2012 – 140,327 miles
  • 2011 – 137,663 miles
  • 2010 – 133,694 miles
  • 2009 – 130,500 miles
  • 2008 – 117,893 miles
  • 2007 – 89,239 miles
  • 2006 – 64,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,699 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner arch corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner arch corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,699 miles (+5)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    177,699 miles
    Test number
    813173137275
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle

  2. Fail177,694 miles (+2,642)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,694 miles
    Test number
    774300788822
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle

  3. Pass175,052 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    175,052 miles
    Test number
    867236364735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail175,046 miles (+2,876)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,046 miles
    Test number
    104487662103
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated bearing housing worn (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose not attached (7.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing near susp turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing near susp turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead / inner wing holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage loose buckle bolt loose on seat, also buckle incorrectly positioned for correct attachment to belt clip (7.1.1 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass172,170 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    172,170 miles
    Test number
    594794042936
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated gearbox flange (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheelarch / floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail172,170 miles (+2,944)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,170 miles
    Test number
    119684029118
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated gearbox flange (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheelarch / floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass169,226 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    169,226 miles
    Test number
    943610618314
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail169,221 miles (+2,922)9 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,221 miles
    Test number
    481473214026
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill repair not fully welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of sill to arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass166,299 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    166,299 miles
    Test number
    917854500874
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring hanger out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail166,299 miles (+2,989)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,299 miles
    Test number
    472881917384
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring hanger out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass163,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    163,310 miles
    Test number
    383096908873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail163,310 miles (+2,803)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,310 miles
    Test number
    482810809617
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions under inflated (5.2.3 (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working empty of water (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass160,507 miles (+2,776)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    160,507 miles
    Test number
    308869771861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass157,731 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    157,731 miles
    Test number
    316559937947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySlight play centre prop u/j

  15. Fail157,731 miles (+3,437)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,731 miles
    Test number
    599301251748
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySlight play centre prop u/j

  16. Pass154,294 miles (+3,134)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    154,294 miles
    Test number
    264018180426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass151,160 miles (+3,024)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    151,160 miles
    Test number
    428500340826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass148,136 miles (+2,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    148,136 miles
    Test number
    106646785467
    • 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)

  19. Pass145,686 miles (+2,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    145,686 miles
    Test number
    578306784079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass143,278 miles (+2,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    143,278 miles
    Test number
    776427783061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail140,327 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,327 miles
    Test number
    518893282031
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass140,327 miles (+2,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    140,327 miles
    Test number
    968833982080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Pass137,663 miles (+3,969)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    137,663 miles
    Test number
    167372681087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass133,694 miles (+3,194)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    133,694 miles
    Test number
    264155080007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear reg deteriorated

  25. Pass130,500 miles (+12,607)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    130,500 miles
    Test number
    674905059151
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass117,893 miles (+28,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    117,893 miles
    Test number
    534464168137
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass89,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    89,239 miles
    Test number
    544605647135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass89,239 miles (+24,805)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    89,239 miles
    Test number
    334675547132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass64,434 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    64,434 miles
    Test number
    104561556108
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Questions about L1 NML

Does L1 NML currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L1 NML expired on 27 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L1 NML?
The MOT on L1 NML expired on 27 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L1 NML done?
L1 NML was recorded at 177,699 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2025, an average of 6,030 miles a year.
Has L1 NML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 NML has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L1 NML 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 L1 NML find?
L1 NML passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2025 with 10 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 7 more.

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