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Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc

L1 RCLMOT history

L1 RCL is a grey diesel Ford Transit first used on 23 Jan 2015. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 185,391 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2026.

L1 RCL grey Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
185,391 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 RCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
23 Jan 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 RCL was last recorded at 185,391 miles on 4 Apr 2026, 15,443 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,948 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
15,443 miles
Average per year
13,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,391 miles
  • 2025 – 169,948 miles
  • 2024 – 154,430 miles
  • 2023 – 139,792 miles
  • 2022 – 124,635 miles
  • 2021 – 114,549 miles
  • 2020 – 103,426 miles
  • 2019 – 87,609 miles
  • 2018 – 72,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,391 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,391 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    185,391 miles
    Test number
    353620330797
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail185,391 miles (+15,443)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,391 miles
    Test number
    787506764145
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass169,948 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    169,948 miles
    Test number
    504358510335
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail169,948 miles (+15,518)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,948 miles
    Test number
    414927061826
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass154,430 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    154,430 miles
    Test number
    672071634161
    • AdvisoryOil sump corroded - oil seeping

  6. Fail154,430 miles (+14,638)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,430 miles
    Test number
    721850732674
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil sump corroded - oil seeping

  7. Pass139,792 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    139,792 miles
    Test number
    597983305504
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 50% of light working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail139,792 miles (+15,157)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,792 miles
    Test number
    374704721889
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 50% of light working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass124,635 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    124,635 miles
    Test number
    316567895044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail124,633 miles (+10,084)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,633 miles
    Test number
    140113911906
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Hose to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass114,549 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    114,549 miles
    Test number
    891443198870
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail114,549 miles (+11,123)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,549 miles
    Test number
    377124104742
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working mirror flasher (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass103,426 miles (+15,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    103,426 miles
    Test number
    146427615026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass87,609 miles (+14,945)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    87,609 miles
    Test number
    294863426378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass72,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,664 miles
    Test number
    524096626116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 RCL

Does L1 RCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 RCL is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 RCL?
The MOT on L1 RCL is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 RCL done?
L1 RCL was recorded at 185,391 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2026, an average of 13,665 miles a year.
Has L1 RCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 RCL has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 RCL 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 RCL find?
L1 RCL passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides.

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