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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2005 · 2,402 cc

L20 MVHMOT history

L20 MVH is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 158,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

L20 MVH white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
158,115 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,124 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 MVH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 MVH was last recorded at 158,115 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 2,459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Oct 2019: 49,953 miles, lower than 143,985 miles on 21 Nov 2018.
  • 24 Mar 2023: 53,743 miles, lower than 57,527 miles on 8 Mar 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
155,656 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,459 miles
Average per year
7,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,115 miles
  • 2025 – 155,656 miles
  • 2024 – 154,527 miles
  • 2023 – 53,743 miles
  • 2021 – 57,527 miles
  • 2019 – 49,953 miles
  • 2018 – 143,985 miles
  • 2017 – 137,837 miles
  • 2016 – 130,380 miles
  • 2015 – 122,710 miles
  • 2014 – 109,497 miles
  • 2013 – 92,285 miles
  • 2012 – 84,931 miles
  • 2011 – 74,876 miles
  • 2010 – 61,941 miles
  • 2009 – 50,003 miles
  • 2008 – 34,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,115 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Underbody corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,115 miles (+2,459)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    158,115 miles
    Test number
    544392191110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass155,656 miles (+1,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    155,656 miles
    Test number
    450168111399
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  3. Pass154,527 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    154,527 miles
    Test number
    523008838287
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  4. Fail154,527 miles (+100,784)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,527 miles
    Test number
    147952274779
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  5. Pass53,743 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    53,743 miles
    Test number
    755658670205
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tailpipe starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hub back plate damp

  6. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    133561579950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. FailMileage not read3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    686881426081
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass57,527 miles (+7,574)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    57,527 miles
    Test number
    280150085582
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck return pipe in poor condition
    • AdvisoryHandbrake on warning light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPropshaft rear bearing carrier in poor condition

  9. Pass49,953 miles (-94,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,953 miles
    Test number
    265244596821
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass143,985 miles (+6,148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    143,985 miles
    Test number
    984467232113
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel filler neck rubber return pipe badly perished & cracked !
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryPropshaft rear bearing carrier in poor condition

  11. Pass137,837 miles (+7,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    137,837 miles
    Test number
    506339866981
    • AdvisoryPropshaft centre rear bearing mount worn

  12. Pass130,380 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    130,380 miles
    Test number
    965437784454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal leak at backplate
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail130,378 miles (+7,668)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,378 miles
    Test number
    327581758741
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal leak at backplate
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass122,710 miles (+13,213)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    122,710 miles
    Test number
    970910028228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft centre bearing worn

  15. Pass109,497 miles (+43)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    109,497 miles
    Test number
    906410914369
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail109,454 miles (+17,169)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,454 miles
    Test number
    606249404351
    • FailureNearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass92,285 miles (+7,354)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    92,285 miles
    Test number
    229005003308
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass84,931 miles (+10,055)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    84,931 miles
    Test number
    808567812393
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass74,876 miles (+12,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    74,876 miles
    Test number
    408033411343
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass61,941 miles (+11,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    61,941 miles
    Test number
    622133710315
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass50,003 miles (+15,320)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    50,003 miles
    Test number
    940345119390
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NotePropshaft rear rubber mounting worn
    • NoteRear brake imbalance

  22. Pass34,683 miles (+39)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    34,683 miles
    Test number
    590277718321
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside rear back plate damp

  23. Fail34,644 miles1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,644 miles
    Test number
    444286618357
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside rear back plate damp

Questions about L20 MVH

Does L20 MVH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 MVH is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 MVH?
The MOT on L20 MVH is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 MVH done?
L20 MVH was recorded at 158,115 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 7,124 miles a year.
Has L20 MVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 MVH has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L20 MVH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 29 Oct 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L20 MVH find?
L20 MVH passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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