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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2008 · 2,402 cc

L21 MBJMOT history

L21 MBJ is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 25 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 178,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

L21 MBJ white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
178,755 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 MBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 MBJ was last recorded at 178,755 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 2,253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,502 miles · 4 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
2,253 miles
Average per year
10,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,755 miles
  • 2025 – 176,502 miles
  • 2024 – 174,858 miles
  • 2023 – 172,790 miles
  • 2022 – 169,296 miles
  • 2021 – 164,494 miles
  • 2020 – 151,431 miles
  • 2019 – 129,144 miles
  • 2018 – 104,991 miles
  • 2017 – 80,449 miles
  • 2016 – 74,019 miles
  • 2015 – 72,049 miles
  • 2014 – 70,304 miles
  • 2013 – 53,919 miles
  • 2012 – 40,163 miles
  • 2011 – 24,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,755 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryInner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Front Lower oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,755 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    178,755 miles
    Test number
    975075122020
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail178,755 miles (+2,253)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,755 miles
    Test number
    370371536481
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass176,502 miles (+1,644)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    176,502 miles
    Test number
    894120658135
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tyre(twin wheel) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOuter Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass174,858 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    174,858 miles
    Test number
    608426534251
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coolant leak expansion bottle empty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat belt real (7.1.2 (b))

  5. Fail174,858 miles (+2,068)7 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,858 miles
    Test number
    600530578680
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coolant leak expansion bottle empty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat belt real (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass172,790 miles (+68)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    172,790 miles
    Test number
    333929278082
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear hub seals weeping oil

  7. Fail172,722 miles (+3,426)2 dangerous11 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,722 miles
    Test number
    418208036246
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear hub seals weeping oil

  8. Pass169,296 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    169,296 miles
    Test number
    485787052587
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower oil leak
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear no-plate lamp in-op
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front brake pads near limit
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear anti-roll bar d-bushes worn

  9. Fail169,295 miles (+4,801)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,295 miles
    Test number
    768381669347
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and hub seal leaking oil (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower oil leak
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear no-plate lamp in-op
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front brake pads near limit
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear anti-roll bar d-bushes worn

  10. Pass164,494 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    164,494 miles
    Test number
    778584719200
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail164,494 miles (+13,063)6 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,494 miles
    Test number
    924315545752
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass151,431 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    151,431 miles
    Test number
    782227527334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail151,426 miles (+22,282)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,426 miles
    Test number
    547704072567
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass129,144 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    129,144 miles
    Test number
    808798307961
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Fail129,144 miles (+24,153)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,144 miles
    Test number
    257697252036
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass104,991 miles (+19)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    104,991 miles
    Test number
    345731001895
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  17. Fail104,972 miles (+24,523)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,972 miles
    Test number
    837625462777
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  18. Pass80,449 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    80,449 miles
    Test number
    721348956788
    • AdvisoryBoth blades split on ends.
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has small cut in tread.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail80,449 miles (+6,430)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,449 miles
    Test number
    107554300430
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth blades split on ends.
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has small cut in tread.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass74,019 miles (+1,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    74,019 miles
    Test number
    384234110518
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass72,049 miles (+1,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,049 miles
    Test number
    856953852979
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass70,304 miles (+16,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    70,304 miles
    Test number
    235275964252
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass53,919 miles (+13,756)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    53,919 miles
    Test number
    199747063264
    • NoteFront and rear disc pads worn very low...Nail in n/s/r inner tyre....Front screen damage...

  24. Pass40,163 miles (+15,450)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    40,163 miles
    Test number
    879650172265
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass24,713 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    24,713 miles
    Test number
    108679061255
    • NoteScrew in n/s/r inner tyre

  26. Fail24,713 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,713 miles
    Test number
    149769561202
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteScrew in n/s/r inner tyre

Questions about L21 MBJ

Does L21 MBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 MBJ is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 MBJ?
The MOT on L21 MBJ is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 MBJ done?
L21 MBJ was recorded at 178,755 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 10,377 miles a year.
Has L21 MBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 MBJ has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 MBJ 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 L21 MBJ find?
L21 MBJ passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both arches; inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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