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Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,490 cc

L23 BNGMOT history

L23 BNG is a silver diesel Ford first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 152,860 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
152,860 km
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,931 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 BNG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 BNG was last recorded at 152,860 km on 14 Apr 2026, 26,660 km more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,200 km · 14 Feb 2018
Between the last two tests
26,660 km
Average per year
3,931 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,860 km
  • 2018 – 126,200 km
  • 2017 – 124,088 km
  • 2013 – 113,942 km
  • 2012 – 111,310 km
  • 2010 – 107,982 km
  • 2009 – 95,053 km
  • 2008 – 85,699 km
  • 2007 – 79,922 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,860 km
  • AdvisoryFront Oil 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,860 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    152,860 km
    Test number
    506879427853
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass149,544 miles (+4,766)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    149,544 miles
    Test number
    821736342349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass144,778 miles (+4,338)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    144,778 miles
    Test number
    269616948397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass140,440 miles (+4,141)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    140,440 miles
    Test number
    842527281315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass136,299 miles (+2,729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    136,299 miles
    Test number
    916753930351
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass133,570 miles (+1,515)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    133,570 miles
    Test number
    297735539972
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass132,055 miles (+4,191)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    132,055 miles
    Test number
    111146649566
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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))

  8. Pass127,864 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    127,864 miles
    Test number
    897390684251
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut 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))

  9. Pass126,200 km (+2,112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    126,200 km
    Test number
    240376472245
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing on edge of tread

  10. Pass124,088 km
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    124,088 km
    Test number
    740005434234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail124,088 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,088 km
    Test number
    159869703301
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass122,042 miles (+2,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    122,042 miles
    Test number
    391236630951
    • AdvisoryRear fog starting to fade
    • AdvisoryRear some corrosion bothwheel arches

  13. Pass119,526 miles (+31)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    119,526 miles
    Test number
    317330245057
    • NoteNearside wiper blade starting to split
    • NoteOffside rear wheel arch starting to corrode
    • NoteSteering and suspension gaiters perishing

  14. Fail119,495 miles (+2,508)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,495 miles
    Test number
    357223735009
    • FailureOffside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade starting to split
    • NoteOffside rear wheel arch starting to corrode
    • NoteSteering and suspension gaiters perishing

  15. Pass116,987 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    116,987 miles
    Test number
    298228324037
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass113,942 km (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    113,942 km
    Test number
    565537733039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail113,939 km (+2,629)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,939 km
    Test number
    448826433006
    • FailureRear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

  18. Pass111,310 km1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    111,310 km
    Test number
    105752432094
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth front and o/s rear tyres starting to perish on side walls
    • NoteExhurst starting to corrod in places and and as a slight blow

  19. Fail109,507 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,507 miles
    Test number
    545169831086
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass109,507 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    109,507 miles
    Test number
    718609431067
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass107,982 km (+12,929)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    107,982 km
    Test number
    963654850051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass95,053 km (+9,354)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    95,053 km
    Test number
    670049659123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass85,699 km (+5,777)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    85,699 km
    Test number
    341378278117
    • NoteCenter exhaust section rusty

  24. Pass79,922 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    79,922 km
    Test number
    701139667293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail79,922 km1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,922 km
    Test number
    720147667286
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L23 BNG

Does L23 BNG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 BNG is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 BNG?
The MOT on L23 BNG is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 BNG done?
L23 BNG was recorded at 152,860 km at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 3,931 km a year.
Has L23 BNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 BNG has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on L23 BNG 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 L23 BNG find?
L23 BNG passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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