Ford Transit
White · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc
L23 ESBMOT history
L23 ESB is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 31 Jan 2014. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2025 and it has passed 9 of 9 MOT tests, with 148,959 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 148,959 mi
- At MOT on 11 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 9
- 9 passed · 0 failed
- Per year
- 3,245 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 ESB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 31 Jan 2014
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 ESB was last recorded at 148,959 miles on 11 Nov 2024, 6,404 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 Nov 2021: 133,658 miles, lower than 248,117 miles on 10 Nov 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 142,555 miles · 23 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 6,404 miles
- Average per year
- 3,245 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 148,959 miles
- 2023 – 142,555 miles
- 2022 – 137,669 miles
- 2021 – 133,658 miles
- 2020 – 248,117 miles
- 2019 – 180,452 miles
- 2018 – 161,174 miles
- 2017 – 123,682 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass148,959 miles
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
9 tests since 27 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,959 miles (+6,404)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 148,959 miles
- Test number
- 782007027559
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass142,555 miles (+4,886)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 142,555 miles
- Test number
- 442500471690
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
Pass137,669 miles (+4,011)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 137,669 miles
- Test number
- 776660100049
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass133,658 miles (-114,459)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 133,658 miles
- Test number
- 289727098325
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass248,117 miles (+26,874)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 248,117 miles
- Test number
- 188440002856
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass221,243 miles (+40,791)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 221,243 miles
- Test number
- 524483863043
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Steering arm has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass180,452 miles (+19,278)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 180,452 miles
- Test number
- 725056101553
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass161,174 miles (+37,492)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 161,174 miles
- Test number
- 562891850101
- AdvisoryFront windscreen damaged more than 40mm outside zone A not seriously affecting drivers view off road
Pass123,682 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 123,682 miles
- Test number
- 163932140429
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryFront windscreen damaged more than 40mm outside zone A, not affecting drivers view of road
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre sidewall perished
Questions about L23 ESB
- Does L23 ESB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L23 ESB expired on 11 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L23 ESB?
- The MOT on L23 ESB expired on 11 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L23 ESB done?
- L23 ESB was recorded at 148,959 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2024, an average of 3,245 miles a year.
- Has L23 ESB ever failed its MOT?
- No. L23 ESB has passed all 9 of its MOT tests on record.
- Has the mileage on L23 ESB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Nov 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L23 ESB find?
- L23 ESB passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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