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Ford Transit

Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 2,198 cc

L23 GWSMOT history

L23 GWS is a silver diesel Ford Transit first used on 29 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 158,684 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

L23 GWS silver Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
158,684 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
15,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 GWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 GWS was last recorded at 158,684 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 12,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
146,451 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12,233 miles
Average per year
15,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,684 miles
  • 2025 – 146,451 miles
  • 2024 – 129,631 miles
  • 2023 – 110,844 miles
  • 2022 – 89,277 miles
  • 2021 – 70,163 miles
  • 2020 – 54,224 miles
  • 2019 – 37,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,684 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 23 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,684 miles (+12,233)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    158,684 miles
    Test number
    655989417246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass146,451 miles (+16,820)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    146,451 miles
    Test number
    808998874764
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources No plate lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass129,631 miles (+18,787)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    129,631 miles
    Test number
    113425594015
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass110,844 miles (+21,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    110,844 miles
    Test number
    895879810117
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass89,277 miles (+19,114)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    89,277 miles
    Test number
    433479838283
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 3mm and cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

  6. Pass70,163 miles (+9,628)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,163 miles
    Test number
    793776007006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    60,535 miles
    Test number
    232716433971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail60,534 miles (+6,310)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,534 miles
    Test number
    157415515183
    • MajorTrailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass54,224 miles (+16,730)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    54,224 miles
    Test number
    731954750630
    • 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))

  10. Pass37,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    37,494 miles
    Test number
    692743439296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail37,494 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,494 miles
    Test number
    946974899571
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Questions about L23 GWS

Does L23 GWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 GWS is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 GWS?
The MOT on L23 GWS is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 GWS done?
L23 GWS was recorded at 158,684 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 15,697 miles a year.
Has L23 GWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 GWS has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on L23 GWS 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 GWS find?
L23 GWS passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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