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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

L23 MKEMOT history

L23 MKE is a black diesel Ford Transit first used on 7 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 234,993 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

L23 MKE black Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
234,993 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
18,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 MKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
7 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 MKE was last recorded at 234,993 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 20,395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,598 miles · 27 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
20,395 miles
Average per year
18,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 234,993 miles
  • 2025 – 214,598 miles
  • 2024 – 190,905 miles
  • 2023 – 171,119 miles
  • 2022 – 149,847 miles
  • 2021 – 129,609 miles
  • 2020 – 110,712 miles
  • 2019 – 92,653 miles
  • 2018 – 76,184 miles
  • 2017 – 61,128 miles
  • 2016 – 47,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass234,993 miles
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Lower non obligatory mirror glass damaged
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Central Front Lower engine/gearbox mount worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass234,993 miles (+20,395)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    234,993 miles
    Test number
    661257000739
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower non obligatory mirror glass damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass214,598 miles (+23,693)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    214,598 miles
    Test number
    710900677753
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower engine mount worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside non obligatory mirror damaged

  3. Pass190,905 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    190,905 miles
    Test number
    992505416472
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower engine/gearbox mount worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged

  4. Fail190,905 miles (+19,786)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,905 miles
    Test number
    105384783014
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower engine/gearbox mount worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass171,119 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    171,119 miles
    Test number
    232691392614
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail171,119 miles (+21,272)1 dangerous1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,119 miles
    Test number
    203500535322
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire high pressure fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass149,847 miles (+20,238)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    149,847 miles
    Test number
    463255299528
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass129,609 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    129,609 miles
    Test number
    774124094705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail129,609 miles (+18,897)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,609 miles
    Test number
    440915040641
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass110,712 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,712 miles
    Test number
    726149213812
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  11. Fail110,712 miles (+18,059)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,712 miles
    Test number
    957402343762
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  12. Pass92,653 miles (+16,469)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,653 miles
    Test number
    485708416380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,184 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    76,184 miles
    Test number
    226662156039
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Fail76,184 miles (+15,056)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,184 miles
    Test number
    539320516370
    • MajorBrake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Pass61,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    61,128 miles
    Test number
    564118976290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,128 miles (+13,416)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,128 miles
    Test number
    226478306677
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass47,712 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    47,712 miles
    Test number
    561672152104
    • 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 MKE

Does L23 MKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 MKE is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 MKE?
The MOT on L23 MKE is valid until 9 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 MKE done?
L23 MKE was recorded at 234,993 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 18,710 miles a year.
Has L23 MKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 MKE has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L23 MKE 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 MKE find?
L23 MKE passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside lower non obligatory mirror glass damaged, and 1 more.

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