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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,496 cc

L23 NHEMOT history

L23 NHE is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 25 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 71,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
71,240 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 NHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
25 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 NHE was last recorded at 71,240 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 1,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Dec 2006: 8,455 miles, lower than 99,677 miles on 8 Dec 2005.
  • 22 Nov 2011: 38,852 miles, lower than 54,756 miles on 22 Dec 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
69,916 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,240 miles
  • 2024 – 69,916 miles
  • 2023 – 68,315 miles
  • 2022 – 66,130 miles
  • 2021 – 63,686 miles
  • 2020 – 61,891 miles
  • 2019 – 60,021 miles
  • 2018 – 58,276 miles
  • 2017 – 56,245 miles
  • 2016 – 54,305 miles
  • 2015 – 52,337 miles
  • 2014 – 49,597 miles
  • 2013 – 48,605 miles
  • 2012 – 41,839 miles
  • 2011 – 38,981 miles
  • 2010 – 54,756 miles
  • 2009 – 28,543 miles
  • 2008 – 21,832 miles
  • 2007 – 15,755 miles
  • 2006 – 8,463 miles
  • 2005 – 99,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,240 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Slight play in offside of steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced extensive repairs around rear body and panels, heavily undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attatchment

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to wear bar indicators

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear brakes has extensive fluctuation

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

32 tests since 2 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,240 miles (+1,324)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    71,240 miles
    Test number
    723731007765
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass69,916 miles (+1,601)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    69,916 miles
    Test number
    210183463923
    • AdvisoryCentre box cracked
    • AdvisoryPropshaft centre mounting worn
    • AdvisoryStrut tops have been repaired inside and out advise outer repair needs seam welding

  3. Pass68,315 miles (+2,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    68,315 miles
    Test number
    188628470736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper strut top corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass66,130 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    66,130 miles
    Test number
    992290262496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail66,102 miles (+2,416)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,102 miles
    Test number
    776828239976
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lamp lense broken (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass63,686 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    63,686 miles
    Test number
    633965235400
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside of steering rack

  7. Fail63,666 miles (+1,775)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,666 miles
    Test number
    909236740608
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside of steering rack

  8. Pass61,891 miles (+1,870)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    61,891 miles
    Test number
    126065496780
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main line (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront slight play in inner rack joint
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExtensive previous repairs through out, heavily undersealed

  9. Pass60,021 miles (+27)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    60,021 miles
    Test number
    552427464735
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced extensive repairs around rear body and panels, heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attatchment (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to wear bar indicators (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear brakes has extensive fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced previous extensive repairs, heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both inner rack joints

  10. Fail59,994 miles (+1,718)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,994 miles
    Test number
    203707087406
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing as marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outrigger as marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced extensive repairs around rear body and panels, heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attatchment (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to wear bar indicators (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear brakes has extensive fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced previous extensive repairs, heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both inner rack joints

  11. Pass58,276 miles (+2,031)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    58,276 miles
    Test number
    602094348424
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBody and chassis heavily undersealed

  12. Pass56,245 miles (+1,940)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    56,245 miles
    Test number
    920432632597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,305 miles (+1,968)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    54,305 miles
    Test number
    939993455624
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryN/s ball joint rubber deteriorated

  14. Pass52,337 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    52,337 miles
    Test number
    225529148022
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisorySmokes on tick over

  15. Fail52,302 miles (+2,705)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,302 miles
    Test number
    794578845519
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported rubber split (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section as marked with yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section as marked with yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisorySmokes on tick over

  16. Pass49,597 miles (+992)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    49,597 miles
    Test number
    907369734356
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  17. Pass48,605 miles (+6,766)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    48,605 miles
    Test number
    428080233426
    • NoteCentre propshaft bearing worn
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass41,839 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    41,839 miles
    Test number
    387509242350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,803 miles (+2,822)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,803 miles
    Test number
    736660442378
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated

  20. Pass38,981 miles (+129)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    38,981 miles
    Test number
    408144431421
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBack panel extensive repairs and heavly under sealed
    • NoteBattery leads insecure
    • NoteInner and outer sills corroded

  21. Fail38,852 miles (-15,904)8 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,852 miles
    Test number
    549156421384
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBack panel extensive repairs and heavly under sealed
    • NoteBattery leads insecure
    • NoteInner and outer sills corroded

  22. Pass54,756 miles (+20,050)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    54,756 miles
    Test number
    991406050330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,706 miles (+6,163)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,706 miles
    Test number
    252178240320
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s/r h/brake efficiency low in comparison with o/s/r

  24. Pass28,543 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,543 miles
    Test number
    180165749360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail28,526 miles (+6,694)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,526 miles
    Test number
    862514649344
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBlue smoke from exhaust advise further inspection

  26. Pass21,832 miles (+6,077)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    21,832 miles
    Test number
    292783648357
    • NoteFront anti roll bar d bushes worn

  27. Pass15,755 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    15,755 miles
    Test number
    581651557393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail15,678 miles (+7,215)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,678 miles
    Test number
    820360147353
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  29. Pass8,463 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    8,463 miles
    Test number
    682425246300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail8,455 miles (-91,222)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,455 miles
    Test number
    832949036381
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass99,677 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    99,677 miles
    Test number
    554582445327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail99,667 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,667 miles
    Test number
    243466135303
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L23 NHE

Does L23 NHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 NHE is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L23 NHE?
The MOT on L23 NHE is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 NHE done?
L23 NHE was recorded at 71,240 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025.
Has L23 NHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 NHE has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on L23 NHE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 5 Dec 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L23 NHE find?
L23 NHE passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: central front prop shaft bearing has slight play; front lower anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; oil leak, but not excessive.

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