
Ford Transit
White · Diesel · 2004 · 2,402 cc
L26 GCSMOT history
L26 GCS is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 5 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 201,654 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 201,654 mi
- At MOT on 25 Apr 2023
- MOT tests
- 26
- 16 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 8,238 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 GCS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,402 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 5 Nov 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Apr 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 GCS was last recorded at 201,654 miles on 25 Apr 2023, 5,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 195,796 miles · 17 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 5,858 miles
- Average per year
- 8,238 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 201,654 miles
- 2022 – 195,796 miles
- 2021 – 189,803 miles
- 2020 – 185,897 miles
- 2019 – 181,589 miles
- 2018 – 176,056 miles
- 2017 – 169,251 miles
- 2016 – 160,754 miles
- 2015 – 152,935 miles
- 2014 – 141,164 miles
- 2013 – 133,928 miles
- 2012 – 123,769 miles
- 2011 – 112,517 miles
- 2010 – 97,078 miles
- 2009 – 87,811 miles
- 2008 – 77,128 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive 1/2 shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all chassis showing signs of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Side repeater not working
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 13 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass201,654 miles3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 201,654 miles
- Test number
- 140204645725
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive 1/2 shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all chassis showing signs of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail201,654 miles (+5,858)3 major3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,654 miles
- Test number
- 153965892262
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive 1/2 shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all chassis showing signs of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass195,796 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 195,796 miles
- Test number
- 863034355157
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail195,796 miles (+5,993)1 dangerous12 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,796 miles
- Test number
- 696124586988
- DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSide repeater not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil low
Pass189,803 miles (+3,906)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 189,803 miles
- Test number
- 887370174076
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass185,897 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 185,897 miles
- Test number
- 799402792214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail185,897 miles (+4,308)1 dangerous12 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,897 miles
- Test number
- 233911896161
- DangerousProp shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorDropside component insecure all (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorExhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorPosition lamp not working side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorTrailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass181,589 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 181,589 miles
- Test number
- 976217807603
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail181,589 miles (+5,533)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,589 miles
- Test number
- 382234685135
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass176,056 miles (+6,805)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 176,056 miles
- Test number
- 216671620986
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Play in propshaft centre bearing
Pass169,251 miles (+8,497)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 169,251 miles
- Test number
- 933436709903
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass160,754 miles (+7,819)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 160,754 miles
- Test number
- 765658483116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,935 miles (+193)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 152,935 miles
- Test number
- 815254725007
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteRear body marker lights not working
Fail152,742 miles (+11,578)5 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,742 miles
- Test number
- 115056815097
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteRear body marker lights not working
Pass141,164 miles (+10)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 141,164 miles
- Test number
- 706337824082
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s mirror loose
- NoteO/s/f seat loose
Fail141,154 miles (+7,226)12 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,154 miles
- Test number
- 767414224032
- FailureDriver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FailureRear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s mirror loose
- NoteO/s/f seat loose
Pass133,928 miles (+19)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 133,928 miles
- Test number
- 196394283472
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Fail133,909 miles (+10,140)10 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,909 miles
- Test number
- 179882983410
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass123,769 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 123,769 miles
- Test number
- 109319882425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,766 miles (+11,249)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,766 miles
- Test number
- 575707682018
- FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass112,517 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 112,517 miles
- Test number
- 946235581096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,512 miles (+15,434)10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,512 miles
- Test number
- 876775381004
- FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Pass97,078 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 97,078 miles
- Test number
- 394688380030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,077 miles (+9,266)14 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,077 miles
- Test number
- 750566080081
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureCentre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass87,811 miles (+10,683)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 87,811 miles
- Test number
- 652172779008
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteVarious marker lights out
Pass77,128 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 77,128 miles
- Test number
- 871053178031
- NoteSlight knock in steering rack
Questions about L26 GCS
- Does L26 GCS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L26 GCS expired on 24 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L26 GCS?
- The MOT on L26 GCS expired on 24 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L26 GCS done?
- L26 GCS was recorded at 201,654 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2023, an average of 8,238 miles a year.
- Has L26 GCS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 GCS has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on L26 GCS 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 L26 GCS find?
- L26 GCS passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2023 with 3 minor defects and 9 advisories: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside rear inner tyre obviously under inflated; windscreen wiper blade defective, and 9 more.
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