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Yellow · Diesel · 2017 · 1,995 cc

L26 GDSMOT history

L26 GDS is a yellow diesel Ford Transit first used on 23 Jan 2017. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 141,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2025.

L26 GDS yellow Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2026
Mileage
141,184 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2025
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 GDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
23 Jan 2017
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 GDS was last recorded at 141,184 miles on 29 Jan 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,180 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
9,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,184 miles
  • 2023 – 127,879 miles
  • 2021 – 122,766 miles
  • 2020 – 116,614 miles
  • 2019 – 91,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,184 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral exhaust corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

7 tests since 4 Dec 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,184 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    141,184 miles
    Test number
    466036376863
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail141,180 miles (+13,301)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,180 miles
    Test number
    281199864017
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass127,879 miles (+2,864)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    127,879 miles
    Test number
    648687172588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDiesel injector(s) chuffing
  4. Pass125,015 miles (+2,249)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    125,015 miles
    Test number
    390003423918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass122,766 miles (+6,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    122,766 miles
    Test number
    725867271001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass116,614 miles (+24,736)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    116,614 miles
    Test number
    620295620996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,878 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,878 miles
    Test number
    594561570262
    • 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))

Questions about L26 GDS

Does L26 GDS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L26 GDS expired on 28 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L26 GDS?
The MOT on L26 GDS expired on 28 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L26 GDS done?
L26 GDS was recorded at 141,184 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2025, an average of 9,564 miles a year.
Has L26 GDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 GDS has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L26 GDS 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 GDS find?
L26 GDS passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: central exhaust corroded; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; oil leak, but not excessive.

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