Ford Transit
White · Diesel · 2016 · 2,198 cc
L26 MELMOT history
L26 MEL is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 31 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 107,996 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 107,996 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,315 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 MEL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 31 May 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 MEL was last recorded at 107,996 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 9,448 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 98,548 miles · 11 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,448 miles
- Average per year
- 10,315 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 107,996 miles
- 2025 – 98,548 miles
- 2024 – 87,085 miles
- 2023 – 76,472 miles
- 2022 – 67,795 miles
- 2021 – 57,271 miles
- 2020 – 47,955 miles
- 2019 – 36,040 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Full MOT history
11 tests since 21 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,996 miles (+9,448)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 107,996 miles
- Test number
- 403780737016
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass98,548 miles (+11,463)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 98,548 miles
- Test number
- 819516792473
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass87,085 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 87,085 miles
- Test number
- 724992983542
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,078 miles (+10,606)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,078 miles
- Test number
- 254727493887
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS, BADLY LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass76,472 miles (+8,677)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 76,472 miles
- Test number
- 909487012673
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,795 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 67,795 miles
- Test number
- 297437776138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,795 miles (+10,524)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,795 miles
- Test number
- 634800055351
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass57,271 miles (+9,316)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 57,271 miles
- Test number
- 538193382385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,955 miles (+11,915)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 47,955 miles
- Test number
- 319603660565
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass36,040 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 36,040 miles
- Test number
- 581925740698
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,040 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,040 miles
- Test number
- 560734745788
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Questions about L26 MEL
- Does L26 MEL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 MEL is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L26 MEL?
- The MOT on L26 MEL is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L26 MEL done?
- L26 MEL was recorded at 107,996 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 10,315 miles a year.
- Has L26 MEL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 MEL has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on L26 MEL 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 MEL find?
- L26 MEL passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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