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Ford Transit

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,402 cc

L30 BMTMOT history

L30 BMT is a black diesel Ford Transit first used on 13 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 200,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

L30 BMT black Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
200,096 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 BMT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 BMT was last recorded at 200,096 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jul 2008: 106,008 miles, lower than 170,587 miles on 26 Oct 2007.

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
200,094 miles · 27 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 200,096 miles
  • 2024 – 200,094 miles
  • 2023 – 198,965 miles
  • 2022 – 195,066 miles
  • 2021 – 192,155 miles
  • 2020 – 188,078 miles
  • 2018 – 182,782 miles
  • 2017 – 179,490 miles
  • 2016 – 173,587 miles
  • 2015 – 167,990 miles
  • 2014 – 163,980 miles
  • 2013 – 154,633 miles
  • 2012 – 144,184 miles
  • 2011 – 134,051 miles
  • 2010 – 122,606 miles
  • 2009 – 114,117 miles
  • 2008 – 106,008 miles
  • 2007 – 170,587 miles
  • 2006 – 162,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,096 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,096 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    200,096 miles
    Test number
    247088044076
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    715435004557
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside

  3. Pass200,094 miles (+1,129)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    200,094 miles
    Test number
    795246413784
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass198,965 miles (+3,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    198,965 miles
    Test number
    599635182130
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass195,066 miles (+2,911)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    195,066 miles
    Test number
    807931317483
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Could not assess life of brake pads both sides rear have advised presenter
    • AdvisoryUnder seal applied under vehicle

  6. Pass192,155 miles1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    192,155 miles
    Test number
    657745946814
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end play
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under body
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Could not assess condition of rear pads have advised presenter
    • AdvisoryRear Rear service break effort weak

  7. Fail192,155 miles (+4,077)1 dangerous1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,155 miles
    Test number
    498712839597
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end play
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under body
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Could not assess condition of rear pads have advised presenter
    • AdvisoryRear Rear service break effort weak

  8. Pass188,078 miles (+5,296)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    188,078 miles
    Test number
    529859251444
    • AdvisoryCannot assess life of rear pads and discs due to dual wheels.
    • AdvisoryGeneral age related surface corrosion under vehicle+ Components(suspension/steering etc). Use of underseal on NSF, cannot fully assess,
    • AdvisoryHandbrake effort weak, RBT Just met. Will need attention.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre on legal limit at time of test.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre wearing heavily inner edge, have advised presenter.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight bind
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  9. Pass182,782 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    182,782 miles
    Test number
    774904224025
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle step area corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Handbrake effort just met and will need attention
    • AdvisoryRear Rear service effort only just met strongly advised presenter to attend to

  10. Fail182,782 miles (+3,292)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,782 miles
    Test number
    209480549063
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle step area corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Handbrake effort just met and will need attention
    • AdvisoryRear Rear service effort only just met strongly advised presenter to attend to

  11. Pass179,490 miles (+5,903)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    179,490 miles
    Test number
    581177533637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass173,587 miles (+5,597)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    173,587 miles
    Test number
    656210758048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass167,990 miles (+4,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    167,990 miles
    Test number
    269182614502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass163,980 miles (+1)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    163,980 miles
    Test number
    225656514259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront registration plate deteriorated
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes poorly secured and badly fitted, appear too short.
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  15. Fail163,979 miles (+9,346)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,979 miles
    Test number
    666412814264
    • DangerousNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring slipper rebound pin missing (2.4.B.5)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring slipper rebound pin missing (2.4.B.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront registration plate deteriorated
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes poorly secured and badly fitted, appear too short.
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear marker lamp not working
    • NoteRear brakes imbalanced low effort on offside rear service brake

  16. Pass154,633 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    154,633 miles
    Test number
    879967213211
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteLoad sensing valve mounting damaged valve out of alignment & brake pipes bent
    • NoteOffside tront tyre wearing unevenly

  17. Fail154,633 miles (+10,449)10 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,633 miles
    Test number
    777651413261
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteLoad sensing valve mounting damaged valve out of alignment & brake pipes bent
    • NoteOffside tront tyre wearing unevenly
    • NoteRear brakes imbalanced

  18. Pass144,184 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    144,184 miles
    Test number
    219425312247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail144,180 miles (+10,129)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,180 miles
    Test number
    147124412255
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  20. Pass134,051 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    134,051 miles
    Test number
    649455311255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail134,032 miles (+11,426)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,032 miles
    Test number
    716190211246
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass122,606 miles (+194)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    122,606 miles
    Test number
    622148900220
    • NoteSpare tyre below legal limit

  23. Fail122,412 miles (+8,295)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,412 miles
    Test number
    434793000275
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSpare tyre below legal limit

  24. Pass114,117 miles (+8,109)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    114,117 miles
    Test number
    333741819472
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBattery warning light stays on
    • NoteOffside rear lens dirty begining to effect light output
    • NoteRear diff 'o' seal leaking

  25. Pass106,008 miles (-64,579)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    106,008 miles
    Test number
    834123518234
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass170,587 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    170,587 miles
    Test number
    340969297409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail170,435 miles (+7,625)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,435 miles
    Test number
    840745897240
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass162,810 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    162,810 miles
    Test number
    521136526315
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about L30 BMT

Does L30 BMT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 BMT is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 BMT?
The MOT on L30 BMT is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 BMT done?
L30 BMT was recorded at 200,096 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 1,880 miles a year.
Has L30 BMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 BMT has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on L30 BMT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Jul 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L30 BMT find?
L30 BMT passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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