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Ford Transit

Yellow · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc

L31 ABUMOT history

L31 ABU is a yellow diesel Ford Transit first used on 8 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 142,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

L31 ABU yellow Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
142,792 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 ABU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
8 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 ABU was last recorded at 142,792 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 7,223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,569 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,223 miles
Average per year
8,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,792 miles
  • 2024 – 135,569 miles
  • 2023 – 133,142 miles
  • 2022 – 127,324 miles
  • 2021 – 117,713 miles
  • 2020 – 109,564 miles
  • 2019 – 99,152 miles
  • 2018 – 94,113 miles
  • 2017 – 71,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,792 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Lower sill and foot step damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 14 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    142,792 miles
    Test number
    820600821014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail142,792 miles (+7,223)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,792 miles
    Test number
    323826985910
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
  3. Pass135,569 miles (+2,427)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    135,569 miles
    Test number
    680521062730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,142 miles (+5,818)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    133,142 miles
    Test number
    681085907602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,324 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    127,324 miles
    Test number
    289658794747
    • AdvisoryCentral Covers fitted.
  6. Fail127,324 miles (+9,611)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,324 miles
    Test number
    728043206206
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Covers fitted.
  7. Pass117,713 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    117,713 miles
    Test number
    577343608579
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower sill and foot step damaged
  8. Fail117,711 miles (+8,147)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,711 miles
    Test number
    882618139279
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower sill and foot step damaged
  9. Pass109,564 miles (+10,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,564 miles
    Test number
    634726623072
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass99,152 miles (+5,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,152 miles
    Test number
    763829358368
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NAIL IN TYRE (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass94,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    94,113 miles
    Test number
    289902142214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail94,113 miles (+22,928)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,113 miles
    Test number
    579552244250
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass71,185 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    71,185 miles
    Test number
    903388352137
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about L31 ABU

Does L31 ABU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 ABU is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L31 ABU?
The MOT on L31 ABU is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 ABU done?
L31 ABU was recorded at 142,792 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 8,544 miles a year.
Has L31 ABU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 ABU has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L31 ABU 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 L31 ABU find?
L31 ABU passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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