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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 1993 · 2,496 cc

L36 UCVMOT history

L36 UCV is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 20 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 80,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
80,367 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L36 UCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
20 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L36 UCV was last recorded at 80,367 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 1,987 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Oct 2010: 35,510 miles, lower than 47,677 miles on 3 Aug 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
78,380 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,987 miles
Average per year
2,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,367 miles
  • 2024 – 78,380 miles
  • 2023 – 76,276 miles
  • 2022 – 74,541 miles
  • 2021 – 70,462 miles
  • 2020 – 62,982 miles
  • 2019 – 56,587 miles
  • 2018 – 52,055 miles
  • 2017 – 49,227 miles
  • 2016 – 48,430 miles
  • 2015 – 46,578 miles
  • 2014 – 44,757 miles
  • 2013 – 42,665 miles
  • 2012 – 39,888 miles
  • 2011 – 37,495 miles
  • 2010 – 35,510 miles
  • 2007 – 47,677 miles
  • 2006 – 33,605 miles
  • 2005 – 24,439 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,367 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryLeaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush ALL REAR LEAF SPRING BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CAB BODY PANEL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CAB BODY PANEL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive MULTIPLE REPAIR PATCHES TO CHASSIS/UNDERSIDE, COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (5.3.6 (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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,367 miles (+1,987)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    80,367 miles
    Test number
    431578960191
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush ALL REAR LEAF SPRING BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CAB BODY PANEL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CAB BODY PANEL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive MULTIPLE REPAIR PATCHES TO CHASSIS/UNDERSIDE, COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass78,380 miles (+2,104)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    78,380 miles
    Test number
    258126116019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,276 miles (+1,735)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    76,276 miles
    Test number
    772717118414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass74,541 miles (+4,079)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    74,541 miles
    Test number
    583911079809
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass70,462 miles (+7,480)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,462 miles
    Test number
    826985072955
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass62,982 miles (+6,395)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,982 miles
    Test number
    919625052591
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

  7. Pass56,587 miles (+6)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,587 miles
    Test number
    333649164643
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail56,581 miles (+4,526)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,581 miles
    Test number
    870771065791
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass52,055 miles (+2,828)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    52,055 miles
    Test number
    594454959208
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass49,227 miles (+797)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    49,227 miles
    Test number
    967197900365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump rubber missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front marker lamp out

  11. Pass48,430 miles (+1,852)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    48,430 miles
    Test number
    415101439839
    • Advisory1 x prop shaft rubber mount worn
    • AdvisoryTrailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

  12. Pass46,578 miles (+1,821)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    46,578 miles
    Test number
    934740281738
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTrailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front shock absorber slight play in ram

  13. Pass44,757 miles (+2,092)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    44,757 miles
    Test number
    835725574288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNearside front shock absorber has slight free play in ram
    • NoteRear injector leak off pipe damp

  14. Fail42,665 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,665 miles
    Test number
    138100393280
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass42,665 miles (+2,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    42,665 miles
    Test number
    967620593276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass39,888 miles (+2,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    39,888 miles
    Test number
    728963292220
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass37,495 miles (+1,985)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    37,495 miles
    Test number
    457021001493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,510 miles (-12,167)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    35,510 miles
    Test number
    103182500367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,677 miles (+14,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    47,677 miles
    Test number
    900085017277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass33,605 miles (+9,166)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    33,605 miles
    Test number
    820569026271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRust arieas noted on font inner wheel arches but plated on insides

  21. Pass24,439 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    24,439 miles
    Test number
    443042645297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,246 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,246 miles
    Test number
    652430435228
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about L36 UCV

Does L36 UCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L36 UCV is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L36 UCV?
The MOT on L36 UCV is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L36 UCV done?
L36 UCV was recorded at 80,367 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 2,776 miles a year.
Has L36 UCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L36 UCV has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on L36 UCV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Oct 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L36 UCV find?
L36 UCV passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all rear leaf spring bushes, and 3 more.

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