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Ford Transit

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,496 cc

L38 DKLMOT history

L38 DKL is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 24 Nov 1993. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025 and it has passed 15 of 31 MOT tests, with 93,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2025
Mileage
93,539 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2024
MOT tests
31
15 passed · 16 failed
Per year
1,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L38 DKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
24 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L38 DKL was last recorded at 93,539 miles on 8 Mar 2024, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,530 miles · 6 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
1,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 93,539 miles
  • 2023 – 93,466 miles
  • 2022 – 92,502 miles
  • 2021 – 90,260 miles
  • 2020 – 86,051 miles
  • 2019 – 80,967 miles
  • 2018 – 79,071 miles
  • 2017 – 78,908 miles
  • 2016 – 78,248 miles
  • 2015 – 77,805 miles
  • 2011 – 77,763 miles
  • 2010 – 76,857 miles
  • 2009 – 75,019 miles
  • 2008 – 73,159 miles
  • 2007 – 72,129 miles
  • 2006 – 67,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,539 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,539 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    93,539 miles
    Test number
    705235453316
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail93,530 miles (+64)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,530 miles
    Test number
    772455517355
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Fail93,466 miles (+964)1 dangerous7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,466 miles
    Test number
    339051912625
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested SERVO NOT WORKING (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened miss aliened close to inner tyre (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass92,502 miles (+20)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    92,502 miles
    Test number
    919893264344
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail92,482 miles (+2,222)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,482 miles
    Test number
    588717626088
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward support arm bracket/ mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass90,260 miles (+4,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,260 miles
    Test number
    892370614657
    • AdvisoryFront slight corrosion on crossmember
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass86,051 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    86,051 miles
    Test number
    392214434967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail86,025 miles (+5,058)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,025 miles
    Test number
    529269434394
    • MajorFuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass80,967 miles (+1,896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,967 miles
    Test number
    194422418081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass79,071 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    79,071 miles
    Test number
    183082478069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wing rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wing rusty
    • AdvisoryBoth cab steps rusty
    • AdvisoryBoth outer wings rusty
    • AdvisoryUnder van rusty

  11. Fail79,071 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,071 miles
    Test number
    679233673082
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wing rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wing rusty
    • AdvisoryBoth cab steps rusty
    • AdvisoryBoth outer wings rusty
    • AdvisoryUnder van rusty

  12. Fail79,071 miles (+163)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,071 miles
    Test number
    344980582261
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorProp shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wing rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wing rusty
    • AdvisoryBoth cab steps rusty
    • AdvisoryBoth outer wings rusty
    • AdvisoryUnder van rusty

  13. Pass78,908 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    78,908 miles
    Test number
    320966732406
    • AdvisoryFront Play in propshaft centre bearing
    • AdvisoryFront both coil springs rusty

  14. Fail78,908 miles (+660)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,908 miles
    Test number
    891151988048
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Play in propshaft centre bearing
    • AdvisoryFront both coil springs rusty

  15. Pass78,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    78,248 miles
    Test number
    412917327266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,248 miles (+443)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,248 miles
    Test number
    375383437566
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end worn (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass77,805 miles (+10)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    77,805 miles
    Test number
    418801665153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteHole underside of van has a very thick layer of underseal
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

  18. Fail77,795 miles (+22)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,795 miles
    Test number
    907875055196
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteHole underside of van has a very thick layer of underseal
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

  19. Fail77,773 miles (+10)1 dangerous7 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,773 miles
    Test number
    558666225177
    • DangerousNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteHole underside of van has very thick layer of underseal applyed
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

  20. Pass77,763 miles (+12)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    77,763 miles
    Test number
    246204791175
    • NoteFront brake disc slightly pitted.
    • NoteRear brakes slightly out of balance

  21. Fail77,751 miles (+894)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,751 miles
    Test number
    566198281136
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteFront brake disc slightly pitted.

  22. Pass76,857 miles (+14)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    76,857 miles
    Test number
    990834030118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • NoteSlight corrosen starting on and around perscribed areas

  23. Fail76,843 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,843 miles
    Test number
    992500430143
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • NoteSlight corrosen starting on and around perscribed areas

  24. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    804022739115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  25. Fail75,019 miles (+1,860)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,019 miles
    Test number
    243368419433
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  26. Pass73,159 miles (+8)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    73,159 miles
    Test number
    190697488466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack.

  27. Fail73,151 miles (+1,022)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,151 miles
    Test number
    534376088066
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack.

  28. Pass72,129 miles (+10)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    72,129 miles
    Test number
    362548637033
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteCorrosion to o/s inner sill

  29. Fail72,119 miles (+4,137)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,119 miles
    Test number
    301551837076
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteCorrosion to o/s inner sill

  30. Pass67,982 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    67,982 miles
    Test number
    350811816014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail67,975 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,975 miles
    Test number
    454010016096
    • FailureRear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L38 DKL

Does L38 DKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L38 DKL expired on 7 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L38 DKL?
The MOT on L38 DKL expired on 7 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L38 DKL done?
L38 DKL was recorded at 93,539 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2024, an average of 1,408 miles a year.
Has L38 DKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L38 DKL has failed 16 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L38 DKL 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 L38 DKL find?
L38 DKL passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2024 with 5 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 2 more.

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