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Ford Transit

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

L3 DSXMOT history

L3 DSX is a red diesel Ford Transit first used on 29 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 226,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

L3 DSX red Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
226,960 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
16,322 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 DSX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 DSX was last recorded at 226,960 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 7,028 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,932 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,028 miles
Average per year
16,322 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 226,960 miles
  • 2025 – 219,932 miles
  • 2024 – 212,169 miles
  • 2023 – 204,980 miles
  • 2022 – 186,555 miles
  • 2021 – 167,838 miles
  • 2020 – 153,571 miles
  • 2019 – 140,350 miles
  • 2018 – 122,662 miles
  • 2017 – 103,332 miles
  • 2016 – 66,083 miles
  • 2015 – 50,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,960 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,960 miles (+7,028)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    226,960 miles
    Test number
    573059086450
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass219,932 miles (+7,763)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    219,932 miles
    Test number
    960935424505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass212,169 miles (+7,189)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    212,169 miles
    Test number
    243322164700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass204,980 miles (+18,425)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    204,980 miles
    Test number
    596025296848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass186,555 miles (+18,717)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    186,555 miles
    Test number
    892961159633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  6. Pass167,838 miles (+14,267)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    167,838 miles
    Test number
    472782055644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass153,571 miles (+13,221)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    153,571 miles
    Test number
    205509055638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass140,350 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    140,350 miles
    Test number
    296155323286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail140,348 miles (+17,686)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,348 miles
    Test number
    443959810003
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass122,662 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    122,662 miles
    Test number
    869135938804
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Fail122,662 miles (+19,330)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,662 miles
    Test number
    157154373224
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass103,332 miles (+37,249)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    103,332 miles
    Test number
    338961031745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,083 miles (+15,862)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    66,083 miles
    Test number
    160214919814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,221 miles
    Test number
    594738420055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 DSX

Does L3 DSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 DSX is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 DSX?
The MOT on L3 DSX is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 DSX done?
L3 DSX was recorded at 226,960 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 16,322 miles a year.
Has L3 DSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 DSX has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on L3 DSX 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 L3 DSX find?
L3 DSX passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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