
Ford Transit
White · Diesel · 2004 · 2,402 cc
L3 RSLMOT history
L3 RSL is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 26 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 284,683 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 284,683 km
- At MOT on 4 May 2021
- MOT tests
- 26
- 15 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 13,539 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 RSL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,402 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 26 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 RSL was last recorded at 284,683 km on 4 May 2021, 19 km more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Mar 2010: 180,676 miles, lower than 238,456 miles on 3 Feb 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 284,664 km · 18 Mar 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 19 km
- Average per year
- 13,539 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 284,683 km
- 2019 – 284,630 km
- 2018 – 283,978 km
- 2017 – 283,204 km
- 2016 – 281,994 km
- 2015 – 278,420 km
- 2014 – 256,549 km
- 2013 – 236,172 km
- 2012 – 219,501 km
- 2011 – 192,656 km
- 2009 – 238,419 km
- 2008 – 203,855 km
- 2007 – 135,433 km
- 2006 – 77,949 km
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryINNER SILLS CORRODED
- AdvisoryNearside Front HEADLIGHT LENSE DAMAGED
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryUNDERSIDE CORRODED
- AdvisoryUNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE EXCESSIVLY WELDED
- AdvisoryVEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED
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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015
EXCESSIVE WELDING CARRIED OUT TO UNDERSIDE
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2022
SILLS CORRODED
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 454952475238
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryINNER SILLS CORRODED
- AdvisoryNearside Front HEADLIGHT LENSE DAMAGED
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUNDERSIDE CORRODED
- AdvisoryUNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE EXCESSIVLY WELDED
- AdvisoryVEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED
FailMileage not read3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 858730843659
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe NUT NOT DONE TIGHT! (2.1.3 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEXCESSIVE WELDING CARRIED OUT TO UNDERSIDE
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySILLS CORRODED
- AdvisoryUNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED
- AdvisoryUNDERSIDE UNDERSEALED
FailMileage not read1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 518287708662
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryEXCESSIVE WELDING CARRIED OUT TO UNDERSIDE
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySILLS CORRODED
- AdvisoryUNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED
- AdvisoryUNDERSIDE UNDERSEALED
Pass284,683 km (+19)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2022
- Odometer
- 284,683 km
- Test number
- 642974499060
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnderside very corroded
- AdvisoryWelding repairs covered with underseal
Fail284,664 km (+34)12 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 284,664 km
- Test number
- 783099201263
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPrevious welding repairs covered with underseal
- AdvisoryVehicle very corroded on underside
Fail284,630 km (+652)1 dangerous14 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 284,630 km
- Test number
- 312782179934
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill foot step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill foot step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill slightly corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (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 inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass283,978 km (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 283,978 km
- Test number
- 652952684016
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion through out vehicle
Fail283,973 km5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 283,973 km
- Test number
- 670776552555
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion through out vehicle
Pass283,307 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 283,307 miles
- Test number
- 991887223542
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Fail283,204 km (+1,210)11 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 283,204 km
- Test number
- 472190139787
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing areas (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill areas (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing areas (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside h/lamp misted
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Pass281,994 km (+70)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2017
- Odometer
- 281,994 km
- Test number
- 293620171869
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryBattery light staying on
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
- AdvisoryExhaust silencers rusty / baffles loose
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisoryStone chips n/s windscreen
- AdvisoryTow ball not fitted
Fail281,924 km (+3,504)3 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 281,924 km
- Test number
- 576933684739
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure 2nd row (6.2.A.1)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryBattery light staying on
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
- AdvisoryExhaust silencers rusty / baffles loose
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisoryStone chips n/s windscreen
- AdvisoryTow ball not fitted
Pass278,420 km (+277)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 278,420 km
- Test number
- 566406785069
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteLast two rows of seats removed prior to test
Fail278,143 km (+21,594)6 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 278,143 km
- Test number
- 885743385038
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass256,549 km (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 256,549 km
- Test number
- 718109094010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail256,547 km (+20,375)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 256,547 km
- Test number
- 747887094080
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass236,172 km (+16,671)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 236,172 km
- Test number
- 389876493005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass219,501 km (+5)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 219,501 km
- Test number
- 156349172411
- NoteNo markings on o/s centre window next to first row of seats
Fail219,496 km (+26,840)5 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 219,496 km
- Test number
- 506364972000
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNo markings on o/s centre window next to first row of seats
Pass192,656 km3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 192,656 km
- Test number
- 557876051064
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass180,676 miles (-57,780)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 180,676 miles
- Test number
- 211237470007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass238,456 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 238,456 miles
- Test number
- 652574139091
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteClicking top of steering column no play
Fail238,419 km (+34,564)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 238,419 km
- Test number
- 951439429037
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteClicking top of steering column no play
Pass203,855 km (+68,422)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 203,855 km
- Test number
- 903328228041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,433 km (+57,484)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 135,433 km
- Test number
- 562779727093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,949 km
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 77,949 km
- Test number
- 672546726070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 RSL
- Does L3 RSL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L3 RSL expired on 30 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L3 RSL?
- The MOT on L3 RSL expired on 30 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L3 RSL done?
- L3 RSL was recorded at 284,683 km at its MOT on 4 May 2021, an average of 13,539 km a year.
- Has L3 RSL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 RSL has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on L3 RSL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Mar 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L3 RSL find?
- L3 RSL passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2022 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: offside front tyre obviously under inflated; offside rear tyre obviously under inflated; front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 8 more.
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