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Ford Ecosport

Grey · Petrol · 2015 · 998 cc

L40 BMGMOT history

L40 BMG is a grey petrol Ford Ecosport first used on 30 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 63,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

L40 BMG grey Ford Ecosport – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
63,732 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 BMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Ecosport
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Oct 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 BMG was last recorded at 63,732 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 8,258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
55,474 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,258 miles
Average per year
5,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,732 miles
  • 2025 – 55,474 miles
  • 2024 – 48,939 miles
  • 2023 – 41,116 miles
  • 2022 – 32,813 miles
  • 2021 – 29,998 miles
  • 2020 – 27,037 miles
  • 2019 – 23,825 miles
  • 2018 – 18,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,732 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder.
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 15 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,732 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    63,732 miles
    Test number
    992388176760
    • AdvisoryOffside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail63,732 miles (+8,258)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,732 miles
    Test number
    775870441117
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass55,474 miles (+6,535)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    55,474 miles
    Test number
    239426957166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,939 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    48,939 miles
    Test number
    515862933228
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail48,939 miles (+7,823)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,939 miles
    Test number
    531232910327
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass41,116 miles (+8,303)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    41,116 miles
    Test number
    162470949457
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing centre band worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass32,813 miles (+2,815)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    32,813 miles
    Test number
    209384309828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,998 miles (+2,961)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    29,998 miles
    Test number
    347135732937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass27,037 miles (+3,212)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    27,037 miles
    Test number
    915800191682
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight judder present. (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWasher tank requires flush out/refill.
  10. Pass23,825 miles (+5,726)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    23,825 miles
    Test number
    528065006345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    18,099 miles
    Test number
    443398741856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 BMG

Does L40 BMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 BMG is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 BMG?
The MOT on L40 BMG is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 BMG done?
L40 BMG was recorded at 63,732 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 5,923 miles a year.
Has L40 BMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 BMG has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 BMG 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 L40 BMG find?
L40 BMG passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: offside items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder.; oil leak, but not excessive; parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b), and 1 more.

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