Ford Transit
Beige · Diesel · 2002 · 2,402 cc
L40 ERWMOT history
L40 ERW is a beige diesel Ford Transit first used on 1 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 239,608 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 239,608 mi
- At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,036 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 ERW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- Beige
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,402 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Jun 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 ERW was last recorded at 239,608 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 2,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 3 Aug 2022: 236,498 miles, lower than 236,638 miles on 21 Jun 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 237,419 miles · 21 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,189 miles
- Average per year
- 4,036 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 239,608 miles
- 2025 – 237,419 miles
- 2024 – 236,544 miles
- 2023 – 236,526 miles
- 2022 – 236,498 miles
- 2021 – 236,638 miles
- 2020 – 236,329 miles
- 2019 – 236,319 miles
- 2018 – 236,281 miles
- 2017 – 236,225 miles
- 2016 – 235,784 miles
- 2015 – 233,813 miles
- 2014 – 230,796 miles
- 2013 – 226,948 miles
- 2012 – 224,810 miles
- 2011 – 217,996 miles
- 2010 – 203,811 miles
- 2009 – 191,544 miles
- 2008 – 177,842 miles
- 2006 – 157,780 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass239,608 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Nearside rack end slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
29 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass239,608 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 239,608 miles
- Test number
- 437368090510
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail239,608 miles (+2,189)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 239,608 miles
- Test number
- 281178673856
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass237,419 miles (+875)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 237,419 miles
- Test number
- 817974049818
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass236,544 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 236,544 miles
- Test number
- 439457796756
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside rack end slightly damaged
Fail236,544 miles (+18)5 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 236,544 miles
- Test number
- 206300474516
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside rack end slightly damaged
Pass236,526 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 236,526 miles
- Test number
- 412301281011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass236,498 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 236,498 miles
- Test number
- 408858132654
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail236,498 miles (-140)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 236,498 miles
- Test number
- 957383041479
- Repaired at testNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass236,638 miles (+309)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 236,638 miles
- Test number
- 731127963861
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass236,329 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 236,329 miles
- Test number
- 568151419794
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail236,329 miles (+10)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 236,329 miles
- Test number
- 287930948680
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass236,319 miles (+38)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 236,319 miles
- Test number
- 761840807870
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass236,281 miles (+56)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 236,281 miles
- Test number
- 780454386911
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass236,225 miles (+441)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 236,225 miles
- Test number
- 647915417965
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass235,784 miles (+1,971)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 235,784 miles
- Test number
- 547277961112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass233,813 miles (+3,017)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 233,813 miles
- Test number
- 278082645477
- NoteSlight play n/s track rod end
Pass230,796 miles (+3,848)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 230,796 miles
- Test number
- 927074954142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass226,948 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 226,948 miles
- Test number
- 255701663418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail226,948 miles (+2,138)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 226,948 miles
- Test number
- 137229853190
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass224,810 miles (+25)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2013
- Odometer
- 224,810 miles
- Test number
- 518170042118
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBrake pedal rubber split
Fail224,785 miles (+6,789)8 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,785 miles
- Test number
- 215476022115
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBrake pedal rubber split
Pass217,996 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 217,996 miles
- Test number
- 508402711103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail217,996 miles (+14,185)2 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,996 miles
- Test number
- 787072111169
- FailureFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteRear mudguard insecure
Pass203,811 miles (+12,267)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 203,811 miles
- Test number
- 282493800473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass191,544 miles (+13,702)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 191,544 miles
- Test number
- 404131319109
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass177,842 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 177,842 miles
- Test number
- 261546118431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,842 miles (+20,062)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,842 miles
- Test number
- 922696308199
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- NoteOFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR
Fail157,780 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,780 miles
- Test number
- 434725046180
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass157,780 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 157,780 miles
- Test number
- 803305346198
- NoteOil leak
Questions about L40 ERW
- Does L40 ERW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 ERW is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 ERW?
- The MOT on L40 ERW is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 ERW done?
- L40 ERW was recorded at 239,608 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 4,036 miles a year.
- Has L40 ERW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 ERW has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on L40 ERW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Aug 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L40 ERW find?
- L40 ERW passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.
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