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Ford Transit

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc

L40 RPAMOT history

L40 RPA is a grey diesel Ford Transit first used on 10 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 69,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

L40 RPA grey Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
69,518 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 RPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
10 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 RPA was last recorded at 69,518 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 7,337 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,181 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,337 miles
Average per year
4,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,518 miles
  • 2025 – 62,181 miles
  • 2024 – 55,376 miles
  • 2023 – 50,164 miles
  • 2022 – 39,980 miles
  • 2021 – 38,866 miles
  • 2020 – 37,453 miles
  • 2019 – 34,820 miles
  • 2018 – 31,031 miles
  • 2017 – 29,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,518 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 31 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,518 miles (+7,337)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    69,518 miles
    Test number
    939443635004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,181 miles (+6,805)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    62,181 miles
    Test number
    376260240385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,376 miles (+5,212)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    55,376 miles
    Test number
    906754216392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,164 miles (+10,184)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    50,164 miles
    Test number
    705406540685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass39,980 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    39,980 miles
    Test number
    569563815970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  6. Fail39,980 miles (+1,114)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,980 miles
    Test number
    219761319742
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass38,866 miles (+1,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    38,866 miles
    Test number
    477584348716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass37,453 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    37,453 miles
    Test number
    225040515347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail37,329 miles (+2,509)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,329 miles
    Test number
    655545326519
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative with ignition off (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass34,820 miles (+3,789)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    34,820 miles
    Test number
    382462165151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass31,031 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    31,031 miles
    Test number
    871997212943
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail31,022 miles (+1,788)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,022 miles
    Test number
    465742245342
    • MajorPower steering component leaking from nearside off steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass29,234 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    29,234 miles
    Test number
    360163633555
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L40 RPA

Does L40 RPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 RPA is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 RPA?
The MOT on L40 RPA is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 RPA done?
L40 RPA was recorded at 69,518 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 4,360 miles a year.
Has L40 RPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 RPA has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L40 RPA 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 RPA find?
L40 RPA passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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