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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2007 · 2,402 cc

L40 SFBMOT history

L40 SFB is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 30 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 233,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

L40 SFB white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
233,411 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
11,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 SFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 SFB was last recorded at 233,411 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 6,718 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
226,693 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,718 miles
Average per year
11,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 233,411 miles
  • 2025 – 226,693 miles
  • 2024 – 220,427 miles
  • 2023 – 211,002 miles
  • 2022 – 205,039 miles
  • 2021 – 195,406 miles
  • 2020 – 187,252 miles
  • 2019 – 183,668 miles
  • 2018 – 174,565 miles
  • 2017 – 164,205 miles
  • 2016 – 148,377 miles
  • 2015 – 137,655 miles
  • 2014 – 121,787 miles
  • 2013 – 106,135 miles
  • 2012 – 92,593 miles
  • 2011 – 77,088 miles
  • 2010 – 56,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass233,411 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • CORROSION NEAR SIDE REAR INNER STEP OUT OF AREA

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass233,411 miles (+6,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    233,411 miles
    Test number
    113959082660
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass226,693 miles (+6,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    226,693 miles
    Test number
    276941384903
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass220,427 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    220,427 miles
    Test number
    535429404752
    • AdvisoryCORROSION NEAR SIDE REAR INNER STEP OUT OF AREA

  4. Fail220,417 miles (+9,415)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,417 miles
    Test number
    104738450936
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCORROSION NEAR SIDE REAR INNER STEP OUT OF AREA
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass211,002 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    211,002 miles
    Test number
    750039377681
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail211,002 miles (+5,963)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,002 miles
    Test number
    258314065675
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass205,039 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    205,039 miles
    Test number
    279802736563
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail205,039 miles (+9,633)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,039 miles
    Test number
    169231786865
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass195,406 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    195,406 miles
    Test number
    185296680391
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail195,406 miles (+8,154)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,406 miles
    Test number
    546920324764
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass187,252 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    187,252 miles
    Test number
    792143489788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  12. Fail187,252 miles (+3,584)1 dangerous11 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,252 miles
    Test number
    257973525197
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBody insecure only 4 fixing bolts for tipper body (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected broken (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  13. Pass183,668 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    183,668 miles
    Test number
    919240019120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail183,668 miles (+9,103)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,668 miles
    Test number
    227652765497
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass174,565 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    174,565 miles
    Test number
    633765622262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

  16. Fail174,563 miles (+10,358)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,563 miles
    Test number
    911805775007
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front lower suspension arms have deteriorated rear bushes, but not excessive movement.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

  17. Pass164,205 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    164,205 miles
    Test number
    735847605436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail164,205 miles (+15,828)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,205 miles
    Test number
    963379093834
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass148,377 miles (+50)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    148,377 miles
    Test number
    482440063203
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight wear in rear leaf spring front bushes

  20. Fail148,327 miles (+10,672)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,327 miles
    Test number
    886030400544
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight wear in rear leaf spring front bushes

  21. Pass137,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    137,655 miles
    Test number
    268692815199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass137,655 miles (+15,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    137,655 miles
    Test number
    149901415150
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass121,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    121,787 miles
    Test number
    558485904183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail121,787 miles (+15,652)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,787 miles
    Test number
    255795804186
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass106,135 miles (+13,542)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    106,135 miles
    Test number
    419235403148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass92,593 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    92,593 miles
    Test number
    499994012113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSpare wheel missing

  27. Fail92,592 miles (+15,504)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,592 miles
    Test number
    929014012181
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSpare wheel missing

  28. Pass77,088 miles (+20,385)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    77,088 miles
    Test number
    266313141403
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSigns of oil leak from nearside rear hubseal
    • NoteSlight wear in both front discs

  29. Pass56,703 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    56,703 miles
    Test number
    263718330458
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L40 SFB

Does L40 SFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 SFB is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 SFB?
The MOT on L40 SFB is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 SFB done?
L40 SFB was recorded at 233,411 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 11,198 miles a year.
Has L40 SFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 SFB has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 SFB 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 SFB find?
L40 SFB passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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