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Ford Transit

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 2,198 cc

L48 ELSMOT history

L48 ELS is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 21 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 78,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

L48 ELS blue Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
78,647 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L48 ELS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
21 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L48 ELS was last recorded at 78,647 miles on 27 May 2026, 5,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,768 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,879 miles
Average per year
6,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,647 miles
  • 2025 – 72,768 miles
  • 2024 – 67,117 miles
  • 2023 – 60,632 miles
  • 2022 – 53,892 miles
  • 2021 – 44,276 miles
  • 2020 – 36,123 miles
  • 2019 – 28,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,647 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre 3 mm
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre 3 mm

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 14 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,647 miles (+5,879)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    78,647 miles
    Test number
    218748153427
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre 3 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre 3 mm

  2. Pass72,768 miles (+5,651)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    72,768 miles
    Test number
    446843528107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,117 miles (+76)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    67,117 miles
    Test number
    566300423263
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Fail67,041 miles (+6,409)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,041 miles
    Test number
    692565343821
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass60,632 miles (+6,740)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    60,632 miles
    Test number
    255003354399
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass53,892 miles (+9,616)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    53,892 miles
    Test number
    130012554847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,276 miles (+8,153)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    44,276 miles
    Test number
    114343564629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,123 miles (+7,470)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    36,123 miles
    Test number
    702851891593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    28,653 miles
    Test number
    722090337393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L48 ELS

Does L48 ELS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L48 ELS is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L48 ELS?
The MOT on L48 ELS is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L48 ELS done?
L48 ELS was recorded at 78,647 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 6,940 miles a year.
Has L48 ELS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L48 ELS has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L48 ELS 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 L48 ELS find?
L48 ELS passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 3 more.

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