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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,496 cc

L48 EPDMOT history

L48 EPD is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 8 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 37,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 May 2027
Mileage
37,850 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L48 EPD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
8 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L48 EPD was last recorded at 37,850 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 1,550 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 May 2008: 1,679 miles, lower than 94,222 miles on 12 Mar 2007.
  • 7 Apr 2010: 12,864 miles, lower than 109,334 miles on 21 Mar 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
36,300 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,850 miles
  • 2025 – 36,300 miles
  • 2024 – 33,544 miles
  • 2023 – 32,890 miles
  • 2022 – 31,891 miles
  • 2019 – 31,496 miles
  • 2018 – 30,570 miles
  • 2017 – 29,265 miles
  • 2016 – 28,099 miles
  • 2014 – 28,032 miles
  • 2013 – 26,220 miles
  • 2012 – 22,059 miles
  • 2011 – 16,726 miles
  • 2010 – 12,864 miles
  • 2009 – 109,334 miles
  • 2008 – 1,679 miles
  • 2007 – 94,222 miles
  • 2006 – 82,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,850 miles
  • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryVehicle has been welded and been undersealed

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,850 miles (+1,550)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2027
    Odometer
    37,850 miles
    Test number
    600036288984
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been welded and been undersealed

  2. Pass36,300 miles (+2,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    36,300 miles
    Test number
    912085957491
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass33,544 miles (+654)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    33,544 miles
    Test number
    803629062246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass32,890 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    32,890 miles
    Test number
    862402292692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail32,855 miles (+175)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,855 miles
    Test number
    985366538485
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail32,680 miles (+789)9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,680 miles
    Test number
    493123336460
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door pillar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door pillar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brakepipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal

  7. Pass31,891 miles (+395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    31,891 miles
    Test number
    468281629512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass31,496 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    31,496 miles
    Test number
    748932264935
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail31,496 miles (+926)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,496 miles
    Test number
    665597284000
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail30,570 miles (+482)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,570 miles
    Test number
    423410165015
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody has corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine bay

  11. Pass30,088 miles (+180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    30,088 miles
    Test number
    529149272258
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail29,908 miles (+643)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,908 miles
    Test number
    838833421932
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass29,265 miles (+1,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    29,265 miles
    Test number
    555770686454
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass28,099 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    28,099 miles
    Test number
    957226214323
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail28,099 miles (+61)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,099 miles
    Test number
    785539553561
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail28,038 miles (+6)7 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,038 miles
    Test number
    212479015342
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated pipe corroded (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated pipe corroded (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by spring shackle (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring front fixing point (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront area around n/s front shock absorber repaired & heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryFront subframe suspension arm quite heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened arm corroded (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryWheel arches repaired & heavily corroded a areas around o/s & n/s/r

  17. Pass28,032 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    28,032 miles
    Test number
    305199684410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s front wheel bearing slightly noisy.
    • NoteParts of chassis & body heavily undersealed.

  18. Fail28,032 miles (+1,812)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,032 miles
    Test number
    259453724278
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s front hheel bearing slightly noisy

  19. Pass26,220 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    26,220 miles
    Test number
    917898903194
    • NoteAll body and chassis corroded

  20. Fail26,220 miles (+4,161)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,220 miles
    Test number
    425710603187
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteAll body and chassis corroded

  21. Pass22,059 miles (+5,333)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    22,059 miles
    Test number
    309773592010
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  22. Pass16,726 miles (+3,862)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    16,726 miles
    Test number
    156724991448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    12,864 miles
    Test number
    973568290096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail12,864 miles (-96,470)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,864 miles
    Test number
    891787490038
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Pass109,334 miles (+107,655)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    109,334 miles
    Test number
    212230189086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  26. Pass1,679 miles (-92,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    1,679 miles
    Test number
    904564238173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  27. Pass94,222 miles (+11,792)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    94,222 miles
    Test number
    743331877067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass82,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    82,430 miles
    Test number
    991451216008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L48 EPD

Does L48 EPD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L48 EPD is valid until 16 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L48 EPD?
The MOT on L48 EPD is valid until 16 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 EPD done?
L48 EPD was recorded at 37,850 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026.
Has L48 EPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L48 EPD has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L48 EPD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 13 May 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L48 EPD find?
L48 EPD passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: side repeater slightly discoloured both; vehicle has been welded and been undersealed.

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