Talbot Express
White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,971 cc
L4 BFAMOT history
L4 BFA is a white petrol Talbot Express first used on 6 Sept 1993. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 45,223 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 45,223 mi
- At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 987 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 BFA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Talbot
- Model
- Express
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,971 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 6 Sept 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 BFA was last recorded at 45,223 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 45,203 miles · 27 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 20 miles
- Average per year
- 987 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 45,223 miles
- 2025 – 44,728 miles
- 2024 – 44,048 miles
- 2023 – 43,197 miles
- 2022 – 42,901 miles
- 2021 – 42,252 miles
- 2020 – 41,424 miles
- 2019 – 41,223 miles
- 2018 – 40,632 miles
- 2017 – 39,321 miles
- 2016 – 38,072 miles
- 2015 – 36,684 miles
- 2014 – 35,220 miles
- 2013 – 34,107 miles
- 2012 – 32,405 miles
- 2011 – 31,134 miles
- 2010 – 30,253 miles
- 2009 – 30,090 miles
- 2008 – 28,638 miles
- 2006 – 25,758 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
24 tests since 16 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass45,223 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 45,223 miles
- Test number
- 122009013648
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,203 miles (+475)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,203 miles
- Test number
- 606910862729
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass44,728 miles (+19)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 44,728 miles
- Test number
- 685700776547
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail44,709 miles (+661)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,709 miles
- Test number
- 913895652893
- MajorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass44,048 miles (+851)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 44,048 miles
- Test number
- 857413860000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,197 miles (+296)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 43,197 miles
- Test number
- 246726103735
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,901 miles (+649)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 42,901 miles
- Test number
- 607103759284
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass42,252 miles (+828)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 42,252 miles
- Test number
- 196535151103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,424 miles (+201)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 41,424 miles
- Test number
- 230787102255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,223 miles (+591)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 41,223 miles
- Test number
- 275418551017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,632 miles (+1,311)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 40,632 miles
- Test number
- 575243771432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,321 miles (+1,249)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 39,321 miles
- Test number
- 459532220785
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,072 miles (+1,388)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 38,072 miles
- Test number
- 963535427710
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,684 miles (+1,464)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 36,684 miles
- Test number
- 675177728725
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,220 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 35,220 miles
- Test number
- 969617014232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,212 miles (+1,105)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,212 miles
- Test number
- 175976314276
- FailureFront front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass34,107 miles (+1,702)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 34,107 miles
- Test number
- 917139983121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,405 miles (+1,271)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 32,405 miles
- Test number
- 786044712274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,134 miles (+881)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 31,134 miles
- Test number
- 969143811251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,253 miles (+163)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 30,253 miles
- Test number
- 472647510233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,090 miles (+1,452)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 30,090 miles
- Test number
- 561930519278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,638 miles (+1,490)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 28,638 miles
- Test number
- 880542158245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,148 miles (+1,390)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 27,148 miles
- Test number
- 702400318085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,758 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 25,758 miles
- Test number
- 431360726354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L4 BFA
- Does L4 BFA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 BFA is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L4 BFA?
- The MOT on L4 BFA is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L4 BFA done?
- L4 BFA was recorded at 45,223 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 987 miles a year.
- Has L4 BFA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 BFA has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L4 BFA 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 L4 BFA find?
- L4 BFA passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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