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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2009 · 2,198 cc

L4 SWFMOT history

L4 SWF is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 22 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 27 MOT tests, with 186,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

L4 SWF white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
186,988 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
14 passed · 13 failed
Per year
10,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 SWF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 SWF was last recorded at 186,988 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,936 miles · 14 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
52 miles
Average per year
10,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,988 miles
  • 2025 – 183,127 miles
  • 2024 – 173,352 miles
  • 2023 – 170,645 miles
  • 2022 – 166,820 miles
  • 2021 – 163,815 miles
  • 2020 – 162,268 miles
  • 2018 – 144,102 miles
  • 2017 – 128,856 miles
  • 2016 – 112,896 miles
  • 2014 – 74,755 miles
  • 2013 – 53,959 miles
  • 2012 – 46,083 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,988 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major5 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,988 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    186,988 miles
    Test number
    722116979479
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail186,936 miles (+3,809)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,936 miles
    Test number
    350547755333
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass183,127 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    183,127 miles
    Test number
    181625176155
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail183,110 miles (+9,758)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,110 miles
    Test number
    502736963041
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass173,352 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    173,352 miles
    Test number
    806652596553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail173,222 miles (+2,577)2 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,222 miles
    Test number
    698122821737
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass170,645 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    170,645 miles
    Test number
    996584535303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  8. Fail170,645 miles (+3,825)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,645 miles
    Test number
    179252843676
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass166,820 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    166,820 miles
    Test number
    259445340644
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail166,806 miles (+2,991)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,806 miles
    Test number
    190546925911
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass163,815 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    163,815 miles
    Test number
    692565829635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail163,804 miles (+1,536)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,804 miles
    Test number
    930827178904
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass162,268 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    162,268 miles
    Test number
    952916560355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail162,267 miles (+18,165)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,267 miles
    Test number
    607903305872
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From ABS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass144,102 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    144,102 miles
    Test number
    320794947621
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear on axle.......... (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear........ (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded........ (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen is cracked...........

  16. Fail144,098 miles (+15,242)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,098 miles
    Test number
    598645286214
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear on axle.......... (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear........ (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded........ (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen is cracked...........

  17. Pass128,856 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    128,856 miles
    Test number
    333066056769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  18. Fail128,856 miles (+15,960)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,856 miles
    Test number
    781633347112
    • FailureCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  19. Pass112,896 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    112,896 miles
    Test number
    573258909303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle...... (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle...... (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Fail112,894 miles (+14,557)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,894 miles
    Test number
    718018570357
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle...... (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on bulkhead...... (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle...... (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass98,337 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    98,337 miles
    Test number
    171894055783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail98,334 miles (+23,579)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,334 miles
    Test number
    130734992266
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass74,755 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    74,755 miles
    Test number
    688216854332
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp not working...
    • NoteNearside front tyre is worn on both edges and close to the limit....
    • NoteOffside front tyre is wearing on the edges....
    • NoteRear brake pads are getting thin...

  24. Fail74,755 miles (+20,796)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,755 miles
    Test number
    145705854388
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp not working...
    • NoteNearside front tyre is worn on both edges and close to the limit....
    • NoteOffside front tyre is wearing on the edges....
    • NoteRear brake pads are getting thin...

  25. Pass53,959 miles (+7,876)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    53,959 miles
    Test number
    555515193254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail46,083 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,083 miles
    Test number
    267749792269
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass46,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    46,083 miles
    Test number
    538739092286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 SWF

Does L4 SWF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 SWF is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 SWF?
The MOT on L4 SWF is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 SWF done?
L4 SWF was recorded at 186,988 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 10,448 miles a year.
Has L4 SWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 SWF has failed 13 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 SWF 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 SWF find?
L4 SWF passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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