Talbot Express
White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,500 cc
L54 JDCMOT history
L54 JDC is a white diesel Talbot Express first used on 29 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 75,893 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 75,893 mi
- At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 22 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 820 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L54 JDC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Talbot
- Model
- Express
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 29 Mar 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L54 JDC was last recorded at 75,893 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 5 Aug 2015: 6,470 miles, lower than 64,418 miles on 1 Aug 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 75,891 miles · 15 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 820 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 75,893 miles
- 2025 – 75,357 miles
- 2024 – 74,516 miles
- 2023 – 70,596 miles
- 2022 – 70,511 miles
- 2021 – 70,060 miles
- 2020 – 69,402 miles
- 2019 – 68,017 miles
- 2018 – 66,048 miles
- 2017 – 65,735 miles
- 2016 – 65,002 miles
- 2015 – 6,470 miles
- 2014 – 64,418 miles
- 2013 – 64,256 miles
- 2012 – 64,056 miles
- 2011 – 63,754 miles
- 2010 – 62,949 miles
- 2009 – 62,708 miles
- 2008 – 61,770 miles
- 2007 – 61,097 miles
- 2006 – 60,538 miles
- 2005 – 58,549 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass75,893 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNsf osf chassis ends corrededRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySurface rust under bodyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Chassis correded in places
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear lights slight interaction
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 2 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,893 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 75,893 miles
- Test number
- 307080978066
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNsf osf chassis ends correded
- AdvisorySurface rust under body
Fail75,891 miles (+534)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,891 miles
- Test number
- 352111327492
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis mount to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch correded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNsf osf chassis ends correded
- AdvisorySurface rust under body
Pass75,357 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 75,357 miles
- Test number
- 952986502392
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail75,356 miles (+840)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,356 miles
- Test number
- 340464059519
- DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top bolt (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass74,516 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 74,516 miles
- Test number
- 131512751080
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryChassis correded in places
- AdvisoryHeavily waxoiled
- AdvisoryRear lights slight interaction
- AdvisoryUnder body correded
Fail74,514 miles (+3,918)3 dangerous8 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,514 miles
- Test number
- 446863483206
- DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative not flashing (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorNearside All direction indicators not working not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside All direction indicators not working not flasing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corner to wheel arch holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryChassis correded in places
- AdvisoryRear lights slight interaction
- AdvisoryUnder body correded in places
Pass70,596 miles (+85)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 70,596 miles
- Test number
- 581054181157
- AdvisoryRear shock absorber bushes perished but both havent any play
Pass70,511 miles (+451)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 70,511 miles
- Test number
- 944860902918
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
- AdvisorySlight power steering leak
Pass70,060 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 70,060 miles
- Test number
- 636051906569
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail70,060 miles (+658)1 repaired11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,060 miles
- Test number
- 663028901186
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass69,402 miles (+1,385)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 69,402 miles
- Test number
- 497830391974
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Offside front and both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass68,017 miles (+1,969)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 68,017 miles
- Test number
- 495849735392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,048 miles (+313)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 66,048 miles
- Test number
- 650804421145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,735 miles (+733)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 65,735 miles
- Test number
- 720666224232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,002 miles (+58,532)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 65,002 miles
- Test number
- 649538747683
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,470 miles (-57,948)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 6,470 miles
- Test number
- 627567315282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,418 miles (+162)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 64,418 miles
- Test number
- 309333914249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,256 miles (+200)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 64,256 miles
- Test number
- 276479813250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,056 miles (+302)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 64,056 miles
- Test number
- 228299512215
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass63,754 miles (+805)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 63,754 miles
- Test number
- 135075911237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,949 miles (+241)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 62,949 miles
- Test number
- 741867810219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,708 miles (+938)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 62,708 miles
- Test number
- 472447019220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,770 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 61,770 miles
- Test number
- 541099718295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,770 miles (+673)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,770 miles
- Test number
- 700629718226
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass61,097 miles (+559)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 61,097 miles
- Test number
- 422180527212
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass60,538 miles (+1,989)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 60,538 miles
- Test number
- 713479116287
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass58,549 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 58,549 miles
- Test number
- 730136915234
- NoteBike and bike rack was removed at time of retest
Fail58,549 miles6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,549 miles
- Test number
- 963554715238
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
- FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about L54 JDC
- Does L54 JDC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L54 JDC is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L54 JDC?
- The MOT on L54 JDC is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L54 JDC done?
- L54 JDC was recorded at 75,893 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 820 miles a year.
- Has L54 JDC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L54 JDC has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on L54 JDC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L54 JDC find?
- L54 JDC passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes; nsf osf chassis ends correded; surface rust under body.
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