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Ford Transit

Red · Diesel · 2007 · 2,198 cc

L55 BMDMOT history

L55 BMD is a red diesel Ford Transit first used on 5 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 142,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

L55 BMD red Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
142,368 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,653 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 BMD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
5 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 BMD was last recorded at 142,368 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,367 miles · 5 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,653 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,368 miles
  • 2025 – 137,745 miles
  • 2024 – 131,659 miles
  • 2023 – 131,526 miles
  • 2022 – 126,584 miles
  • 2021 – 121,945 miles
  • 2020 – 114,310 miles
  • 2019 – 103,218 miles
  • 2018 – 95,326 miles
  • 2017 – 88,005 miles
  • 2016 – 78,041 miles
  • 2015 – 68,002 miles
  • 2014 – 57,848 miles
  • 2013 – 47,959 miles
  • 2012 – 38,563 miles
  • 2011 – 29,273 miles
  • 2010 – 21,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,368 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,368 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    142,368 miles
    Test number
    237209416208
    • MinorRegistration 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 1 to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Fail142,367 miles (+4,622)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,367 miles
    Test number
    587040865881
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg top (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorRegistration 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 1 to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Pass137,745 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    137,745 miles
    Test number
    442374869678
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail137,744 miles (+6,085)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,744 miles
    Test number
    246091638427
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass131,659 miles (+133)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    131,659 miles
    Test number
    537562034074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Gearbox mounting defective

  6. Fail131,526 miles (+4,942)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,526 miles
    Test number
    738612422171
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass126,584 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    126,584 miles
    Test number
    206131917525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail126,553 miles (+4,608)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,553 miles
    Test number
    226146624586
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step/ sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass121,945 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    121,945 miles
    Test number
    699774993685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail121,931 miles (+7,621)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,931 miles
    Test number
    356079424004
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass114,310 miles (+11,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,310 miles
    Test number
    835952916064
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass103,218 miles (+7,892)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,218 miles
    Test number
    204502231537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    95,326 miles
    Test number
    456785041800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail95,326 miles (+7,321)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,326 miles
    Test number
    155098230559
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Pass88,005 miles (+9,964)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    88,005 miles
    Test number
    526818769512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,041 miles (+10,039)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    78,041 miles
    Test number
    381076344253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,002 miles (+10,154)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    68,002 miles
    Test number
    549639835145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,848 miles (+9,889)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    57,848 miles
    Test number
    215329124416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    47,959 miles
    Test number
    666646433187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail47,959 miles (+9,396)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,959 miles
    Test number
    899706233197
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  21. Fail38,563 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,563 miles
    Test number
    129975742185
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  22. Pass38,563 miles (+9,290)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,563 miles
    Test number
    179635642193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    29,273 miles
    Test number
    349524441105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,273 miles (+7,954)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,273 miles
    Test number
    929334341132
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass21,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    21,319 miles
    Test number
    331424940156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 BMD

Does L55 BMD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 BMD is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 BMD?
The MOT on L55 BMD is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 BMD done?
L55 BMD was recorded at 142,368 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 7,653 miles a year.
Has L55 BMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 BMD has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 BMD 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 L55 BMD find?
L55 BMD passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 to master cylinder; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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