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Ford Transit

White and Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,496 cc

L59 SAHMOT history

L59 SAH is a white and blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 24 Feb 1994. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 100,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
100,352 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L59 SAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White and Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
24 Feb 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L59 SAH was last recorded at 100,352 miles on 27 May 2026, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Nov 2009: 10,407 miles, lower than 88,366 miles on 17 Nov 2008.
  • 13 Jun 2012: 76,453 miles, lower than 80,611 miles on 12 Nov 2010.

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
100,319 miles · 30 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
3,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,352 miles
  • 2024 – 100,319 miles
  • 2023 – 99,997 miles
  • 2022 – 99,660 miles
  • 2021 – 98,977 miles
  • 2020 – 98,161 miles
  • 2019 – 96,229 miles
  • 2018 – 95,943 miles
  • 2017 – 95,348 miles
  • 2015 – 93,732 miles
  • 2014 – 92,453 miles
  • 2013 – 90,979 miles
  • 2012 – 76,453 miles
  • 2010 – 80,611 miles
  • 2009 – 10,674 miles
  • 2008 – 88,366 miles
  • 2007 – 65,021 miles
  • 2006 – 48,957 miles
  • 2005 – 34,971 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,352 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of body corroded

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded outside the prescribed area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,352 miles (+33)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    100,352 miles
    Test number
    205611332085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of body corroded

  2. Pass100,319 miles (+322)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    100,319 miles
    Test number
    361982666119
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass99,997 miles (+337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    99,997 miles
    Test number
    202565790091
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass99,660 miles (+683)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    99,660 miles
    Test number
    680029367632
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front and rear sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass98,977 miles (+816)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    98,977 miles
    Test number
    448180730658
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake effort lower

  6. Pass98,161 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,161 miles
    Test number
    730608375805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch corroded outside the prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail98,136 miles (+1,907)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,136 miles
    Test number
    819843761425
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch corroded outside the prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass96,229 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,229 miles
    Test number
    903370901530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,943 miles (+595)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    95,943 miles
    Test number
    599513512912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,348 miles (+1,616)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    95,348 miles
    Test number
    983466309637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,732 miles (+1,279)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    93,732 miles
    Test number
    945547645184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass92,453 miles (+1,474)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    92,453 miles
    Test number
    218498894186
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass90,979 miles (+14,526)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    90,979 miles
    Test number
    168690673163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass76,453 miles (-4,158)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    76,453 miles
    Test number
    658135762131
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass80,611 miles (+69,937)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    80,611 miles
    Test number
    920646810354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass10,674 miles (+267)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    10,674 miles
    Test number
    460901029393
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteFront number plate starting to deteriorate but not yet to excess
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle smotherd in fresh underseal in various places

  17. Fail10,407 miles (-77,959)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,407 miles
    Test number
    713987219393
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteFront number plate starting to deteriorate but not yet to excess
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle smotherd in fresh underseal in various places

  18. Pass88,366 miles (+237)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    88,366 miles
    Test number
    772992428323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion starting both inner sills but not yet to excess
    • NoteCorrosion starting various places on rear floor/chassies but not yet to excess
    • NoteFiller on outer sills appears to be cosmetic only
    • NoteNoise from engine bay advise inspecting
    • NoteSlight play n/s inner rack joint but not yet to excess

  19. Fail88,129 miles (+23,108)2 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,129 miles
    Test number
    900709518324
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion starting both inner sills but not yet to excess
    • NoteCorrosion starting various places on rear floor/chassies but not yet to excess
    • NoteFiller on outer sills appears to be cosmetic only
    • NoteNoise from engine bay advise inspecting
    • NoteSlight play n/s inner rack joint but not yet to excess

  20. Pass65,021 miles (+1,549)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    65,021 miles
    Test number
    750031527316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail63,472 miles (+14,515)12 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,472 miles
    Test number
    332879047476
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteCorrosion throughout vehicle
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  22. Pass48,957 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    48,957 miles
    Test number
    830208766233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion throughout vehicle
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteLinkage disconnected from injector pump

  23. Fail48,957 miles (+13,986)7 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,957 miles
    Test number
    620685166217
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion through out vehicle
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteLinkage fell off injector pump

  24. Pass34,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    34,971 miles
    Test number
    532045945207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L59 SAH

Does L59 SAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L59 SAH is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L59 SAH?
The MOT on L59 SAH is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L59 SAH done?
L59 SAH was recorded at 100,352 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 3,154 miles a year.
Has L59 SAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L59 SAH has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on L59 SAH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 13 Nov 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L59 SAH find?
L59 SAH passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills, and 4 more.

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