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Fiat Ducato

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,800 cc

L5 BGRMOT history

L5 BGR is a white diesel Fiat Ducato first used on 30 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2022 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 35,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Nov 2022.

L5 BGR white Fiat Ducato – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2022
Mileage
35,044 mi
At MOT on 23 Nov 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 BGR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Ducato
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
23 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

L5 BGR was last recorded at 35,044 miles on 23 Nov 2022, 1,593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Aug 2019: 28,695 miles, lower than 189,235 miles on 3 Aug 2018.

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
33,451 miles · 6 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 35,044 miles
  • 2021 – 33,451 miles
  • 2020 – 30,586 miles
  • 2019 – 28,695 miles
  • 2018 – 189,235 miles
  • 2017 – 185,437 miles
  • 2016 – 178,282 miles
  • 2015 – 174,379 miles
  • 2014 – 170,734 miles
  • 2013 – 167,421 miles
  • 2012 – 164,412 miles
  • 2011 – 162,070 miles
  • 2010 – 161,170 miles
  • 2009 – 161,116 miles
  • 2007 – 159,223 miles
  • 2006 – 156,365 miles
  • 2005 – 150,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail35,044 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side 3rd axle (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side 3rd (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all rear (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryChassis fixing point to body heavily welded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail35,044 miles (+1,593)1 dangerous8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,044 miles
    Test number
    421218499338
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side 3rd axle (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side 3rd (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all rear (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis fixing point to body heavily welded

  2. Pass33,451 miles (+2,865)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    33,451 miles
    Test number
    413586629916
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass30,586 miles (+1,891)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    30,586 miles
    Test number
    750404625401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass28,695 miles (-160,540)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    28,695 miles
    Test number
    382166534631
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator to union (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass189,235 miles (+3,798)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    189,235 miles
    Test number
    678986129372
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass185,437 miles (+7,155)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    185,437 miles
    Test number
    123814429006
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass178,282 miles (+3,903)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    178,282 miles
    Test number
    832295397086
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass174,379 miles (+3,645)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    174,379 miles
    Test number
    690497126088
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass170,734 miles (+3,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    170,734 miles
    Test number
    587230114252
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass167,421 miles (+3,009)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    167,421 miles
    Test number
    889468923238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass164,412 miles (+2,342)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    164,412 miles
    Test number
    578227932283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass162,070 miles (+154)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    162,070 miles
    Test number
    846787411226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass161,916 miles (+1)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    161,916 miles
    Test number
    809872601285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front chassis legs & radiator support cross-member badly corroded
    • NoteFront brake pipes corroded
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly

  14. Fail161,915 miles (+745)11 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,915 miles
    Test number
    176150681155
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth front lower brake pipes corroded
    • NoteFront chassis legs & radiator support cross-member badly corroded
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to chassis & underbody
    • NoteRear handbrake cables not fully secured at axles

  15. Pass161,170 miles10 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    161,170 miles
    Test number
    371357300463
    • NoteBoth front wheel bearings have slight play
    • NoteCorrosion to under body brake pipes
    • NoteExcessive corrosion to exhaust silencers/slight leak of exhaust gas
    • NoteExcessive corrosion to front chassis legs
    • NoteExcessive corrosion to front cross member
    • NoteExcessive corrosion to underbody structur and cills
    • NoteFront windscreen has damage less than 40mm
    • NoteGeneral condition of vehicle is in very poor condition
    • NoteNearside front suspention has slight play in lower ball joint
    • NoteOffside front suspention has slight play in lower ball joint

  16. Fail161,170 miles (+54)14 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,170 miles
    Test number
    712826270049
    • FailureExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteExsesive rust in both front chassis legs
    • NoteGenral condition of vehicle is in very poor condition
    • NoteHas exsesive rust in front cross member

  17. Pass161,116 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    161,116 miles
    Test number
    594777219106
    • NoteExhaust mounts perrished
    • NoteExhaust system is rusty
    • NoteO/s body rivets some loose

  18. Fail161,116 miles (+1,893)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,116 miles
    Test number
    124587409152
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust mounts perrished
    • NoteExhaust system is rusty
    • NoteO/s body rivets some loose

  19. Pass159,223 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    159,223 miles
    Test number
    704794527315
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail159,223 miles (+2,858)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,223 miles
    Test number
    901520527362
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass156,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    156,365 miles
    Test number
    402572496290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail156,365 miles (+5,643)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,365 miles
    Test number
    324281396473
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass150,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    150,722 miles
    Test number
    330846185204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail150,722 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,722 miles
    Test number
    974434385261
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Questions about L5 BGR

Does L5 BGR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 BGR expired on 5 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 BGR?
The MOT on L5 BGR expired on 5 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 BGR done?
L5 BGR was recorded at 35,044 miles at its MOT on 23 Nov 2022.
Has L5 BGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 BGR has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L5 BGR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Aug 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L5 BGR find?
L5 BGR failed its latest MOT on 23 Nov 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects and 5 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine; nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 11 more.

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