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Ford Transit

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 2,198 cc

L5 BYCMOT history

L5 BYC is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 22 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 83,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

L5 BYC blue Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
83,037 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 BYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
22 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 BYC was last recorded at 83,037 miles on 14 May 2026, 6,402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,635 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,402 miles
Average per year
9,753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,037 miles
  • 2025 – 76,635 miles
  • 2024 – 71,730 miles
  • 2023 – 58,158 miles
  • 2022 – 43,459 miles
  • 2021 – 30,778 miles
  • 2019 – 18,320 miles
  • 2018 – 10,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,037 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 20 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,037 miles (+6,402)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    83,037 miles
    Test number
    244970548443
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass76,635 miles (+4,905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    76,635 miles
    Test number
    351913706843
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Pass71,730 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    71,730 miles
    Test number
    737358270396
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Fail71,714 miles (+13,556)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,714 miles
    Test number
    522143004003
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass58,158 miles (+14,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    58,158 miles
    Test number
    699978307798
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass43,459 miles (+12,681)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    43,459 miles
    Test number
    538368406528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    30,778 miles
    Test number
    518452395309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail30,778 miles (+12,458)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,778 miles
    Test number
    428641289493
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  9. Pass18,320 miles (+7,436)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    18,320 miles
    Test number
    867493811139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass10,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    10,884 miles
    Test number
    811487399181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 BYC

Does L5 BYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 BYC is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 BYC?
The MOT on L5 BYC is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 BYC done?
L5 BYC was recorded at 83,037 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 9,753 miles a year.
Has L5 BYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 BYC has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L5 BYC 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 L5 BYC find?
L5 BYC passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.

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