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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

L5 DVDMOT history

L5 DVD is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 169,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2026.

L5 DVD white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
169,520 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 DVD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 DVD was last recorded at 169,520 miles on 4 Apr 2026, 6,054 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,466 miles · 18 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,054 miles
Average per year
8,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,520 miles
  • 2025 – 163,466 miles
  • 2024 – 153,300 miles
  • 2022 – 145,835 miles
  • 2021 – 132,944 miles
  • 2020 – 120,737 miles
  • 2019 – 117,016 miles
  • 2018 – 111,382 miles
  • 2017 – 100,353 miles
  • 2016 – 85,333 miles
  • 2015 – 69,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,520 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes at rear have applied material unable to carry out full examination of pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,520 miles (+6,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    169,520 miles
    Test number
    612317385772
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass163,466 miles (+10,166)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    163,466 miles
    Test number
    609600925690
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened foremost (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass153,300 miles (+7,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    153,300 miles
    Test number
    651697181864
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components and underside covered in underseal.

  4. Pass145,835 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    145,835 miles
    Test number
    851141900119
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs pump (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll side lights come on with headlights
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  5. Fail145,835 miles (+12,891)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,835 miles
    Test number
    371511771434
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs pump (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll side lights come on with headlights
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  6. Pass132,944 miles (+12,207)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    132,944 miles
    Test number
    325834567050
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at abs pump (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass120,737 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    120,737 miles
    Test number
    753781141335
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Fail120,737 miles (+3,721)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,737 miles
    Test number
    955569537505
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass117,016 miles (+111)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    117,016 miles
    Test number
    762444933662
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes at rear have applied material unable to carry out full examination of pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail116,905 miles (+5,523)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,905 miles
    Test number
    647676290335
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes at rear have applied material unable to carry out full examination of pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass111,382 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    111,382 miles
    Test number
    654868604346
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes greased restricting inspection advise replacement

  12. Fail111,382 miles (+11,029)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,382 miles
    Test number
    396793500374
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes greased restricting inspection advise replacement

  13. Pass100,353 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    100,353 miles
    Test number
    621338061783
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes have applied protection
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail100,353 miles (+15,020)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,353 miles
    Test number
    426403834583
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes have applied protection
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass85,333 miles (+16,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    85,333 miles
    Test number
    526608177093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass69,075 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    69,075 miles
    Test number
    815620235026
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L5 DVD

Does L5 DVD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 DVD is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 DVD?
The MOT on L5 DVD is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 DVD done?
L5 DVD was recorded at 169,520 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2026, an average of 8,988 miles a year.
Has L5 DVD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 DVD has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on L5 DVD 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 DVD find?
L5 DVD passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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