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Ford Transit

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 2,402 cc

L5 MGGMOT history

L5 MGG is a red diesel Ford Transit first used on 19 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 227,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

L5 MGG red Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
227,805 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,281 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 MGG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 MGG was last recorded at 227,805 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 2,911 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
224,894 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,911 miles
Average per year
10,281 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 227,805 miles
  • 2024 – 224,894 miles
  • 2023 – 219,807 miles
  • 2022 – 213,669 miles
  • 2021 – 208,206 miles
  • 2020 – 204,351 miles
  • 2019 – 196,676 miles
  • 2018 – 187,850 miles
  • 2017 – 179,008 miles
  • 2016 – 171,664 miles
  • 2015 – 162,325 miles
  • 2014 – 149,944 miles
  • 2013 – 134,192 miles
  • 2012 – 119,176 miles
  • 2011 – 101,586 miles
  • 2010 – 83,780 miles
  • 2009 – 62,922 miles
  • 2008 – 46,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,805 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass227,805 miles (+2,911)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    227,805 miles
    Test number
    239398617923
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass224,894 miles (+5,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    224,894 miles
    Test number
    106117128610
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass219,807 miles (+6,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    219,807 miles
    Test number
    504057561274
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass213,669 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    213,669 miles
    Test number
    830527693753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail213,419 miles (+5,213)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,419 miles
    Test number
    579903031173
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Marked (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component insecure Cross member holding rad and intercooler Marked (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass208,206 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    208,206 miles
    Test number
    680140766170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail208,189 miles (+3,838)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,189 miles
    Test number
    403356861633
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass204,351 miles (+7,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    204,351 miles
    Test number
    495447567823
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  9. Pass196,676 miles (+8,826)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    196,676 miles
    Test number
    440483639164
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wings , both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills , both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis . both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass187,850 miles (+8,842)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    187,850 miles
    Test number
    302045413477
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on underbody

  11. Pass179,008 miles (+7,344)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    179,008 miles
    Test number
    907107570127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass171,664 miles (+9,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    171,664 miles
    Test number
    214394963661
    • AdvisoryN/s outer sill and outer sill under vehicle corroded not structural

  13. Pass162,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    162,325 miles
    Test number
    647334905100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail162,325 miles (+12,381)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,325 miles
    Test number
    229899495014
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

  15. Pass149,944 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    149,944 miles
    Test number
    766796404117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail149,944 miles (+15,752)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,944 miles
    Test number
    977006604155
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail134,192 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,192 miles
    Test number
    179943193442
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  18. Pass134,192 miles (+15,016)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    134,192 miles
    Test number
    348553093004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Pass119,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    119,176 miles
    Test number
    467094602163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail119,176 miles (+17,590)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,176 miles
    Test number
    995344802107
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass101,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    101,586 miles
    Test number
    828750191009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail101,586 miles (+17,806)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,586 miles
    Test number
    537740391072
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass83,780 miles (+20,858)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    83,780 miles
    Test number
    553462000182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,922 miles (+16,470)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    62,922 miles
    Test number
    552295389044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    46,452 miles
    Test number
    102331698405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 MGG

Does L5 MGG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 MGG is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 MGG?
The MOT on L5 MGG is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 MGG done?
L5 MGG was recorded at 227,805 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 10,281 miles a year.
Has L5 MGG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 MGG has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on L5 MGG 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 MGG find?
L5 MGG passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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