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Ford Transit

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,402 cc

L70 ACTMOT history

L70 ACT is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 1 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 141,097 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

L70 ACT blue Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
141,097 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 ACT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 ACT was last recorded at 141,097 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,096 miles · 10 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,097 miles
  • 2025 – 140,528 miles
  • 2024 – 140,254 miles
  • 2023 – 139,978 miles
  • 2022 – 139,248 miles
  • 2021 – 138,277 miles
  • 2020 – 137,020 miles
  • 2019 – 136,297 miles
  • 2018 – 134,677 miles
  • 2017 – 133,363 miles
  • 2016 – 131,830 miles
  • 2015 – 130,073 miles
  • 2014 – 128,130 miles
  • 2013 – 126,083 miles
  • 2012 – 123,186 miles
  • 2011 – 119,179 miles
  • 2010 – 115,116 miles
  • 2009 – 110,608 miles
  • 2008 – 104,912 miles
  • 2007 – 98,617 miles
  • 2006 – 91,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,097 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front under arch corroded but not within a prescribed areaRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,097 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    141,097 miles
    Test number
    799933982223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front under arch corroded but not within a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Fail141,096 miles (+568)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,096 miles
    Test number
    295329151193
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front under arch corroded but not within a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass140,528 miles (+274)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    140,528 miles
    Test number
    583662383174
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass140,254 miles (+276)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    140,254 miles
    Test number
    201726279431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass139,978 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    139,978 miles
    Test number
    321026615729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail139,975 miles (+727)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,975 miles
    Test number
    101038297858
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Pass139,248 miles (+971)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    139,248 miles
    Test number
    335019688500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass138,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    138,277 miles
    Test number
    262736587736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail138,277 miles (+1,257)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,277 miles
    Test number
    884973350807
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass137,020 miles (+723)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    137,020 miles
    Test number
    954163803854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass136,297 miles (+1,620)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    136,297 miles
    Test number
    494596746341
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass134,677 miles (+1,314)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    134,677 miles
    Test number
    780342284402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass133,363 miles (+1,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    133,363 miles
    Test number
    441589232299
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass131,830 miles (+1,757)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    131,830 miles
    Test number
    506053781502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass130,073 miles (+1,943)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    130,073 miles
    Test number
    988270795124
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  16. Pass128,130 miles (+2,047)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    128,130 miles
    Test number
    749492594155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass126,083 miles (+2,897)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    126,083 miles
    Test number
    387740303421
    • NoteNearside front ball joint cover starting to split
    • NoteOffside rear inner tyre starting to perish on inner wall
  18. Pass123,186 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    123,186 miles
    Test number
    175529892147
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear inner tyre wall slightly perished
  19. Fail123,186 miles (+4,007)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,186 miles
    Test number
    856719592125
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear inner tyre wall slightly perished
  20. Pass119,179 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    119,179 miles
    Test number
    566181601240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail119,177 miles (+4,061)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,177 miles
    Test number
    948145591178
    • FailureNearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  22. Pass115,116 miles (+4,508)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    115,116 miles
    Test number
    303446290140
    • NoteOffside and nearside front brake pipes coverd in grease visual inspection impaired
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear anti roll bar bushes slight play
  23. Pass110,608 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    110,608 miles
    Test number
    330346599136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
  24. Fail110,608 miles (+5,696)10 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,608 miles
    Test number
    253784299106
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteClutch anti provision slip worn through.
  25. Pass104,912 miles (+6,295)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2009
    Odometer
    104,912 miles
    Test number
    454051338111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass98,617 miles (+7,580)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    98,617 miles
    Test number
    154011837112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass91,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    91,037 miles
    Test number
    643789226160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 ACT

Does L70 ACT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 ACT is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 ACT?
The MOT on L70 ACT is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 ACT done?
L70 ACT was recorded at 141,097 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 2,468 miles a year.
Has L70 ACT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 ACT has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L70 ACT 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 L70 ACT find?
L70 ACT passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front under arch corroded but not within a prescribed area; nearside rear inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 5 more.

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