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Ford Transit

Yellow · Diesel · 1993 · 2,496 cc

L73 ULEMOT history

L73 ULE is a yellow diesel Ford Transit first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 135,382 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 May 2027
Mileage
135,382 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L73 ULE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 May 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L73 ULE was last recorded at 135,382 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 1,272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,110 miles · 17 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,272 miles
Average per year
1,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,382 miles
  • 2025 – 134,110 miles
  • 2023 – 134,012 miles
  • 2022 – 133,253 miles
  • 2020 – 133,226 miles
  • 2019 – 133,043 miles
  • 2018 – 132,345 miles
  • 2017 – 130,108 miles
  • 2016 – 128,861 miles
  • 2015 – 127,126 miles
  • 2014 – 125,422 miles
  • 2013 – 122,734 miles
  • 2012 – 120,019 miles
  • 2011 – 117,179 miles
  • 2007 – 116,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,382 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,382 miles (+1,272)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2027
    Odometer
    135,382 miles
    Test number
    258902461964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass134,110 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    134,110 miles
    Test number
    306873217005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,012 miles (+759)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    134,012 miles
    Test number
    937612712949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,253 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    133,253 miles
    Test number
    355250712529
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass133,226 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    133,226 miles
    Test number
    895029885536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass133,043 miles (+698)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    133,043 miles
    Test number
    866767811736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass132,345 miles (+2,237)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    132,345 miles
    Test number
    997654017594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,108 miles (+1,247)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    130,108 miles
    Test number
    442672160543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass128,861 miles (+1,735)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    128,861 miles
    Test number
    817133134258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail127,126 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,126 miles
    Test number
    438319835150
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass127,126 miles (+1,704)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    127,126 miles
    Test number
    516309235109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass125,422 miles (+2,688)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    125,422 miles
    Test number
    617683334144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass122,734 miles (+2,715)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    122,734 miles
    Test number
    545898223161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,019 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    120,019 miles
    Test number
    668170042165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail120,019 miles (+2,840)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,019 miles
    Test number
    967540642111
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass117,179 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    117,179 miles
    Test number
    687587831157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail117,176 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,176 miles
    Test number
    145753931143
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass116,479 km
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    116,479 km
    Test number
    791434930194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail116,479 km3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,479 km
    Test number
    230721230497
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass116,479 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    116,479 km
    Test number
    882315439188
    • NoteSmall patches of corrosion

  21. Pass116,479 km
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    116,479 km
    Test number
    780141818204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail116,479 km1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,479 km
    Test number
    112170618223
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass116,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    116,490 miles
    Test number
    380030107231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail116,479 km (+1,260)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,479 km
    Test number
    591264397127
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  25. Pass115,219 km
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    115,219 km
    Test number
    643985596188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L73 ULE

Does L73 ULE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L73 ULE is valid until 16 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L73 ULE?
The MOT on L73 ULE is valid until 16 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L73 ULE done?
L73 ULE was recorded at 135,382 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 1,007 miles a year.
Has L73 ULE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L73 ULE has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2015.
Has the mileage on L73 ULE 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 L73 ULE find?
L73 ULE passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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