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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2008 · 2,402 cc

L7 ERVMOT history

L7 ERV is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 21 Nov 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 149,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2022.

L7 ERV white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2023
Mileage
149,209 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2022
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 ERV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 ERV was last recorded at 149,209 miles on 12 Oct 2022, 238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,971 miles · 3 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
238 miles
Average per year
10,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 149,209 miles
  • 2021 – 137,609 miles
  • 2020 – 124,241 miles
  • 2019 – 114,343 miles
  • 2018 – 105,180 miles
  • 2017 – 94,126 miles
  • 2016 – 85,266 miles
  • 2015 – 74,787 miles
  • 2014 – 66,572 miles
  • 2013 – 55,962 miles
  • 2012 – 49,956 miles
  • 2011 – 38,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,209 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,209 miles (+238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    149,209 miles
    Test number
    823371678362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail148,971 miles (+11,362)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,971 miles
    Test number
    358607628171
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass137,609 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    137,609 miles
    Test number
    469285092616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail137,609 miles (+936)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,609 miles
    Test number
    621961683567
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail136,673 miles (+12,432)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,673 miles
    Test number
    594365402509
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting still corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch rubbing on inside of rear tyre (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coved in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass124,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    124,241 miles
    Test number
    666588854594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail124,241 miles (+9,898)2 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,241 miles
    Test number
    556636167863
    • DangerousFront Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached BOTH FRONT LINK RODS HAVE PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick NEAR TO METAL DO NOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged BUY A NEW STICK ON MIRROR (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SCORED AND WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySILL'S FLOOR CHASSIS BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES SPRINGS ALL OK BUT GOING RUSTY REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE NOW THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DOES WORK

  8. Pass114,343 miles (+9,163)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,343 miles
    Test number
    397538774377
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner wing brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  9. Pass105,180 miles (+12)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    105,180 miles
    Test number
    250873542992
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear view mirror slightly cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail105,168 miles (+11,042)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,168 miles
    Test number
    149886928856
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured chalked yellow (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear view mirror slightly cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass94,126 miles (+8,860)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    94,126 miles
    Test number
    806173173228
    • AdvisoryN/s front rear large suspension bush deteriorating
    • AdvisoryN/s mirror deteriorating
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s rear discs scoring on inside edges
    • AdvisoryO/s seat belt slight fraying

  12. Pass85,266 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    85,266 miles
    Test number
    828223853894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail85,256 miles (+10,469)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,256 miles
    Test number
    843635618567
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass74,787 miles (+8,215)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    74,787 miles
    Test number
    335329986338
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside rear end diff seal leaking

  15. Pass66,572 miles (+349)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    66,572 miles
    Test number
    728457604313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,223 miles (+10,261)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,223 miles
    Test number
    205110394205
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

  17. Pass55,962 miles (+6,006)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    55,962 miles
    Test number
    766797473257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  18. Pass49,956 miles (+11,763)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    49,956 miles
    Test number
    569849072222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass38,193 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    38,193 miles
    Test number
    976524001307
    • NoteDamage to n/s wind screen outside swept area [smaller blade fitted]

  20. Fail38,193 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,193 miles
    Test number
    958134901398
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L7 ERV

Does L7 ERV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 ERV expired on 11 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 ERV?
The MOT on L7 ERV expired on 11 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 ERV done?
L7 ERV was recorded at 149,209 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2022, an average of 10,140 miles a year.
Has L7 ERV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 ERV has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L7 ERV 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 L7 ERV find?
L7 ERV passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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