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White · Petrol · 2001 · 4,600 cc

L7 NWLMOT history

L7 NWL is a white petrol Ford Limo first used on 1 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 108,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2023
Mileage
108,179 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 NWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Limo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 NWL was last recorded at 108,179 miles on 22 Apr 2022, 207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Mar 2012: 101,877 miles, lower than 156,090 miles on 15 Apr 2011.
  • 13 Nov 2013: 102,041 miles, lower than 102,227 miles on 25 May 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
107,972 miles · 23 Jan 2020
Between the last two tests
207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 108,179 miles
  • 2020 – 107,972 miles
  • 2018 – 106,559 miles
  • 2017 – 103,969 miles
  • 2016 – 103,085 miles
  • 2015 – 102,682 miles
  • 2014 – 102,676 miles
  • 2013 – 102,041 miles
  • 2012 – 101,877 miles
  • 2011 – 156,090 miles
  • 2010 – 152,934 miles
  • 2008 – 150,959 miles
  • 2007 – 149,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,179 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,179 miles (+207)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    108,179 miles
    Test number
    406649871423
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass107,972 miles (+1,413)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,972 miles
    Test number
    338534236258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension rusty
    • AdvisoryPark brake 16%

  3. Pass106,559 miles (+48)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    106,559 miles
    Test number
    795731616607
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  4. Fail106,511 miles (+2,542)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,511 miles
    Test number
    783055119216
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced drivers floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • Advisory29% REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  5. Pass103,969 miles (+884)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    103,969 miles
    Test number
    687280029851
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sections (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryAir bag warning light not coming on with ignition.
    • AdvisoryRear brake flexes, metal pipe sections starting to corrode.
    • AdvisorySide facing seat, one seat belt clasp missing.

  6. Pass103,085 miles (+11)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    103,085 miles
    Test number
    322431857766
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail103,074 miles (+392)1 failure11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,074 miles
    Test number
    160282185856
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass102,682 miles (+6)2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    102,682 miles
    Test number
    306040245194
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteBrake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteHeadlights have a poor beam pattern
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade deterioted
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in rear antiroll bar bushes
    • NoteUnderside of vehiucle covered in heavy underseal
    • NoteVehicle floor mounts in poor condition

  9. Pass102,676 miles (+300)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    102,676 miles
    Test number
    495793624409
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust has a minor leak / slightly deterioted
    • NoteFront and rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteHeadlights have a poor beam pattern
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteParking brake cables slightly corroded
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealead

  10. Pass102,376 miles (+335)2 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    102,376 miles
    Test number
    708508224156
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteCoil springs corroded
    • NoteExhaust system deterioted/ minor leak of exhaust gases
    • NoteHeadlights have a poor beam pattern
    • NoteParking brake cable slightly corroded
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle slightly corroded

  11. Pass102,041 miles (-186)1 advisory8 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    102,041 miles
    Test number
    519057613395
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll brake pipes corroded
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteExhaust rubber mounts slightly cracked
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteOffside and nearside suspension arm bushes slightly deterioted
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle corroded
    • NoteVery slight play in steering box

  12. Pass102,227 miles (+3)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    102,227 miles
    Test number
    167885743124
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteExhaust rubber mountung slightly cracked
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail102,224 miles (+16)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,224 miles
    Test number
    235514533146
    • FailureCentre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteExhaust rubber mountung slightly cracked
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail102,208 miles (+258)2 failures6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,208 miles
    Test number
    437419323101
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteN/side front tyre is worn on outer edge
    • NoteN/side rear tyre is worn on outer edge
    • NoteSide movement in rear half shafts
    • NoteSlight travel in brake pedal but stops ok

  15. Pass101,950 miles (+12)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    101,950 miles
    Test number
    297301623179
    • DangerousExcessive movement in rear wheels through diff
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSlight damage to handbrake cables

  16. Fail101,938 miles (+61)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,938 miles
    Test number
    709399903111
    • DangerousExcessive movement in rear wheels through diff
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSlight damage to handbrake cables

  17. Pass101,877 miles (-54,213)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    101,877 miles
    Test number
    937907062070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass156,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    156,090 miles
    Test number
    115545301151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail156,090 miles (+3,156)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,090 miles
    Test number
    136278491441
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  20. Pass152,934 miles (+1,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    152,934 miles
    Test number
    844655300157
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  21. Pass150,959 miles (+1,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    150,959 miles
    Test number
    341790368269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass149,615 miles (+429)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    149,615 miles
    Test number
    560673467264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass149,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    149,186 miles
    Test number
    782741247246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail149,186 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,186 miles
    Test number
    934706737239
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L7 NWL

Does L7 NWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 NWL expired on 21 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 NWL?
The MOT on L7 NWL expired on 21 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 NWL done?
L7 NWL was recorded at 108,179 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2022.
Has L7 NWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 NWL has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on L7 NWL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 7 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L7 NWL find?
L7 NWL passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2022 with 6 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; nearside front inner steering component mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive, and 3 more.

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