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Ford Transit

Orange · Diesel · 1993 · 2,496 cc

L81 AFPMOT history

L81 AFP is an orange diesel Ford Transit first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 23,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Feb 2024
Mileage
23,903 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L81 AFP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L81 AFP was last recorded at 23,903 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Mar 2015: 2,726 miles, lower than 98,766 miles on 3 Apr 2014.

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
23,892 miles · 21 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
11 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 23,903 miles
  • 2023 – 23,892 miles
  • 2022 – 22,349 miles
  • 2018 – 19,667 miles
  • 2017 – 19,627 miles
  • 2016 – 18,567 miles
  • 2015 – 2,726 miles
  • 2014 – 98,766 miles
  • 2013 – 94,564 miles
  • 2012 – 90,285 miles
  • 2011 – 88,846 miles
  • 2010 – 86,346 miles
  • 2009 – 82,818 miles
  • 2008 – 74,627 miles
  • 2007 – 70,913 miles
  • 2006 – 64,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail23,903 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryLower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryLower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryLower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sealed has been used below vehicle to cover the chassis and body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail23,903 miles (+11)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,903 miles
    Test number
    166754309184
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryLower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sealed has been used below vehicle to cover the chassis and body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

  2. Pass23,892 miles (+1,543)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    23,892 miles
    Test number
    586461988564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass22,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    22,349 miles
    Test number
    604162028564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    829634948731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass19,667 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    19,667 miles
    Test number
    629071116517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail19,627 miles (+1,060)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,627 miles
    Test number
    670440829053
    • FailureBattery insecure Both (1.9.1)
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass18,567 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    18,567 miles
    Test number
    586574923331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail18,441 miles (+15,715)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,441 miles
    Test number
    305965531551
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass2,726 miles (-96,040)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    2,726 miles
    Test number
    295212985065
    • NoteNearside centre crossmember corroded
    • NoteRear shock absorber bushes worn
    • NoteRear spring rear bushes worn

  10. Pass98,766 miles (+4,202)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    98,766 miles
    Test number
    538853994068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,564 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    94,564 miles
    Test number
    369028793027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail94,534 miles (+4,249)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,534 miles
    Test number
    159350483057
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass90,285 miles (+9)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    90,285 miles
    Test number
    258332982095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBolt in n/r/inner tyre

  14. Fail90,276 miles (+1,430)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,276 miles
    Test number
    116524872084
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBolt in n/r/inner tyre

  15. Pass88,846 miles (+2,500)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    88,846 miles
    Test number
    247132761009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,346 miles (+3,528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    86,346 miles
    Test number
    281521580013
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass82,818 miles (+8,191)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    82,818 miles
    Test number
    924610569194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,627 miles (+3,714)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    74,627 miles
    Test number
    873108968198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,913 miles (+6,424)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    70,913 miles
    Test number
    530883207105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,489 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    64,489 miles
    Test number
    983600916114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Questions about L81 AFP

Does L81 AFP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L81 AFP expired on 10 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L81 AFP?
The MOT on L81 AFP expired on 10 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L81 AFP done?
L81 AFP was recorded at 23,903 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026.
Has L81 AFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L81 AFP has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L81 AFP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L81 AFP find?
L81 AFP failed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 1 major defect and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp not working on dipped beam; lower anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes worn; lower exhaust noisy, and 2 more.

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