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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2011 · 2,402 cc

L8 BDWMOT history

L8 BDW is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 27 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 170,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

L8 BDW white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
170,249 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,281 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 BDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 BDW was last recorded at 170,249 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,244 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
6,281 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,249 miles
  • 2024 – 167,353 miles
  • 2023 – 164,772 miles
  • 2022 – 161,454 miles
  • 2021 – 156,961 miles
  • 2020 – 152,657 miles
  • 2019 – 147,936 miles
  • 2018 – 141,996 miles
  • 2017 – 135,019 miles
  • 2016 – 130,091 miles
  • 2015 – 128,027 miles
  • 2014 – 100,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,249 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear hubseal slight leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,249 miles (+5)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    170,249 miles
    Test number
    964811426119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hubseal slight leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail170,244 miles (+2,891)7 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,244 miles
    Test number
    391398652590
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hubseal slight leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass167,353 miles (+2,581)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    167,353 miles
    Test number
    506551753139
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass164,772 miles (+3,318)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    164,772 miles
    Test number
    404316329138
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass161,454 miles (+4,493)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    161,454 miles
    Test number
    249430941484
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass156,961 miles (+4,304)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    156,961 miles
    Test number
    114077666206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass152,657 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    152,657 miles
    Test number
    397548472335
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear HALF SHAFT SEAL SLIGHT MISTING.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail152,657 miles (+4,721)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,657 miles
    Test number
    303533366194
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear HALF SHAFT SEAL SLIGHT MISTING.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass147,936 miles (+5,940)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    147,936 miles
    Test number
    260235522382
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass141,996 miles (+6,977)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    141,996 miles
    Test number
    192366623828
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal slightly damp
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass135,019 miles (+4,928)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    135,019 miles
    Test number
    830749884223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass130,091 miles (+2,064)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    130,091 miles
    Test number
    320214453273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass128,027 miles (+27,661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    128,027 miles
    Test number
    852164628442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass100,366 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    100,366 miles
    Test number
    298824994290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail100,365 miles5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,365 miles
    Test number
    856990494297
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear hub seal leaking

Questions about L8 BDW

Does L8 BDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 BDW is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 BDW?
The MOT on L8 BDW is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 BDW done?
L8 BDW was recorded at 170,249 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 6,281 miles a year.
Has L8 BDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 BDW has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 BDW 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 L8 BDW find?
L8 BDW passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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