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Grey · Diesel · 2017 · 1,995 cc

L8 ECHMOT history

L8 ECH is a grey diesel Ford Transit first used on 10 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 82,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

L8 ECH grey Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
82,030 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 ECH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
10 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 ECH was last recorded at 82,030 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,030 miles · 1 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,030 miles
  • 2025 – 78,382 miles
  • 2024 – 68,864 miles
  • 2023 – 60,298 miles
  • 2022 – 51,599 miles
  • 2021 – 42,075 miles
  • 2020 – 34,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,030 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all affected

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 17 Feb 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,030 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    82,030 miles
    Test number
    504478931715
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail82,030 miles (+3,648)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,030 miles
    Test number
    472092263287
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass78,382 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    78,382 miles
    Test number
    846856674222
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all affected (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail78,382 miles (+9,518)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,382 miles
    Test number
    320391332170
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all affected (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass68,864 miles (+8,566)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    68,864 miles
    Test number
    346334050772
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass60,298 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    60,298 miles
    Test number
    287546347251
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail60,298 miles (+8,699)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,298 miles
    Test number
    906553991722
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass51,599 miles (+9,524)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    51,599 miles
    Test number
    586873221563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,075 miles (+7,946)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    42,075 miles
    Test number
    189257786698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    34,129 miles
    Test number
    401184615707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 ECH

Does L8 ECH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 ECH is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 ECH?
The MOT on L8 ECH is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 ECH done?
L8 ECH was recorded at 82,030 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 7,519 miles a year.
Has L8 ECH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 ECH has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 ECH 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 ECH find?
L8 ECH passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small pin hole; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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