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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,400 cc

L8 HTEMOT history

L8 HTE is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 140,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2025.

L8 HTE white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2026
Mileage
140,125 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 HTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 HTE was last recorded at 140,125 miles on 21 Mar 2025, 2,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,553 miles · 19 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
2,572 miles
Average per year
5,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,125 miles
  • 2023 – 137,553 miles
  • 2021 – 135,097 miles
  • 2020 – 133,191 miles
  • 2018 – 129,553 miles
  • 2017 – 125,293 miles
  • 2016 – 122,260 miles
  • 2015 – 119,006 miles
  • 2013 – 115,963 miles
  • 2012 – 109,175 miles
  • 2011 – 100,598 miles
  • 2010 – 91,958 miles
  • 2009 – 74,035 miles
  • 2008 – 61,587 miles
  • 2007 – 52,475 miles
  • 2006 – 42,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,125 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front tyre perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear crack in vehicle chassis not within prescribed area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,125 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    140,125 miles
    Test number
    183822926845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail140,125 miles (+2,572)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,125 miles
    Test number
    373554682409
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass137,553 miles (+2,456)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    137,553 miles
    Test number
    887159746795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Corrosion to inner wheelarch
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight corrosion to lower cabstep
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to chassis
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to outer wheelarches

  4. Pass135,097 miles (+1,906)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    135,097 miles
    Test number
    469972928196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass133,191 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    133,191 miles
    Test number
    800766178478
    • AdvisoryAdvise; Fresh underseal used at both front inner wheel arch.
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  6. Fail133,191 miles (+3,638)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,191 miles
    Test number
    448254928963
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise; Fresh underseal used at both front inner wheel arch.
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  7. Pass129,553 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    129,553 miles
    Test number
    271205893160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail129,526 miles (+116)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,526 miles
    Test number
    919846215351
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail129,410 miles (+4,117)1 dangerous8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,410 miles
    Test number
    631351144394
    • DangerousCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear side marker light not working
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis number has been removed from dash/windscreen area
    • AdvisoryStop light interacting with near side number plate light

  10. Pass125,293 miles (+7)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    125,293 miles
    Test number
    655831461368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear crack in vehicle chassis not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged but not in drivers view

  11. Fail125,286 miles (+3,026)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,286 miles
    Test number
    213409644805
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureVehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper smeary
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear crack in vehicle chassis not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush NS and OS **STRONG ADVISE** (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged but not in drivers view

  12. Pass122,260 miles (+3,254)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    122,260 miles
    Test number
    299721044213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass119,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    119,006 miles
    Test number
    698571145008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail119,006 miles (+3,043)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,006 miles
    Test number
    728856235082
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass115,963 miles (+6,788)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    115,963 miles
    Test number
    517839723395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass109,175 miles (+8,577)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    109,175 miles
    Test number
    876090822334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,598 miles (+8,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    100,598 miles
    Test number
    159355511373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass91,958 miles (+17,923)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    91,958 miles
    Test number
    753580410337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,035 miles (+12,448)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    74,035 miles
    Test number
    771873069192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,587 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,587 miles
    Test number
    210487138136
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  21. Pass61,587 miles (+9,112)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    61,587 miles
    Test number
    290437138151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,475 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,475 miles
    Test number
    280038837146
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass52,475 miles (+9,938)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    52,475 miles
    Test number
    470008137123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    42,537 miles
    Test number
    262139236435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 HTE

Does L8 HTE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 HTE expired on 20 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 HTE?
The MOT on L8 HTE expired on 20 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 HTE done?
L8 HTE was recorded at 140,125 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2025, an average of 5,180 miles a year.
Has L8 HTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 HTE has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 HTE 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 HTE find?
L8 HTE passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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