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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,402 cc

L8 OCMMOT history

L8 OCM is a silver diesel Ford Transit first used on 9 Aug 2012. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 265,469 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2024.

L8 OCM silver Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2025
Mileage
265,469 km
At MOT on 31 Aug 2023
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
18,374 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 OCM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
9 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 OCM was last recorded at 265,469 km on 31 Aug 2023, 6,714 km more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jul 2022: 258,755 km, lower than 259,231 km on 21 Jun 2022.

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
258,755 km · 20 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
6,714 km
Average per year
18,374 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 265,469 km
  • 2022 – 258,755 km
  • 2021 – 253,671 km
  • 2020 – 244,273 km
  • 2019 – 238,699 km
  • 2018 – 194,833 km
  • 2017 – 151,832 km
  • 2016 – 146,456 km
  • 2015 – 116,768 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
  • AdvisoryFront brake discs badly worn and brake pads appear low
  • AdvisoryN/s front tyre worn on inner edge and out of shape
  • AdvisoryN/s rear lamp lense damaged
  • AdvisoryO/s front brake pipe corroded
  • AdvisoryO/s rear anti roll bar drop link damaged
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
  • AdvisoryRear brake pads appear to be wearing thin
  • AdvisoryStrong advise - o/s front tyre badly worn on inner edge and out of shape

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.

  • Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    230900029623
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs badly worn and brake pads appear low
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre worn on inner edge and out of shape
    • AdvisoryN/s rear lamp lense damaged
    • AdvisoryO/s front brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s rear anti roll bar drop link damaged
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads appear to be wearing thin
    • AdvisoryStrong advise - o/s front tyre badly worn on inner edge and out of shape
  2. Pass265,469 km (+6,714)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    265,469 km
    Test number
    936156332675
    • MinorPosition lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both sides front upper (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front tyres worn edges
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/S/R light lense cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Gearbox mounting defective damaged
  3. Pass258,755 km (-476)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    258,755 km
    Test number
    785224622475
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear across axle and O/S/F under chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryN/S/R hub damp
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and badly worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass259,231 km (+5,560)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    259,231 km
    Test number
    601162343602
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryN/s rear wheel hub damp
    • AdvisoryStrong advise - front brake pipes worn close to legal limits
  5. Pass253,671 km (+9,398)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    253,671 km
    Test number
    468614905377
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn (pads getting low
    • AdvisoryN/s wiper poor
    • AdvisoryN/s/r hub damp with oil
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryO/s/r antiroll bar drop link slight damage
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leaks
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to steel brake pipes
  6. Pass244,273 km
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    244,273 km
    Test number
    907640993849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail244,273 km (+5,574)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,273 km
    Test number
    503292029288
    • MajorNearside Dropside insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass238,699 km (+781)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    238,699 km
    Test number
    150548399273
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail237,918 km (+43,085)3 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,918 km
    Test number
    146817747362
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective broken white light (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass194,833 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    194,833 km
    Test number
    730095786809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail194,833 km (+43,001)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,833 km
    Test number
    564881302296
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass151,832 km
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    151,832 km
    Test number
    486992068398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass146,460 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    146,460 miles
    Test number
    282851638034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre close to limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear marker light not working
  14. Fail146,456 km (+29,688)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,456 km
    Test number
    740809191490
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads worn to limit (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cords showing in cut (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel excessive handbrake travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working both plate lights not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and judders (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre close to limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre close to limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear marker light not working
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs on limits (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
  15. Pass116,768 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    116,768 km
    Test number
    165620315272
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Fail116,768 km4 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,768 km
    Test number
    356479205465
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about L8 OCM

Does L8 OCM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 OCM expired on 10 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 OCM?
The MOT on L8 OCM expired on 10 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 OCM done?
L8 OCM was recorded at 265,469 km at its MOT on 31 Aug 2023, an average of 18,374 km a year.
Has L8 OCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 OCM has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on L8 OCM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jul 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L8 OCM find?
L8 OCM passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2024 with 9 advisories: engine oil leak; front brake discs badly worn and brake pads appear low; n/s front tyre worn on inner edge and out of shape, and 6 more.

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