
Ford Transit
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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))
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
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
Pass244,273 km
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 244,273 km
- Test number
- 907640993849
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass151,832 km
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 151,832 km
- Test number
- 486992068398
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
Pass116,768 km1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 116,768 km
- Test number
- 165620315272
- NoteOil leak
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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