Ford Transit Courier
White · Diesel · 2017 · 1,560 cc
L8 TLUMOT history
L8 TLU is a white diesel Ford Transit Courier first used on 31 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 14 MOT tests, with 63,774 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 63,774 mi
- At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 7 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,871 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 TLU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit Courier
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 31 Mar 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 TLU was last recorded at 63,774 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 3,273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 60,501 miles · 7 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,273 miles
- Average per year
- 6,871 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 63,774 miles
- 2025 – 60,501 miles
- 2024 – 54,695 miles
- 2023 – 49,437 miles
- 2022 – 39,543 miles
- 2021 – 32,258 miles
- 2020 – 21,918 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass63,774 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCentral Lower Gearbox mounting defective
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 18 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass63,774 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 63,774 miles
- Test number
- 279729720104
- AdvisoryCentral Lower Gearbox mounting defective
Fail63,771 miles (+3,270)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,771 miles
- Test number
- 114481422395
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Lower Gearbox mounting defective
Pass60,501 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 60,501 miles
- Test number
- 225052169961
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,501 miles (+5,806)6 major2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,501 miles
- Test number
- 419043188927
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass54,695 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 54,695 miles
- Test number
- 551571246305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,695 miles (+5,258)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,695 miles
- Test number
- 782444200421
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass49,437 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 49,437 miles
- Test number
- 417603981636
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail49,437 miles (+9,894)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,437 miles
- Test number
- 971741562048
- MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
- MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass39,543 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 39,543 miles
- Test number
- 493739669066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,543 miles (+7,285)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,543 miles
- Test number
- 506594263048
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass32,258 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 32,258 miles
- Test number
- 920364388067
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail32,258 miles (+10,340)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,258 miles
- Test number
- 101009400928
- Repaired at testNearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass21,918 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 21,918 miles
- Test number
- 322995967161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,918 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,918 miles
- Test number
- 736117290035
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Questions about L8 TLU
- Does L8 TLU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 TLU is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 TLU?
- The MOT on L8 TLU is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 TLU done?
- L8 TLU was recorded at 63,774 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 6,871 miles a year.
- Has L8 TLU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 TLU has failed 7 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L8 TLU 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 TLU find?
- L8 TLU passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: central lower gearbox mounting defective.
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