Ford Transit
Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,402 cc
L8 UHSMOT history
L8 UHS is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 30 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 123,899 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 123,899 mi
- At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 10 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,863 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 UHS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,402 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 30 Jun 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 UHS was last recorded at 123,899 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 123,897 miles · 23 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 7,863 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 123,899 miles
- 2025 – 119,894 miles
- 2024 – 95,616 miles
- 2022 – 89,167 miles
- 2020 – 73,628 miles
- 2019 – 62,373 miles
- 2018 – 56,994 miles
- 2016 – 46,942 miles
- 2015 – 38,209 miles
- 2014 – 27,005 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,899 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
16 tests since 6 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,899 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 123,899 miles
- Test number
- 880903734390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,897 miles (+4,003)8 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,897 miles
- Test number
- 868454384015
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING/WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS AT SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING/WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS AT SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR CROSS MEMEBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass119,894 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 119,894 miles
- Test number
- 746282202858
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,894 miles (+24,278)5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,894 miles
- Test number
- 380411480456
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both rear wheels inadequate readings (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear wheels inadequate readings (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorCentral Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated centre bearing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass95,616 miles (+6,449)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 95,616 miles
- Test number
- 113338183834
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,167 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 89,167 miles
- Test number
- 386065396620
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake 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))
Fail89,165 miles (+610)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,165 miles
- Test number
- 610027637291
- DangerousOffside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety rear hub oil seal leaking on to brake caliper and brake disc o/s/r (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush has play at bottom bolt (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake 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))
Fail88,555 miles (+14,927)7 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,555 miles
- Test number
- 719350352562
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass73,628 miles (+11,255)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 73,628 miles
- Test number
- 174307373562
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material tront to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass62,373 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 62,373 miles
- Test number
- 971672174970
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear axel (1.1.11 (c))
Fail62,369 miles (+5,375)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,369 miles
- Test number
- 984182049465
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear axel (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure U bolts slack (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass56,994 miles (+10,052)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 56,994 miles
- Test number
- 945033917957
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,942 miles (+8,733)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 46,942 miles
- Test number
- 989101791306
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass38,209 miles (+1,468)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 38,209 miles
- Test number
- 896402185131
- NoteAdvise brake pads front and rear
- NoteAdvise metal brake pipes
- NoteAdvise rear brake discs
Fail36,741 miles (+9,736)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,741 miles
- Test number
- 286098665020
- FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass27,005 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 27,005 miles
- Test number
- 855127954189
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Questions about L8 UHS
- Does L8 UHS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 UHS is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 UHS?
- The MOT on L8 UHS is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 UHS done?
- L8 UHS was recorded at 123,899 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 7,863 miles a year.
- Has L8 UHS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 UHS has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on L8 UHS 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 UHS find?
- L8 UHS passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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