Ford Transit
Grey · Diesel · 1993 · 2,496 cc
L97 DVPMOT history
L97 DVP is a grey diesel Ford Transit first used on 22 Oct 1993. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 82,998 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 82,998 mi
- At MOT on 1 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 19
- 17 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,632 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L97 DVP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,496 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 22 Oct 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L97 DVP was last recorded at 82,998 miles on 1 May 2024, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 8 Mar 2012: 4,767 miles, lower than 20,622 miles on 1 Mar 2011.
- 28 Mar 2018: 53,354 miles, lower than 55,772 miles on 21 Feb 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 82,979 miles · 18 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 19 miles
- Average per year
- 4,632 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 82,998 miles
- 2023 – 82,979 miles
- 2022 – 82,968 miles
- 2020 – 73,601 miles
- 2019 – 68,807 miles
- 2018 – 53,354 miles
- 2017 – 55,772 miles
- 2016 – 40,563 miles
- 2014 – 35,243 miles
- 2013 – 18,909 miles
- 2012 – 4,767 miles
- 2011 – 20,622 miles
- 2010 – 16,267 miles
- 2009 – 11,681 miles
- 2007 – 3,630 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
19 tests since 13 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 466846608864
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass82,998 miles (+19)2 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 82,998 miles
- Test number
- 681339987596
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth Rear Leaf spring is corroded
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle has been sprayed with underseal all over
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass82,979 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 82,979 miles
- Test number
- 963829571996
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlight lens has a small crack
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel arch has small corrosion
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle and components has corrosion around
Fail82,979 miles (+11)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,979 miles
- Test number
- 255256834028
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlight lens has a small crack
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel arch has small corrosion
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle and components has corrosion around
Pass82,968 miles (+9,367)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 82,968 miles
- Test number
- 928217997824
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle and components has corrosion
Pass73,601 miles (+4,794)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 73,601 miles
- Test number
- 225553336671
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,807 miles (+76)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 68,807 miles
- Test number
- 266049401772
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail68,731 miles (+15,377)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,731 miles
- Test number
- 307841902912
- DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass53,354 miles (-2,418)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 53,354 miles
- Test number
- 146373279778
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,772 miles (+15,209)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 55,772 miles
- Test number
- 821877776382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,563 miles (+5,320)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 40,563 miles
- Test number
- 491501549439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,243 miles (+16,334)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 35,243 miles
- Test number
- 138113684007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,909 miles (+14,142)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 18,909 miles
- Test number
- 259870663079
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- NoteO/s steering rack arm has slight play
Pass4,767 miles (-15,855)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 4,767 miles
- Test number
- 716668462020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,622 miles (+4,355)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 20,622 miles
- Test number
- 327420361082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,267 miles (+4,586)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 16,267 miles
- Test number
- 350477560092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,681 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 11,681 miles
- Test number
- 210455659030
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass87,738 km
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 87,738 km
- Test number
- 192139138487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,630 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 3,630 miles
- Test number
- 302322877077
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L97 DVP
- Does L97 DVP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L97 DVP expired on 30 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L97 DVP?
- The MOT on L97 DVP expired on 30 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L97 DVP done?
- L97 DVP was recorded at 82,998 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2024, an average of 4,632 miles a year.
- Has L97 DVP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L97 DVP has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on L97 DVP ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 8 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L97 DVP find?
- L97 DVP passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp, and 4 more.
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