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Multi-colour · Diesel · 1997 · 2,496 cc

L99 OLYMOT history

L99 OLY is a multi-colour diesel Ford Transit first used on 25 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 396,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

L99 OLY multi-colour Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
396,347 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
15,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 OLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
25 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 OLY was last recorded at 396,347 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
396,347 miles · 7 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
15,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 396,347 miles
  • 2025 – 382,842 miles
  • 2023 – 368,883 miles
  • 2022 – 345,902 miles
  • 2020 – 325,129 miles
  • 2019 – 296,186 miles
  • 2018 – 280,864 miles
  • 2016 – 264,198 miles
  • 2015 – 247,551 miles
  • 2014 – 215,080 miles
  • 2012 – 198,641 miles
  • 2011 – 165,399 miles
  • 2009 – 149,393 miles
  • 2008 – 132,801 miles
  • 2007 – 99,992 miles
  • 2006 – 84,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass396,347 miles
  • AdvisoryAdvance corrosionRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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 Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass396,347 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    396,347 miles
    Test number
    832453123595
    • AdvisoryAdvance corrosion

  2. Fail396,347 miles (+13,505)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    396,347 miles
    Test number
    653647430963
    • DangerousProp shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvance corrosion

  3. Pass382,842 miles (+13,959)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    382,842 miles
    Test number
    486891584892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass368,883 miles (+22,981)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    368,883 miles
    Test number
    590240562227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass345,902 miles (+5,533)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    345,902 miles
    Test number
    636659379794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass340,369 miles (+15,240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    340,369 miles
    Test number
    733053870149
    • AdvisoryAdvance corrosion

  7. Pass325,129 miles (+14,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    325,129 miles
    Test number
    990859462921
    • AdvisoryAdvance corrosion

  8. Pass310,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    310,954 miles
    Test number
    851420053257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail310,954 miles (+14,768)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    310,954 miles
    Test number
    945185576099
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass296,186 miles (+15,322)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    296,186 miles
    Test number
    170283019704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass280,864 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    280,864 miles
    Test number
    386996512564
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Fail280,855 miles (+16,657)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    280,855 miles
    Test number
    886088463593
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass264,198 miles (+16,647)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    264,198 miles
    Test number
    114559823206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion body (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass247,551 miles (+16,308)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    247,551 miles
    Test number
    932140595211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass231,243 miles (+16,163)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    231,243 miles
    Test number
    696022205073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass215,080 miles (+16,439)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    215,080 miles
    Test number
    805872304021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass198,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    198,641 miles
    Test number
    439148042340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail198,641 miles (+16,263)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,641 miles
    Test number
    547838742356
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass182,378 miles (+16,979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    182,378 miles
    Test number
    159123502460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass165,399 miles (+16,006)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    165,399 miles
    Test number
    677626901008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail149,393 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,393 miles
    Test number
    310545969323
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass149,393 miles (+16,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    149,393 miles
    Test number
    354545669331
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass132,801 miles (+16,662)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    132,801 miles
    Test number
    453975758421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass116,139 miles (+16,147)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    116,139 miles
    Test number
    554742808027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass99,992 miles (+15,455)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    99,992 miles
    Test number
    893466807098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass84,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    84,537 miles
    Test number
    912023006045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L99 OLY

Does L99 OLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L99 OLY is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L99 OLY?
The MOT on L99 OLY is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L99 OLY done?
L99 OLY was recorded at 396,347 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 15,580 miles a year.
Has L99 OLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 OLY has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L99 OLY 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 L99 OLY find?
L99 OLY passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: advance corrosion.

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