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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2008 · 2,198 cc

LA51 BANMOT history

LA51 BAN is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 3 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 147,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

LA51 BAN white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
147,587 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,212 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 BAN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 BAN was last recorded at 147,587 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 5,468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,119 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,468 miles
Average per year
5,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,587 miles
  • 2025 – 142,119 miles
  • 2024 – 140,939 miles
  • 2023 – 138,814 miles
  • 2022 – 130,573 miles
  • 2021 – 125,222 miles
  • 2020 – 123,642 miles
  • 2019 – 122,348 miles
  • 2018 – 120,356 miles
  • 2017 – 116,529 miles
  • 2016 – 113,543 miles
  • 2015 – 110,140 miles
  • 2014 – 105,462 miles
  • 2013 – 101,327 miles
  • 2012 – 93,004 miles
  • 2011 – 67,085 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,587 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryChassis/subframes corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryInner and outer sills corroded
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Underside corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,587 miles (+5,468)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    147,587 miles
    Test number
    433742013540
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis/subframes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner and outer sills corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  2. Pass142,119 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    142,119 miles
    Test number
    353982295862
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  3. Fail142,114 miles (+1,175)10 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,114 miles
    Test number
    340281812188
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch holed in 3 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch holed in 3 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  4. Pass140,939 miles (+2,125)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    140,939 miles
    Test number
    210131449010
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass138,814 miles (+8,241)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    138,814 miles
    Test number
    215583327170
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass130,573 miles (+5,351)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    130,573 miles
    Test number
    622952446039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass125,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    125,222 miles
    Test number
    909557860531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail125,222 miles (+1,580)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,222 miles
    Test number
    881055149537
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass123,642 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    123,642 miles
    Test number
    166982076849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail123,622 miles (+1,274)1 dangerous9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,622 miles
    Test number
    841251969809
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by spring hanger mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills covered by skirts

  11. Pass122,348 miles (+1,992)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    122,348 miles
    Test number
    950935106659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass120,356 miles (+3,827)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    120,356 miles
    Test number
    204433321754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass116,529 miles (+2,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    116,529 miles
    Test number
    524484706521
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass113,543 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    113,543 miles
    Test number
    361132605889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail113,496 miles (+3,356)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,496 miles
    Test number
    721859187082
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass110,140 miles (+4,678)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    110,140 miles
    Test number
    348265905158
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass105,462 miles (+4,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    105,462 miles
    Test number
    317959114170
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass101,327 miles (+8,323)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    101,327 miles
    Test number
    338614803284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass93,004 miles (+25,919)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    93,004 miles
    Test number
    216807602178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    67,085 miles
    Test number
    455559761021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 BAN

Does LA51 BAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 BAN is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 BAN?
The MOT on LA51 BAN is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 BAN done?
LA51 BAN was recorded at 147,587 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 5,212 miles a year.
Has LA51 BAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 BAN has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 BAN 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 LA51 BAN find?
LA51 BAN passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all, and 6 more.

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