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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,402 cc

LA51 GASMOT history

LA51 GAS is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 132,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2025.

LA51 GAS white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 May 2026
Mileage
132,702 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 GAS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 May 2026
Latest MOT test
22 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 GAS was last recorded at 132,702 miles on 22 May 2025, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jun 2021: 131,971 miles, lower than 138,894 miles on 25 Jun 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
132,670 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
4,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,702 miles
  • 2022 – 132,208 miles
  • 2021 – 131,971 miles
  • 2020 – 138,894 miles
  • 2019 – 130,041 miles
  • 2018 – 128,353 miles
  • 2017 – 127,272 miles
  • 2016 – 126,669 miles
  • 2015 – 126,656 miles
  • 2013 – 126,564 miles
  • 2012 – 124,642 miles
  • 2011 – 122,261 miles
  • 2010 – 105,139 miles
  • 2009 – 95,506 miles
  • 2008 – 83,596 miles
  • 2007 – 71,708 miles
  • 2006 – 57,268 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,702 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass132,702 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    132,702 miles
    Test number
    518570805573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail132,702 miles (+32)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,702 miles
    Test number
    373474054454
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail132,670 miles (+462)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,670 miles
    Test number
    835936911669
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing by strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember by leaf shackel mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner centre sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass132,208 miles (+237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    132,208 miles
    Test number
    296647449069
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass131,971 miles (-6,923)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    131,971 miles
    Test number
    862465232585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch near bumper support (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass138,894 miles (+8,853)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    138,894 miles
    Test number
    724588485722
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass130,041 miles (+1,688)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,041 miles
    Test number
    822246175883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass128,353 miles (+1,081)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    128,353 miles
    Test number
    863878117391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass127,272 miles (+603)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    127,272 miles
    Test number
    634596308064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass126,669 miles (+13)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    126,669 miles
    Test number
    726315695008
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust boxs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  11. Fail126,656 miles1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,656 miles
    Test number
    159032115188
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass126,656 miles (+92)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    126,656 miles
    Test number
    858992515130
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass126,564 miles (+1,922)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    126,564 miles
    Test number
    608899883225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wall perished

  14. Pass124,642 miles (+14)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    124,642 miles
    Test number
    875161892278
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNo handbrake warning light
    • NoteN/s/f rear bottom arm bush pretudes arm by 3mm (not quite pressed in)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Fail124,628 miles (+2,367)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,628 miles
    Test number
    817341562241
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass122,261 miles (+16)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    122,261 miles
    Test number
    409774911257
    • NotePower steering pipe to rack corroded

  17. Fail122,245 miles (+17,106)15 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,245 miles
    Test number
    797631711202
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureOffside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges advise to get tracking checked
    • NotePower steering pipe to rack corroded

  18. Pass105,139 miles (+9,633)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    105,139 miles
    Test number
    232665500212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass95,506 miles (+11,910)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    95,506 miles
    Test number
    962025529282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,596 miles (+11,888)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    83,596 miles
    Test number
    703014228298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,708 miles (+14,440)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    71,708 miles
    Test number
    361965417211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    57,268 miles
    Test number
    773550776245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,268 miles3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,268 miles
    Test number
    331309366433
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LA51 GAS

Does LA51 GAS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 GAS expired on 21 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 GAS?
The MOT on LA51 GAS expired on 21 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 GAS done?
LA51 GAS was recorded at 132,702 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2025, an average of 4,044 miles a year.
Has LA51 GAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 GAS has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 GAS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jun 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 GAS find?
LA51 GAS passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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