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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LA51 HVCMOT history

LA51 HVC is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 14 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 182,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2023.

LA51 HVC white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2023
Mileage
182,477 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2023
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 HVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LA51 HVC was last recorded at 182,477 miles on 30 Nov 2023, 6,802 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,675 miles · 9 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
6,802 miles
Average per year
9,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 182,477 miles
  • 2022 – 175,675 miles
  • 2021 – 159,921 miles
  • 2020 – 145,048 miles
  • 2019 – 117,975 miles
  • 2018 – 91,430 miles
  • 2017 – 82,772 miles
  • 2016 – 78,674 miles
  • 2015 – 72,347 miles
  • 2014 – 66,298 miles
  • 2013 – 59,780 miles
  • 2012 – 53,837 miles
  • 2011 – 45,928 miles
  • 2010 – 38,870 miles
  • 2009 – 32,447 miles
  • 2008 – 25,973 miles
  • 2007 – 18,773 miles
  • 2006 – 18,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail182,477 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.22 (8.2.2.2 (f))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shackle area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired shackle area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced also within shock prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring shackle area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside body corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail182,477 miles (+6,802)8 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,477 miles
    Test number
    928132815854
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.22 (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shackle area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired shackle area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced also within shock prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring shackle area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside body corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass175,675 miles (+15,754)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    175,675 miles
    Test number
    115575304458
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bump stop area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass159,921 miles (+14,873)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    159,921 miles
    Test number
    888158091961
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded non - structural
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryAll arches slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under - body / exterior

  4. Pass145,048 miles (+27,073)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    145,048 miles
    Test number
    478285201148
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside both wheel arches corroded

  5. Pass117,975 miles (+26,545)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    117,975 miles
    Test number
    594906478857
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under body - and exterior / not structural
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly lipped

  6. Pass91,430 miles (+8,658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    91,430 miles
    Test number
    152758258816
    • AdvisoryFront discs have a slight lip
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion underbody

  7. Pass82,772 miles (+4,098)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    82,772 miles
    Test number
    762758161247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,674 miles (+6,327)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    78,674 miles
    Test number
    419719849086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,347 miles (+6,049)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,347 miles
    Test number
    278241135412
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass66,298 miles (+6,518)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    66,298 miles
    Test number
    179187044111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,780 miles (+5,943)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,780 miles
    Test number
    369806433123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,837 miles (+7,909)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,837 miles
    Test number
    415550632193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,928 miles (+7,058)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    45,928 miles
    Test number
    715559421137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,870 miles (+6,423)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    38,870 miles
    Test number
    974163330161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,447 miles (+6,474)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    32,447 miles
    Test number
    380925329199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,973 miles (+7,200)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    25,973 miles
    Test number
    133865138112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,773 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    18,773 miles
    Test number
    890210337120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,678 miles (+2,699)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    18,678 miles
    Test number
    420042056407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    15,979 miles
    Test number
    143332416056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 HVC

Does LA51 HVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 HVC expired on 8 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 HVC?
The MOT on LA51 HVC expired on 8 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 HVC done?
LA51 HVC was recorded at 182,477 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2023, an average of 9,311 miles a year.
Has LA51 HVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 HVC has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LA51 HVC 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 HVC find?
LA51 HVC failed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2023 with 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.22; horn not working; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 18 more.

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