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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LA51 LNVMOT history

LA51 LNV is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 24 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 79,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

LA51 LNV white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
79,888 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 LNV
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
24 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 LNV was last recorded at 79,888 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 3,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,679 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,209 miles
Average per year
3,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,888 miles
  • 2024 – 76,679 miles
  • 2023 – 72,731 miles
  • 2022 – 72,274 miles
  • 2021 – 71,987 miles
  • 2020 – 71,237 miles
  • 2019 – 70,076 miles
  • 2018 – 68,120 miles
  • 2017 – 67,908 miles
  • 2016 – 65,261 miles
  • 2015 – 62,089 miles
  • 2014 – 58,403 miles
  • 2013 – 54,601 miles
  • 2012 – 50,057 miles
  • 2011 – 45,538 miles
  • 2010 – 40,501 miles
  • 2008 – 33,320 miles
  • 2007 – 27,062 miles
  • 2006 – 22,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,888 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting point for original bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded and seepage of oil above subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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.

  • Sump pan corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,888 miles (+3,209)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    79,888 miles
    Test number
    955505251654
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting point for original bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded and seepage of oil above subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  2. Pass76,679 miles (+22)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    76,679 miles
    Test number
    737936577958
    • AdvisoryAlternator belt frayed/ deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySump pan corroded
  3. Fail76,657 miles (+3,926)11 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,657 miles
    Test number
    852705370045
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Restrictive backwards movement (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected Permanently on (4.6.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAlternator belt badly frayed/ deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive near gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySump pan corroded
  4. Pass72,731 miles (+54)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    72,731 miles
    Test number
    552164255627
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail72,677 miles (+84)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,677 miles
    Test number
    733013945726
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail72,593 miles (+319)1 dangerous13 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,593 miles
    Test number
    112303895529
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rear of shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near of spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass72,274 miles (+287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    72,274 miles
    Test number
    562244200786
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySigns of corrosion underneath vehicle.
  8. Pass71,987 miles (+750)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    71,987 miles
    Test number
    720319586036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,237 miles (+1,161)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    71,237 miles
    Test number
    627275724341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,076 miles (+1,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2020
    Odometer
    70,076 miles
    Test number
    719267531711
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside lower body slight corroded
  11. Pass68,120 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    68,120 miles
    Test number
    922084211661
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  12. Fail68,110 miles (+202)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,110 miles
    Test number
    214730344877
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor corroded
  13. Fail67,908 miles (+2,647)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,908 miles
    Test number
    558239363161
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked yellow (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked yellow (2.4.A.3)
  14. Pass65,261 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,261 miles
    Test number
    206082203065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,240 miles (+3,151)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,240 miles
    Test number
    801160952844
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  16. Pass62,089 miles (+79)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    62,089 miles
    Test number
    985128115189
    • NoteOffside rear Chassis leg corroded
  17. Fail62,010 miles (+3,607)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,010 miles
    Test number
    945522515116
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
    • NoteOffside rear Chassis leg corroded
  18. Pass58,403 miles (+3,802)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    58,403 miles
    Test number
    246343394071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    54,601 miles
    Test number
    168284283048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,601 miles (+4,544)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,601 miles
    Test number
    249034983095
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
  21. Pass50,057 miles (+4,519)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    50,057 miles
    Test number
    999239502008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,538 miles (+5,037)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    45,538 miles
    Test number
    186498711456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,501 miles (+41)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    40,501 miles
    Test number
    623952010088
    • NoteAdvise:n/s mirror cracked
  24. Fail40,460 miles (+7,140)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,460 miles
    Test number
    641367300086
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAdvise:n/s mirror cracked
  25. Pass33,320 miles (+6,258)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,320 miles
    Test number
    151715858371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,062 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    27,062 miles
    Test number
    732441767335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,962 miles
    Test number
    253292607321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail26,962 miles (+4,138)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,962 miles
    Test number
    451542807336
    • FailureNearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
  29. Pass22,824 miles (+5,226)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    22,824 miles
    Test number
    953635656343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass17,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    17,598 miles
    Test number
    801924606082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 LNV

Does LA51 LNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 LNV is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA51 LNV?
The MOT on LA51 LNV is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 LNV done?
LA51 LNV was recorded at 79,888 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 3,129 miles a year.
Has LA51 LNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 LNV has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LA51 LNV 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 LNV find?
LA51 LNV passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting point for original bump stop; power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded and seepage of oil above subframe.

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