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Ford Transit

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LA51 NSNMOT history

LA51 NSN is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 22 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 193,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2025.

LA51 NSN blue Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2026
Mileage
193,254 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 NSN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 NSN was last recorded at 193,254 miles on 7 Feb 2025, 73 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,181 miles · 14 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
73 miles
Average per year
7,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 193,254 miles
  • 2024 – 193,181 miles
  • 2023 – 188,900 miles
  • 2022 – 180,785 miles
  • 2021 – 175,558 miles
  • 2019 – 169,526 miles
  • 2018 – 166,264 miles
  • 2017 – 157,092 miles
  • 2016 – 141,821 miles
  • 2015 – 132,496 miles
  • 2014 – 123,423 miles
  • 2013 – 114,743 miles
  • 2012 – 106,147 miles
  • 2011 – 97,846 miles
  • 2010 – 93,561 miles
  • 2009 – 85,354 miles
  • 2008 – 73,149 miles
  • 2006 – 63,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,254 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnderside vehicle all heavily shutzed

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 fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70r15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • No reverse lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Central seat belt catch shroud missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,254 miles (+73)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    193,254 miles
    Test number
    279686108005
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside vehicle all heavily shutzed

  2. Fail193,181 miles (+4,281)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,181 miles
    Test number
    318246720401
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass188,900 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    188,900 miles
    Test number
    578629191039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail188,813 miles (+8,028)1 dangerous11 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,813 miles
    Test number
    425087743134
    • DangerousOffside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured front eye (5.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced above axle (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass180,785 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    180,785 miles
    Test number
    871161102515
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail above axle beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail180,785 miles (+5,227)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,785 miles
    Test number
    116151663983
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail above axle beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass175,558 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    175,558 miles
    Test number
    926031266078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70r15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lights

  8. Fail175,556 miles (+6,030)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,556 miles
    Test number
    185307183361
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70r15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lights

  9. Pass169,526 miles (+8)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    169,526 miles
    Test number
    705825979529
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral seat belt catch shroud missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis corroded at bump stop mount area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded and separated at rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis outer face (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near leaf spring front hanger mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis corroded at bump stop mount area
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever travel just acceptable

  10. Fail169,518 miles (+3,254)1 dangerous3 major2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,518 miles
    Test number
    883149889347
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount bush seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing mirror glass missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral seat belt catch shroud missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis corroded at bump stop mount area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded and separated at rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis outer face (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near leaf spring front hanger mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis corroded at bump stop mount area
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever travel just acceptable

  11. Pass166,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    166,264 miles
    Test number
    470895442391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail166,264 miles (+84)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,264 miles
    Test number
    850421480390
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

  13. Fail166,180 miles (+9,088)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,180 miles
    Test number
    876527805187
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass157,092 miles (+15,271)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    157,092 miles
    Test number
    238476520962
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass141,821 miles (+9,325)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    141,821 miles
    Test number
    692077512184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass132,496 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    132,496 miles
    Test number
    937356015012
    • NoteN/S DOORMIRROR COVER MISSING

  17. Fail132,496 miles (+9,073)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,496 miles
    Test number
    129154415457
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S DOORMIRROR COVER MISSING
    • NoteN/SIDE REAR OUTER SILL CORRODED NOT IN SPECIFIED AREA

  18. Pass123,423 miles (+8,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    123,423 miles
    Test number
    306361724022
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass114,743 miles (+8,596)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    114,743 miles
    Test number
    376042523022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass106,147 miles (+8,301)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    106,147 miles
    Test number
    809586712075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass97,846 miles (+4,285)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    97,846 miles
    Test number
    138062021069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass93,561 miles (+8,207)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    93,561 miles
    Test number
    902152130089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass85,354 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    85,354 miles
    Test number
    732114259031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail85,331 miles (+12,182)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,331 miles
    Test number
    482022159058
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass73,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    73,149 miles
    Test number
    810767408041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail73,149 miles (+9,843)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,149 miles
    Test number
    192917808469
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass63,306 miles (+5,021)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    63,306 miles
    Test number
    140326346315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass58,285 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    58,285 miles
    Test number
    691149576068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LA51 NSN

Does LA51 NSN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 NSN expired on 6 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 NSN?
The MOT on LA51 NSN expired on 6 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 NSN done?
LA51 NSN was recorded at 193,254 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2025, an average of 7,146 miles a year.
Has LA51 NSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 NSN has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LA51 NSN 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 NSN find?
LA51 NSN passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; underside vehicle all heavily shutzed.

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