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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2008 · 2,198 cc

LB08 VMLMOT history

LB08 VML is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 5 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2023 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 163,913 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2023
Mileage
163,913 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2023
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,812 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 VML
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
5 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB08 VML was last recorded at 163,913 miles on 7 Sept 2023, 10,652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,261 miles · 17 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
10,652 miles
Average per year
10,812 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 163,913 miles
  • 2022 – 153,261 miles
  • 2021 – 139,544 miles
  • 2020 – 126,500 miles
  • 2019 – 113,180 miles
  • 2018 – 98,695 miles
  • 2017 – 84,623 miles
  • 2016 – 71,090 miles
  • 2015 – 67,654 miles
  • 2014 – 61,501 miles
  • 2013 – 49,444 miles
  • 2012 – 40,635 miles
  • 2011 – 31,915 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail163,913 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryUnderside and body corrosion

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Underside of van heavely corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail163,913 miles (+10,652)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,913 miles
    Test number
    432541329528
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnderside and body corrosion

  2. Pass153,261 miles (+163)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    153,261 miles
    Test number
    676231188514
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer arch corroded

  3. Fail153,098 miles (+13,554)1 dangerous7 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,098 miles
    Test number
    852188955258
    • DangerousTowbar with an unsafe modification to primary components bent and corroded (6.1.6 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear arch corroded

  4. Pass139,544 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    139,544 miles
    Test number
    544804228032
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front step corroding
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail139,544 miles (+13,044)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,544 miles
    Test number
    210467899307
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel pipe damaged fuel tank breather split (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front step corroding
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass126,500 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    126,500 miles
    Test number
    891662101053
    • AdvisoryUnderside of van heavely corroded

  7. Fail126,500 miles (+13,320)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,500 miles
    Test number
    867078885999
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner 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 bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of van heavely corroded

  8. Pass113,180 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    113,180 miles
    Test number
    845011282726
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail113,178 miles (+14,483)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,178 miles
    Test number
    416185228490
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement u clamp rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass98,695 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    98,695 miles
    Test number
    751656645771
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail98,689 miles (+14,066)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,689 miles
    Test number
    819877953997
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass84,623 miles (+13,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    84,623 miles
    Test number
    469991607928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass71,090 miles (+3,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    71,090 miles
    Test number
    423032945633
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass67,654 miles (+6,153)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    67,654 miles
    Test number
    229832315416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,501 miles (+12,057)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,501 miles
    Test number
    946523724114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,444 miles (+8,809)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    49,444 miles
    Test number
    778841143119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHigh level brake light not in use

  17. Pass40,635 miles (+8,720)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,635 miles
    Test number
    486000462187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    31,915 miles
    Test number
    447304771168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 VML

Does LB08 VML currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 VML expired on 16 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 VML?
The MOT on LB08 VML expired on 16 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 VML done?
LB08 VML was recorded at 163,913 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2023, an average of 10,812 miles a year.
Has LB08 VML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 VML has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 VML 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 LB08 VML find?
LB08 VML failed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 4 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases, and 9 more.

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