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Ford Transit

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 2,198 cc

LB08 VTFMOT history

LB08 VTF is a red diesel Ford Transit first used on 29 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 95,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
95,280 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 VTF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 VTF was last recorded at 95,280 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 11,870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,410 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
11,870 miles
Average per year
5,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,280 miles
  • 2025 – 83,410 miles
  • 2024 – 73,834 miles
  • 2023 – 68,250 miles
  • 2021 – 62,859 miles
  • 2020 – 53,933 miles
  • 2019 – 46,749 miles
  • 2018 – 41,463 miles
  • 2017 – 37,427 miles
  • 2016 – 33,644 miles
  • 2015 – 29,069 miles
  • 2014 – 23,708 miles
  • 2013 – 17,855 miles
  • 2012 – 12,490 miles
  • 2011 – 8,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,280 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, 'D' Bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,280 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    95,280 miles
    Test number
    971801359467
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail95,279 miles (+11,869)6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,279 miles
    Test number
    844022463469
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,410 miles (+132)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    83,410 miles
    Test number
    638959618087
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail83,278 miles (+9,444)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,278 miles
    Test number
    562829007573
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill / Floor Pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass73,834 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    73,834 miles
    Test number
    739374938492
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail73,834 miles (+33)3 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,834 miles
    Test number
    546560861241
    • DangerousNearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail73,801 miles (+5,551)6 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,801 miles
    Test number
    379820446799
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near sliding door (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind drivers wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass68,250 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    68,250 miles
    Test number
    942792618659
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail68,250 miles (+5,391)2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,250 miles
    Test number
    585102162046
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass62,859 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    62,859 miles
    Test number
    712539195754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear lamp damaged

  11. Fail62,859 miles (+8,926)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,859 miles
    Test number
    172257374116
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear lamp damaged

  12. Pass53,933 miles (+55)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    53,933 miles
    Test number
    970114023425
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail53,878 miles (+7,129)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,878 miles
    Test number
    270530172757
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass46,749 miles (+1,415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    46,749 miles
    Test number
    235107699910
    • AdvisoryRear No. plate delaminating

  15. Pass45,334 miles (+3,871)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    45,334 miles
    Test number
    296644035126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body not fully secure damage (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass41,463 miles (+4,036)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    41,463 miles
    Test number
    548745426814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,427 miles (+3,783)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    37,427 miles
    Test number
    878993720447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,644 miles (+4,575)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    33,644 miles
    Test number
    280951639289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,069 miles (+5,361)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    29,069 miles
    Test number
    419160855085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,708 miles (+5,853)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    23,708 miles
    Test number
    455301344065
    • NoteN/s/f wimg mirrior cover missing

  21. Pass17,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    17,855 miles
    Test number
    249332243048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail17,855 miles (+5,365)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,855 miles
    Test number
    318392143046
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass12,490 miles (+4,483)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    12,490 miles
    Test number
    455927242086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass8,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    8,007 miles
    Test number
    745978541080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 VTF

Does LB08 VTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 VTF is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 VTF?
The MOT on LB08 VTF is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 VTF done?
LB08 VTF was recorded at 95,280 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 5,782 miles a year.
Has LB08 VTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 VTF has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 VTF 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 VTF find?
LB08 VTF passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' mount bush; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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