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Green · Diesel · 2009 · 2,402 cc

LE05 BOWMOT history

LE05 BOW is a green diesel Ford Transit first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 162,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

LE05 BOW green Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
162,136 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE05 BOW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE05 BOW was last recorded at 162,136 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 4,266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,870 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,266 miles
Average per year
8,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,136 miles
  • 2025 – 157,870 miles
  • 2024 – 151,238 miles
  • 2023 – 147,068 miles
  • 2020 – 146,475 miles
  • 2019 – 143,799 miles
  • 2018 – 131,244 miles
  • 2017 – 114,541 miles
  • 2016 – 101,245 miles
  • 2015 – 89,453 miles
  • 2014 – 75,605 miles
  • 2013 – 62,239 miles
  • 2012 – 48,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,136 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member / near leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,136 miles (+4,266)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    162,136 miles
    Test number
    226922416286
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member / near leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass157,870 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    157,870 miles
    Test number
    725540890415
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail157,836 miles (+6,598)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,836 miles
    Test number
    774106093645
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch upper section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass151,238 miles (+4,170)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    151,238 miles
    Test number
    463705639971
    • AdvisoryAll underbody undersealed
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  5. Pass147,068 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    147,068 miles
    Test number
    952178225513
    • AdvisoryAll underbody has been undersealed
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills inner and outer front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail147,068 miles (+593)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,068 miles
    Test number
    724684574715
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll underbody has been undersealed
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills inner and outer front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass146,475 miles (+2,676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    146,475 miles
    Test number
    517334229510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass143,799 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    143,799 miles
    Test number
    703587199908
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail143,795 miles (+12,551)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,795 miles
    Test number
    933319272973
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorBrake pipe leaking on an air braking system brakepipe to abs pump (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass131,244 miles (+16,703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    131,244 miles
    Test number
    773356716492
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass114,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    114,541 miles
    Test number
    493158963750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail114,541 miles (+13,296)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,541 miles
    Test number
    771875070927
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass101,245 miles (+11,792)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    101,245 miles
    Test number
    636358733640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,453 miles (+13,848)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    89,453 miles
    Test number
    346157655068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,605 miles (+13,366)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    75,605 miles
    Test number
    787888634045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,239 miles
    Test number
    578229143047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail62,239 miles (+13,742)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,239 miles
    Test number
    739469243056
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass48,497 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    48,497 miles
    Test number
    906527542022
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LE05 BOW

Does LE05 BOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE05 BOW is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE05 BOW?
The MOT on LE05 BOW is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE05 BOW done?
LE05 BOW was recorded at 162,136 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 8,066 miles a year.
Has LE05 BOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE05 BOW has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LE05 BOW 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 LE05 BOW find?
LE05 BOW passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member / near leaf spring mounting, and 1 more.

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