
Ford Transit
Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,402 cc
LE51 TOWMOT history
LE51 TOW is a red diesel Ford Transit first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 286,538 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 286,538 mi
- At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 10,806 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE51 TOW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,402 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 31 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE51 TOW was last recorded at 286,538 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 3,999 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 282,539 miles · 9 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,999 miles
- Average per year
- 10,806 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 286,538 miles
- 2024 – 282,539 miles
- 2023 – 278,078 miles
- 2022 – 273,451 miles
- 2021 – 257,158 miles
- 2020 – 235,929 miles
- 2019 – 199,757 miles
- 2017 – 196,945 miles
- 2016 – 189,277 miles
- 2015 – 182,563 miles
- 2014 – 177,578 miles
- 2013 – 171,254 miles
- 2012 – 141,571 miles
- 2011 – 132,230 miles
- 2010 – 121,720 miles
- 2009 – 109,269 miles
- 2008 – 94,788 miles
- 2007 – 83,124 miles
- 2006 – 69,591 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside chassis legs under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to all of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded heavy but secure
- AdvisoryHand brake leaver travel high only just met requirement's
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.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014
Brake pedal wearing smooth
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017
Corrosion forming osf and nsf top chassis rail (under Bonnet)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Exhaust rear section tail pipe missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass286,538 miles (+3,999)14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 286,538 miles
- Test number
- 672436836016
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside chassis legs under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to all of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded heavy but secure
- AdvisoryHand brake leaver travel high only just met requirement's
Pass282,539 miles (+4,461)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 282,539 miles
- Test number
- 941396693491
- AdvisoryOffside Rear foot and hand brake lower readings
- AdvisoryCorrosion to centre chassis member
Pass278,078 miles (+19)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 278,078 miles
- Test number
- 218215296668
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCorrosion forming osf and nsf top chassis rail (under Bonnet)
- AdvisoryExhaust rear section tail pipe missing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryCorrosion forming on chassis
Fail278,059 miles (+4,608)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 278,059 miles
- Test number
- 913990460805
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 1.58mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure Hangers (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCorrosion forming osf and nsf top chassis rail (under Bonnet)
- AdvisoryExhaust rear section tail pipe missing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryCorrosion forming on chassis
Pass273,451 miles (+19)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 273,451 miles
- Test number
- 689296174163
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails cross members and inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by the leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.04mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by the leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both back plates slightly damp
Fail273,432 miles (+16,274)11 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 273,432 miles
- Test number
- 170672917301
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bush`s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails cross members and inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by the leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.04mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by the leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both back plates slightly damp
Pass257,158 miles (+67)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 257,158 miles
- Test number
- 847353387686
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail257,091 miles (+21,162)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 257,091 miles
- Test number
- 976908635425
- DangerousFront Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass235,929 miles (+36,172)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 235,929 miles
- Test number
- 273879739979
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBody outrigger under drivers cab corroded
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing inner edges
Pass199,757 miles (+2,812)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 199,757 miles
- Test number
- 364282724132
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass196,945 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 196,945 miles
- Test number
- 141039122887
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail196,930 miles (+7,653)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,930 miles
- Test number
- 161475918752
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Play in propshaft centre bearing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion cab mounting (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Play in propshaft centre bearing
Pass189,277 miles (+6,714)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 189,277 miles
- Test number
- 331193090151
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing
Pass182,563 miles (+4,985)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 182,563 miles
- Test number
- 108232025289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,578 miles (+19)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 177,578 miles
- Test number
- 376603014288
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail177,559 miles (+6,305)10 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,559 miles
- Test number
- 275619704227
- FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureOffside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth rear inner tyres under inflated
Pass171,254 miles (+38)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 171,254 miles
- Test number
- 507344083190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail171,216 miles (+29,645)4 failures2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,216 miles
- Test number
- 225643783150
- FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass141,571 miles (+57)6 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2013
- Odometer
- 141,571 miles
- Test number
- 217754722106
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteRear brakes imbalanced 27%
Fail141,514 miles (+9,284)2 failures6 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,514 miles
- Test number
- 809823722117
- FailureAnti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteRear brakes imbalanced 27%
Pass132,230 miles (+10,510)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2012
- Odometer
- 132,230 miles
- Test number
- 306405921107
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
Pass121,720 miles (+12,451)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2011
- Odometer
- 121,720 miles
- Test number
- 611247120138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,269 miles (+14,481)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 109,269 miles
- Test number
- 140329089406
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass94,788 miles (+204)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 94,788 miles
- Test number
- 804386588008
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteAdvise fuel cap lock sticking
Fail94,584 miles (+11,460)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,584 miles
- Test number
- 431997278066
- FailureAnti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteAdvise fuel cap lock sticking
Pass83,124 miles (+13,533)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 83,124 miles
- Test number
- 930926727096
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass69,591 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 69,591 miles
- Test number
- 251700326060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LE51 TOW
- Does LE51 TOW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE51 TOW is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LE51 TOW?
- The MOT on LE51 TOW is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LE51 TOW done?
- LE51 TOW was recorded at 286,538 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 10,806 miles a year.
- Has LE51 TOW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE51 TOW has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on LE51 TOW 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 LE51 TOW find?
- LE51 TOW passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 14 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank; front oil leak, but not excessive; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 11 more.
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