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Ford Transit

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

LO53 SAMMOT history

LO53 SAM is a silver diesel Ford Transit first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 179,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

LO53 SAM silver Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
179,890 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO53 SAM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO53 SAM was last recorded at 179,890 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,889 miles · 9 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,890 miles
  • 2024 – 176,445 miles
  • 2023 – 164,066 miles
  • 2022 – 158,308 miles
  • 2020 – 138,686 miles
  • 2019 – 127,607 miles
  • 2018 – 122,336 miles
  • 2017 – 107,047 miles
  • 2015 – 83,348 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,890 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,890 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    179,890 miles
    Test number
    380092006334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail179,889 miles (+3,444)1 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,889 miles
    Test number
    128830050801
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass176,445 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    176,445 miles
    Test number
    309330315184
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail176,445 miles (+6,524)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,445 miles
    Test number
    858610322476
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass169,921 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    169,921 miles
    Test number
    252161614398
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail169,921 miles (+5,855)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,921 miles
    Test number
    907605983687
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass164,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    164,066 miles
    Test number
    156243413380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail164,066 miles (+5,758)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,066 miles
    Test number
    122849721565
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working all rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass158,308 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    158,308 miles
    Test number
    309157064500
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail158,308 miles (+19,622)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,308 miles
    Test number
    884517321878
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass138,686 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    138,686 miles
    Test number
    724603331504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail138,686 miles (+11,079)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,686 miles
    Test number
    282275703174
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass127,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    127,607 miles
    Test number
    143344872963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail127,607 miles (+5,271)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,607 miles
    Test number
    293866965062
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass122,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    122,336 miles
    Test number
    281470121666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail122,336 miles (+15,289)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,336 miles
    Test number
    137051769478
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass107,047 miles (+23,699)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    107,047 miles
    Test number
    919383925140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,348 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    83,348 miles
    Test number
    765041513631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LO53 SAM

Does LO53 SAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO53 SAM is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO53 SAM?
The MOT on LO53 SAM is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO53 SAM done?
LO53 SAM was recorded at 179,890 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 9,391 miles a year.
Has LO53 SAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO53 SAM has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LO53 SAM 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 LO53 SAM find?
LO53 SAM passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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