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Ford Transit

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,198 cc

LR08 VFJMOT history

LR08 VFJ is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 14 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 194,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2024.

LR08 VFJ blue Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2025
Mileage
194,455 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 VFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 VFJ was last recorded at 194,455 miles on 13 Jan 2024, 4,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,690 miles · 18 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
4,765 miles
Average per year
13,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 194,455 miles
  • 2023 – 189,690 miles
  • 2022 – 185,278 miles
  • 2020 – 171,639 miles
  • 2019 – 156,550 miles
  • 2018 – 140,626 miles
  • 2017 – 120,637 miles
  • 2016 – 102,585 miles
  • 2015 – 85,059 miles
  • 2014 – 72,190 miles
  • 2013 – 56,016 miles
  • 2012 – 47,959 miles
  • 2011 – 23,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,455 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroding

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,455 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    194,455 miles
    Test number
    219395001842
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroding

  2. Fail194,455 miles (+4,765)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,455 miles
    Test number
    335755534857
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroding

  3. Pass189,690 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    189,690 miles
    Test number
    180337501956
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail189,690 miles (+4,412)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,690 miles
    Test number
    282612979237
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass185,278 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    185,278 miles
    Test number
    492288773372
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail185,278 miles (+13,639)7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,278 miles
    Test number
    469344491497
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass171,639 miles (+15,089)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    171,639 miles
    Test number
    381205337459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass156,550 miles (+15,924)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    156,550 miles
    Test number
    485933011453
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass140,626 miles (+19,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    140,626 miles
    Test number
    898437348411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass120,637 miles (+18,052)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    120,637 miles
    Test number
    599974665189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,585 miles (+17,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    102,585 miles
    Test number
    810517729578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass85,059 miles (+82)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    85,059 miles
    Test number
    815122574935
    • AdvisoryCentre high level brake light not illuminating but no wiring visible to unit.

  13. Fail84,977 miles (+12,787)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,977 miles
    Test number
    862778728302
    • DangerousOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre high level brake light not illuminating but no wiring visible to unit.

  14. Pass72,190 miles (+16,174)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    72,190 miles
    Test number
    178288724250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,016 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    56,016 miles
    Test number
    946237813252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,011 miles (+8,052)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,011 miles
    Test number
    949672213203
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  17. Pass47,959 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    47,959 miles
    Test number
    265572112340
    • NoteOffside rear light lens damaged

  18. Fail47,958 miles (+4,142)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,958 miles
    Test number
    406932312376
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear light lens damaged

  19. Pass43,816 miles (+20,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    43,816 miles
    Test number
    417291242273
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass23,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    23,110 miles
    Test number
    126810061492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 VFJ

Does LR08 VFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 VFJ expired on 17 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 VFJ?
The MOT on LR08 VFJ expired on 17 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 VFJ done?
LR08 VFJ was recorded at 194,455 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2024, an average of 13,313 miles a year.
Has LR08 VFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 VFJ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 VFJ 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 LR08 VFJ find?
LR08 VFJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear outer sill corroding.

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