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Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,402 cc

LR08 VFUMOT history

LR08 VFU is a silver diesel Ford Transit first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2025 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 216,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2023.

LR08 VFU silver Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2025
Mileage
216,422 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2023
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,363 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 VFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 VFU was last recorded at 216,422 miles on 22 Dec 2023, 10,288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,134 miles · 3 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
10,288 miles
Average per year
13,363 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 216,422 miles
  • 2022 – 196,776 miles
  • 2020 – 183,398 miles
  • 2019 – 162,831 miles
  • 2018 – 147,601 miles
  • 2017 – 127,634 miles
  • 2016 – 114,868 miles
  • 2015 – 103,070 miles
  • 2014 – 92,831 miles
  • 2013 – 75,330 miles
  • 2012 – 57,247 miles
  • 2011 – 47,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,422 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front chassis corroding under bonnet

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front wishbone rear bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,422 miles (+10,288)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    216,422 miles
    Test number
    842038459281
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass206,134 miles (+9,358)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    206,134 miles
    Test number
    511863133766
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass196,776 miles (+13,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    196,776 miles
    Test number
    477090069499
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass183,398 miles (+20,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    183,398 miles
    Test number
    342228062670
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass162,831 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    162,831 miles
    Test number
    317407516033
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre close to limits
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel breather starting to split
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked
  6. Fail162,831 miles (+15,230)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,831 miles
    Test number
    105218537578
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded mk yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre close to limits
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel breather starting to split
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked
  7. Pass147,601 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    147,601 miles
    Test number
    785011610438
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront chassis corroding under bonnet
    • AdvisoryFront wishbone rear bushes worn
  8. Fail147,601 miles (+19,967)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,601 miles
    Test number
    966044196874
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning and traction light on
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront chassis corroding under bonnet
    • AdvisoryFront wishbone rear bushes worn
  9. Pass127,634 miles (+12,766)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    127,634 miles
    Test number
    553898654562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and corroded
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring bushes slightly worn
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wishbone bush split
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn and corroded
  10. Pass114,868 miles (+11,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    114,868 miles
    Test number
    662749285355
    • AdvisoryO/s front lower ball joint rubber perishing
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s front ball joint
  11. Pass103,070 miles (+10,239)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    103,070 miles
    Test number
    406701465102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,831 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    92,831 miles
    Test number
    496479774184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail92,829 miles (+17,499)8 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,829 miles
    Test number
    295418174489
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront pads low .. discs worn
    • NoteSlight play in anti roll bar bushes
  14. Pass75,330 miles (+18,083)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    75,330 miles
    Test number
    897789573124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s front steering tie rod slight play
    • NoteO/s rear hub seal leaking
    • NoteParking brake low
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak from turbo intercooler pipe, sump pan and oil cooler
  15. Pass57,247 miles (+9,600)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    57,247 miles
    Test number
    396780852136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    47,647 miles
    Test number
    399546821171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 VFU

Does LR08 VFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 VFU expired on 4 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 VFU?
The MOT on LR08 VFU expired on 4 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 VFU done?
LR08 VFU was recorded at 216,422 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2023, an average of 13,363 miles a year.
Has LR08 VFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 VFU has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2019.
Has the mileage on LR08 VFU 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 VFU find?
LR08 VFU passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2023 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear; nearside rear leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush; offside rear leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush.

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