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Ford Transit

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 2,397 cc

LR59 FONMOT history

LR59 FON is a red diesel Ford Transit first used on 27 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 184,728 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

LR59 FON red Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Aug 2027
Mileage
184,728 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 FON
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 FON was last recorded at 184,728 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 10,269 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,459 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,269 miles
Average per year
9,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,728 miles
  • 2025 – 174,459 miles
  • 2024 – 160,527 miles
  • 2023 – 143,690 miles
  • 2022 – 127,430 miles
  • 2021 – 120,117 miles
  • 2020 – 104,671 miles
  • 2019 – 102,575 miles
  • 2018 – 100,788 miles
  • 2017 – 97,841 miles
  • 2016 – 95,349 miles
  • 2015 – 91,617 miles
  • 2014 – 84,918 miles
  • 2013 – 69,036 miles
  • 2012 – 47,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,728 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 Inner sill behind cab

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,728 miles (+10,269)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    184,728 miles
    Test number
    869184050052
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass174,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    174,459 miles
    Test number
    790633252267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail174,459 miles (+13,932)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,459 miles
    Test number
    128620293926
    • MajorBrake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass160,527 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    160,527 miles
    Test number
    465698914688
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail160,527 miles (+16,837)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,527 miles
    Test number
    607432768748
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass143,690 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    143,690 miles
    Test number
    320563076075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill behind cab

  7. Fail143,651 miles (+16,221)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,651 miles
    Test number
    787709856656
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill behind cab
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass127,430 miles (+7,313)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    127,430 miles
    Test number
    902424045664
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass120,117 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    120,117 miles
    Test number
    430943500965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail120,107 miles (+15,436)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,107 miles
    Test number
    352503002442
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

  11. Pass104,671 miles (+2,096)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    104,671 miles
    Test number
    316066620909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,575 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    102,575 miles
    Test number
    243722973939
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Fail102,572 miles (+1,784)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,572 miles
    Test number
    748421248578
    • DangerousNearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front too rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  14. Pass100,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    100,788 miles
    Test number
    632266242401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail100,786 miles (+2,945)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,786 miles
    Test number
    820606452740
    • DangerousFront Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both sides door stephs (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  16. Pass97,841 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    97,841 miles
    Test number
    718243288245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail97,838 miles (+2,489)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,838 miles
    Test number
    969762282773
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass95,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    95,349 miles
    Test number
    780707230556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail95,349 miles (+3,732)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,349 miles
    Test number
    852433307678
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass91,617 miles (+6,699)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    91,617 miles
    Test number
    552702697346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass84,918 miles (+15,882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    84,918 miles
    Test number
    125477794211
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass69,036 miles (+21,313)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    69,036 miles
    Test number
    976778013318
    • NoteEngine warning lamp is on

  23. Pass47,723 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    47,723 miles
    Test number
    528465102326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Questions about LR59 FON

Does LR59 FON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 FON is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 FON?
The MOT on LR59 FON is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 FON done?
LR59 FON was recorded at 184,728 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 9,954 miles a year.
Has LR59 FON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 FON has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LR59 FON 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 LR59 FON find?
LR59 FON passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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