
Ford Transit
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,198 cc
LS09 MLVMOT history
LS09 MLV is a silver diesel Ford Transit first used on 18 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 288,400 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 288,400 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 16,530 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS09 MLV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 18 May 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS09 MLV was last recorded at 288,400 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 9,971 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 278,429 miles · 30 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,971 miles
- Average per year
- 16,530 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 288,400 miles
- 2025 – 278,429 miles
- 2024 – 273,004 miles
- 2023 – 266,558 miles
- 2022 – 251,965 miles
- 2020 – 228,366 miles
- 2019 – 220,731 miles
- 2018 – 207,563 miles
- 2017 – 167,831 miles
- 2016 – 137,942 miles
- 2015 – 110,293 miles
- 2014 – 75,269 miles
- 2013 – 63,946 miles
- 2012 – 56,281 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACKED ALONG BOTTOM (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCOMPLETE UNDERSIDE SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
25 tests since 22 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass288,400 miles (+9,971)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 288,400 miles
- Test number
- 422116884408
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACKED ALONG BOTTOM (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCOMPLETE UNDERSIDE SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass278,429 miles (+13)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 278,429 miles
- Test number
- 474656615343
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail278,416 miles (+5,412)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 278,416 miles
- Test number
- 763482221261
- MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass273,004 miles (+762)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 273,004 miles
- Test number
- 342664610671
- AdvisoryUnder body / suspension covered in protective under seal
Fail272,242 miles (+5,684)11 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 272,242 miles
- Test number
- 354012192908
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended 3rd row (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFloor and chassis corroded
- AdvisoryFront inner wings corroded
- AdvisoryN/s sliding door incomplete and cannot be readily opened from inside of the vehicle
- AdvisoryO/s outer sill corroded
Pass266,558 miles (+5)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 266,558 miles
- Test number
- 536348406494
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryCorrosion present underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light
Fail266,553 miles (+14,588)4 dangerous6 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 266,553 miles
- Test number
- 172185489658
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill/ step x2 (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryCorrosion present underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light
Pass251,965 miles (+21)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 251,965 miles
- Test number
- 222126644605
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail251,944 miles (+23,578)8 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 251,944 miles
- Test number
- 811724638028
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass228,366 miles (+7,635)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 228,366 miles
- Test number
- 770761030357
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass220,731 miles (+13,168)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 220,731 miles
- Test number
- 833732241766
- MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (nearside and offside) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass207,563 miles (+14,064)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 207,563 miles
- Test number
- 935208117877
- AdvisoryFront offside and nearside tyres worn on shoulders
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Fuel hose corroded (OUTER) filler pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (REAR) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass193,499 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 193,499 miles
- Test number
- 215330692748
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has nail in it (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack/pipe (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside front sill has slight damage
Fail193,499 miles (+25,668)2 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,499 miles
- Test number
- 822849193442
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has nail in it (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack/pipe (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside front sill has slight damage
Pass167,831 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 167,831 miles
- Test number
- 719911932488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail167,831 miles (+29,889)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,831 miles
- Test number
- 550165440211
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Pass137,942 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 137,942 miles
- Test number
- 679376833125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,942 miles (+27,649)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,942 miles
- Test number
- 554568855555
- FailureCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Inner Fuel hose leaking fuel tank (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)
Pass110,293 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 110,293 miles
- Test number
- 339803575177
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished
Fail110,293 miles (+35,024)6 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,293 miles
- Test number
- 917283375153
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished
Pass75,269 miles (+4,158)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 75,269 miles
- Test number
- 417201774159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,111 miles (+7,165)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 71,111 miles
- Test number
- 828894014004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,946 miles (+1,214)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 63,946 miles
- Test number
- 287608193484
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass62,732 miles (+6,451)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 62,732 miles
- Test number
- 657837053114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,281 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 56,281 miles
- Test number
- 499274072145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS09 MLV
- Does LS09 MLV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 MLV is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS09 MLV?
- The MOT on LS09 MLV is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS09 MLV done?
- LS09 MLV was recorded at 288,400 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 16,530 miles a year.
- Has LS09 MLV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS09 MLV has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS09 MLV 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 LS09 MLV find?
- LS09 MLV passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along bottom; complete underside showing signs of surface corrosion; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.
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