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Ford Transit

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 2,397 cc

LS09 MSUMOT history

LS09 MSU is a red diesel Ford Transit first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 227,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

LS09 MSU red Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
227,272 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
11,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 MSU
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
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 MSU was last recorded at 227,272 miles on 21 May 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
227,268 miles · 18 May 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
11,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 227,272 miles
  • 2024 – 222,973 miles
  • 2023 – 218,422 miles
  • 2022 – 214,194 miles
  • 2021 – 208,692 miles
  • 2020 – 204,784 miles
  • 2019 – 201,775 miles
  • 2018 – 197,070 miles
  • 2017 – 190,003 miles
  • 2016 – 180,001 miles
  • 2015 – 165,203 miles
  • 2014 – 147,169 miles
  • 2013 – 123,117 miles
  • 2012 – 89,880 miles
  • 2011 – 56,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,272 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective by flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch allRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2026

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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass227,272 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    227,272 miles
    Test number
    425924240950
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective by flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all
  2. Fail227,268 miles (+58)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,268 miles
    Test number
    582934028445
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective by flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all
  3. Fail227,210 miles (+4,237)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,210 miles
    Test number
    287150014943
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL ( MARKED IN YELLOW ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BY DRIVERS STEP ( MARKED IN YELLOW ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective BY FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened INCLUDING ALL SURROUNDING SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR INCLUDING FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL
  4. Pass222,973 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    222,973 miles
    Test number
    202730285409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail222,965 miles (+4,543)3 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,965 miles
    Test number
    707172158369
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Bulkhead engine bay. (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Leaking half shaft seal. (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass218,422 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    218,422 miles
    Test number
    602186409918
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Door can only be opened with key after ingition cycle. (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail218,422 miles (+4,228)1 repaired3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,422 miles
    Test number
    417182076507
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Door can only be opened with key after ingition cycle. (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass214,194 miles (+5,502)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    214,194 miles
    Test number
    278179456919
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire disconnected
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. Pass208,692 miles (+54)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    208,692 miles
    Test number
    730897888097
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail208,638 miles (+3,854)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,638 miles
    Test number
    251483798100
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass204,784 miles (+3,009)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    204,784 miles
    Test number
    383929857260
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rod
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass201,775 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    201,775 miles
    Test number
    109425867631
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy
  13. Fail201,770 miles (+4,700)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,770 miles
    Test number
    286668902001
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2-1-3 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy
  14. Pass197,070 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    197,070 miles
    Test number
    674054985811
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Fail197,070 miles (+7,067)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,070 miles
    Test number
    796220288688
    • MajorFront Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated leaking oil (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  16. Pass190,003 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    190,003 miles
    Test number
    788301782808
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Gearbox rear seal
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Fail189,966 miles (+9,965)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,966 miles
    Test number
    483475512809
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Gearbox rear seal
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass180,001 miles (+333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    180,001 miles
    Test number
    906479617485
    • AdvisoryOffside exhaust getting corroded
  19. Fail179,668 miles (+14,465)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,668 miles
    Test number
    129957290769
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside exhaust getting corroded
  20. Pass165,203 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    165,203 miles
    Test number
    567215525244
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Fail165,195 miles (+18,026)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,195 miles
    Test number
    375865525484
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass147,169 miles (+24,052)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    147,169 miles
    Test number
    865825864224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass123,117 miles (+33,237)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    123,117 miles
    Test number
    867380683267
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
  24. Pass89,880 miles (+33,605)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    89,880 miles
    Test number
    208433162216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass56,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    56,275 miles
    Test number
    247296271284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 MSU

Does LS09 MSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 MSU is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 MSU?
The MOT on LS09 MSU is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 MSU done?
LS09 MSU was recorded at 227,272 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 11,687 miles a year.
Has LS09 MSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 MSU has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LS09 MSU 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 MSU find?
LS09 MSU passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective by flexi; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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