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White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

LS12 YLVMOT history

LS12 YLV is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 10 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 132,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

LS12 YLV white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
132,660 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 YLV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 YLV was last recorded at 132,660 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Mar 2019: 93,663 miles, lower than 98,662 miles on 21 Mar 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
132,659 miles · 30 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,660 miles
  • 2025 – 129,333 miles
  • 2024 – 124,106 miles
  • 2023 – 121,181 miles
  • 2022 – 115,980 miles
  • 2021 – 109,814 miles
  • 2020 – 105,582 miles
  • 2019 – 93,663 miles
  • 2018 – 94,558 miles
  • 2017 – 77,530 miles
  • 2016 – 59,349 miles
  • 2015 – 46,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,660 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear tipping body support rails heavy corrosion and holesRecorded at 2 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.

  • Hydraulic leak, but not excessive tipper ram

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,660 miles (+1)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    132,660 miles
    Test number
    471400562670
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear tipping body support rails heavy corrosion and holes

  2. Fail132,659 miles (+3,326)2 dangerous6 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,659 miles
    Test number
    193857599738
    • DangerousNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear tipping body support rails heavy corrosion and holes

  3. Pass129,333 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    129,333 miles
    Test number
    839439897172
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive tipper ram (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail129,333 miles (+5,227)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,333 miles
    Test number
    404987597740
    • MajorNearside All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive tipper ram (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass124,106 miles (+106)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    124,106 miles
    Test number
    820388790063
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  6. Fail124,000 miles (+2,819)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,000 miles
    Test number
    838417243240
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  7. Pass121,181 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    121,181 miles
    Test number
    980919757052
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.82mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail121,166 miles (+5,186)8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,166 miles
    Test number
    846326676482
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.82mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass115,980 miles (+6,166)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    115,980 miles
    Test number
    189433650739
    • MinorNearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning and offside (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive tipper ram (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass109,814 miles (+52)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    109,814 miles
    Test number
    729616805275
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive tipper ram (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail109,762 miles (+4,180)1 dangerous7 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,762 miles
    Test number
    217394659912
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Position lamp not working and lower (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive tipper ram (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass105,582 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    105,582 miles
    Test number
    735251022115
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive tipper ram (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail105,582 miles (+11,919)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,582 miles
    Test number
    107182302677
    • MajorNearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive tipper ram (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass93,663 miles (-4,999)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    93,663 miles
    Test number
    418412178125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Fail98,662 miles (+4,104)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,662 miles
    Test number
    437838662294
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAll outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 1 off 1 dull (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Pass94,558 miles (+17,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    94,558 miles
    Test number
    602828772055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass77,530 miles (+18,181)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,530 miles
    Test number
    449374026551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,349 miles (+13,220)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,349 miles
    Test number
    774871036580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,129 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,129 miles
    Test number
    378157285002
    • NoteOil leak on engine

  20. Fail46,125 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,125 miles
    Test number
    936266885014
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil leak on engine

Questions about LS12 YLV

Does LS12 YLV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 YLV is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 YLV?
The MOT on LS12 YLV is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 YLV done?
LS12 YLV was recorded at 132,660 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 7,857 miles a year.
Has LS12 YLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 YLV has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 YLV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Mar 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS12 YLV find?
LS12 YLV passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 8 more.

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