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Cream and Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,397 cc

LS51 CESMOT history

LS51 CES is a cream and blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 18 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 121,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

LS51 CES cream Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
121,021 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 CES
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Cream and Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 CES was last recorded at 121,021 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 10,687 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,334 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,687 miles
Average per year
5,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,021 miles
  • 2025 – 110,334 miles
  • 2024 – 100,725 miles
  • 2023 – 96,208 miles
  • 2021 – 92,242 miles
  • 2020 – 87,841 miles
  • 2019 – 84,280 miles
  • 2018 – 78,956 miles
  • 2017 – 73,334 miles
  • 2016 – 69,938 miles
  • 2015 – 66,036 miles
  • 2014 – 65,598 miles
  • 2013 – 62,769 miles
  • 2012 – 48,966 miles
  • 2011 – 40,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,021 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,021 miles (+10,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    121,021 miles
    Test number
    284698733172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass110,334 miles (+9,609)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    110,334 miles
    Test number
    376433223982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass100,725 miles (+4,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    100,725 miles
    Test number
    670206642689
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass96,208 miles (+3,966)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    96,208 miles
    Test number
    366749882807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,242 miles (+4,401)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    92,242 miles
    Test number
    927439225360
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass87,841 miles (+3,561)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    87,841 miles
    Test number
    328198898675
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass84,280 miles (+5,324)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,280 miles
    Test number
    206647582611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing outer edge
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
  8. Pass78,956 miles (+5,622)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,956 miles
    Test number
    475884500023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,334 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,334 miles
    Test number
    938884687441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,333 miles (+3,395)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,333 miles
    Test number
    971306196349
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  11. Pass69,938 miles (+3,902)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,938 miles
    Test number
    207699297771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,036 miles (+438)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    66,036 miles
    Test number
    125596005014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
  13. Pass65,598 miles (+2,829)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    65,598 miles
    Test number
    315390234279
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inside edge
  14. Pass62,769 miles (+13,803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    62,769 miles
    Test number
    417656963186
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass48,966 miles (+8,943)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    48,966 miles
    Test number
    637503852164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,023 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    40,023 miles
    Test number
    389066841175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS51 CES

Does LS51 CES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 CES is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 CES?
The MOT on LS51 CES is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 CES done?
LS51 CES was recorded at 121,021 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 5,540 miles a year.
Has LS51 CES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 CES has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on LS51 CES 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 LS51 CES find?
LS51 CES passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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