
Ford Transit
Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,998 cc
LS51 DZEMOT history
LS51 DZE is a silver diesel Ford Transit first used on 22 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 140,904 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 140,904 mi
- At MOT on 26 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 14 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,280 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS51 DZE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 22 Nov 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Oct 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
LS51 DZE was last recorded at 140,904 miles on 26 Oct 2023, 5,980 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 134,924 miles · 17 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 5,980 miles
- Average per year
- 7,280 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 140,904 miles
- 2022 – 134,924 miles
- 2021 – 129,154 miles
- 2020 – 124,140 miles
- 2019 – 118,451 miles
- 2018 – 117,461 miles
- 2017 – 112,843 miles
- 2016 – 105,446 miles
- 2015 – 99,014 miles
- 2014 – 93,147 miles
- 2012 – 86,459 miles
- 2009 – 57,381 miles
- 2008 – 43,865 miles
- 2007 – 18,016 miles
- 2006 – 14,650 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area by suspension top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area by suspension top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by rear leaf spring foremost mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by rear leaf spring rear most mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle generally corroded
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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and perished. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 195/70x15C
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 195/70x15C
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside inner and outer sill area distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Parking brake has little reserve travel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail140,904 miles (+5,980)6 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,904 miles
- Test number
- 425342935856
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area by suspension top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area by suspension top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by rear leaf spring foremost mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by rear leaf spring rear most mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle generally corroded
Pass134,924 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 134,924 miles
- Test number
- 427967698372
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Door mirror body cover missing but no sharp edges
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail134,924 miles (+5,770)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,924 miles
- Test number
- 925544260357
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Door mirror body cover missing but no sharp edges
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass129,154 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 129,154 miles
- Test number
- 658779934651
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and perished. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 195/70x15C (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 195/70x15C (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside inner and outer sill area distorted
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail129,154 miles (+5,014)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,154 miles
- Test number
- 588621007997
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and perished. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 195/70x15C (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 195/70x15C (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside inner and outer sill area distorted
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass124,140 miles (+5,689)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 124,140 miles
- Test number
- 585708239793
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill area slightly distorted
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass118,451 miles (+990)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 118,451 miles
- Test number
- 782041308292
- MinorOffside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front sill panel damaged at front end
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass117,461 miles (+336)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 117,461 miles
- Test number
- 574991759480
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy but not rough when rotated
Fail117,125 miles (+4,282)10 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,125 miles
- Test number
- 195134973877
- FailureElectrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed towbar wiring (1.9.2c)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis area (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror body (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis area (2.4.A.3)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 195/70x15C (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy but not rough when rotated
Pass112,843 miles (+7,397)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 112,843 miles
- Test number
- 411901178608
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play noisey when spun (2.6.2)
Pass105,446 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 105,446 miles
- Test number
- 464520918423
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail105,446 miles (+6,432)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,446 miles
- Test number
- 347520681811
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass99,014 miles (+5,867)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 99,014 miles
- Test number
- 806665755019
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- NoteOffside rear wheel bearing noisey
Pass93,147 miles (+82)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 93,147 miles
- Test number
- 699660484020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,065 miles (+6,606)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,065 miles
- Test number
- 398646874078
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass86,459 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 86,459 miles
- Test number
- 655711652282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,459 miles (+1)11 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,459 miles
- Test number
- 538736222257
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fail86,458 miles (+29,077)13 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,458 miles
- Test number
- 948293802296
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteNsr outer sill holed & corroding
Pass57,381 miles (+13,516)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 57,381 miles
- Test number
- 710956269120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,865 miles (+25,849)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 43,865 miles
- Test number
- 241426278149
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- NoteO/s/r wheel bearing slight noise
Pass18,016 miles (+3,366)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 18,016 miles
- Test number
- 290001177489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,650 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 14,650 miles
- Test number
- 730634276127
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSlight noise from o/s/r wheel when rotated (wheel bearing)
Questions about LS51 DZE
- Does LS51 DZE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS51 DZE expired on 30 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS51 DZE?
- The MOT on LS51 DZE expired on 30 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS51 DZE done?
- LS51 DZE was recorded at 140,904 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2023, an average of 7,280 miles a year.
- Has LS51 DZE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS51 DZE has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS51 DZE 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 DZE find?
- LS51 DZE failed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2023 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area by suspension top mount; nearside rear brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 10 more.
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