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Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,402 cc

LS54 VXMMOT history

LS54 VXM is a silver diesel Ford Transit first used on 23 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 52,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

LS54 VXM silver Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
52,623 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 VXM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 VXM was last recorded at 52,623 miles on 29 May 2026, 7,540 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Feb 2020: 94,417 miles, lower than 192,025 miles on 9 Jan 2019.
  • 8 Apr 2024: 30,212 miles, lower than 116,885 miles on 26 Apr 2023.

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
45,083 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,540 miles
Average per year
1,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,623 miles
  • 2025 – 45,083 miles
  • 2024 – 30,212 miles
  • 2023 – 116,885 miles
  • 2021 – 98,330 miles
  • 2020 – 94,421 miles
  • 2019 – 192,025 miles
  • 2018 – 90,285 miles
  • 2017 – 88,114 miles
  • 2016 – 82,498 miles
  • 2015 – 71,707 miles
  • 2013 – 64,808 miles
  • 2012 – 57,587 miles
  • 2011 – 49,730 miles
  • 2010 – 43,255 miles
  • 2009 – 36,164 miles
  • 2008 – 28,593 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,623 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,623 miles (+7,540)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    52,623 miles
    Test number
    959710859281
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal

  2. Pass45,083 miles (+14,871)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    45,083 miles
    Test number
    509277061520
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass30,212 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    30,212 miles
    Test number
    723791929324
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working

  4. Fail30,212 miles (-86,673)8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,212 miles
    Test number
    315741799068
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working

  5. Pass116,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    116,885 miles
    Test number
    563681304536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. FailMileage not read6 dangerous8 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    255763913256
    • DangerousNearside Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability (6.2.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Direction indicator incorrect colour side (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Direction indicator incorrect colour side (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory indirect vision device inoperative (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    522739180911
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. FailMileage not read2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    317328151074
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass98,330 miles (+3,909)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    98,330 miles
    Test number
    333990830031
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis adjacent to shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass94,421 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    94,421 miles
    Test number
    872017520884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Fail94,417 miles (-97,608)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,417 miles
    Test number
    425288979811
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass192,025 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    192,025 miles
    Test number
    191098245678
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of out rigger to rear end of inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub oil seal weeping
    • AdvisoryUnder side surface corroded

  13. Fail192,025 miles (+101,740)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,025 miles
    Test number
    176112524571
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system to flex hose (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of out rigger to rear end of inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub oil seal weeping
    • AdvisoryUnder side surface corroded

  14. Pass90,285 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    90,285 miles
    Test number
    737826061310
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner sill box section corroded

  15. Fail90,285 miles (+2,171)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,285 miles
    Test number
    638814443685
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working both (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner sill box section corroded

  16. Pass88,114 miles (+5,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    88,114 miles
    Test number
    758770641823
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass82,498 miles (+10,791)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    82,498 miles
    Test number
    803308643779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,707 miles (+6,899)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,707 miles
    Test number
    709184185025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,808 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    64,808 miles
    Test number
    998485543377
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail64,782 miles (+7,195)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,782 miles
    Test number
    425403533421
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass57,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    57,587 miles
    Test number
    466056122451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,587 miles (+7,857)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,587 miles
    Test number
    869206322329
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass49,730 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    49,730 miles
    Test number
    229467621328
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail49,730 miles (+6,475)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,730 miles
    Test number
    605897221367
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass43,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    43,255 miles
    Test number
    354250530359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail43,255 miles (+7,091)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,255 miles
    Test number
    944380230308
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass36,164 miles (+7,571)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    36,164 miles
    Test number
    180774829323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,593 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    28,593 miles
    Test number
    760618018360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 LS54 VXM

Does LS54 VXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 VXM is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS54 VXM?
The MOT on LS54 VXM is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS54 VXM done?
LS54 VXM was recorded at 52,623 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 1,370 miles a year.
Has LS54 VXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 VXM has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LS54 VXM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 11 Feb 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS54 VXM find?
LS54 VXM passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal.

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