
Ford Transit
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,402 cc
LS57 BVTMOT history
LS57 BVT is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 30 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2023 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 141,565 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 May 2023
- Mileage
- 141,565 mi
- At MOT on 10 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,729 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS57 BVT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,402 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 Jan 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 May 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 10 May 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
LS57 BVT was last recorded at 141,565 miles on 10 May 2023, 4,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 136,908 miles · 6 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 4,657 miles
- Average per year
- 9,729 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 141,565 miles
- 2022 – 136,908 miles
- 2021 – 130,702 miles
- 2020 – 124,359 miles
- 2019 – 119,118 miles
- 2018 – 109,047 miles
- 2017 – 101,903 miles
- 2016 – 94,240 miles
- 2015 – 67,510 miles
- 2014 – 45,738 miles
- 2012 – 37,596 miles
- 2011 – 29,776 miles
- 2010 – 21,061 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached DETACHED (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system BELOW SERVO (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded BEHIND FUEL TANK AREA (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT / REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0MM APPROX (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisorySLIGHT MOVEMENT IN LOWER STEERING COLUMN FIXING,(TO RACK)
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.
Nearside Rear Hub oil seal damp
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
16 tests since 20 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail141,565 miles (+4,657)3 dangerous7 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,565 miles
- Test number
- 672298570334
- DangerousAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached DETACHED (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system BELOW SERVO (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded BEHIND FUEL TANK AREA (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT / REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0MM APPROX (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySLIGHT MOVEMENT IN LOWER STEERING COLUMN FIXING,(TO RACK)
Pass136,908 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2023
- Odometer
- 136,908 miles
- Test number
- 998619079624
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,890 miles (+6,188)3 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,890 miles
- Test number
- 988240434035
- DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe Incentre (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousFront Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass130,702 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 130,702 miles
- Test number
- 272896953739
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
Fail130,695 miles (+6,336)8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,695 miles
- Test number
- 261444490585
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal damp
Pass124,359 miles (+5,241)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 124,359 miles
- Test number
- 157310813232
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryDampness both rear hubseals
Pass119,118 miles (+18)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 119,118 miles
- Test number
- 612106282541
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Hub oil seal damp
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail119,100 miles (+10,053)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,100 miles
- Test number
- 232439827949
- DangerousNearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Hub oil seal damp
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass109,047 miles (+7,144)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 109,047 miles
- Test number
- 135463817686
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO BACK (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded ON AXLE (3.6.B.2c)
Pass101,903 miles (+7,663)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 101,903 miles
- Test number
- 902361319057
- AdvisoryNearside Rear hub oil seal damp
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass94,240 miles (+26,730)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 94,240 miles
- Test number
- 580678242248
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
- AdvisorySmall chips on windscreen
Pass67,510 miles (+21,772)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 67,510 miles
- Test number
- 788372375086
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass45,738 miles (+8,142)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 45,738 miles
- Test number
- 999811184062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,596 miles (+7,820)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 37,596 miles
- Test number
- 735286952324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,776 miles (+8,715)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 29,776 miles
- Test number
- 555466821369
- AdvisoryCentre Front Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteLight misting of fluid around clutch slave cylinder.
Pass21,061 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 21,061 miles
- Test number
- 223934550368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS57 BVT
- Does LS57 BVT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS57 BVT expired on 5 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS57 BVT?
- The MOT on LS57 BVT expired on 5 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS57 BVT done?
- LS57 BVT was recorded at 141,565 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2023, an average of 9,729 miles a year.
- Has LS57 BVT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS57 BVT has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS57 BVT 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 LS57 BVT find?
- LS57 BVT failed its latest MOT on 10 May 2023 with 3 dangerous defects, 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached; offside front brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system below servo; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and 13 more.
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