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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.

LS57 BVT blue Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Fail141,565 miles
  • 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)

What MOT failures 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.

  • 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.

  1. 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)
  2. Pass136,908 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    136,908 miles
    Test number
    998619079624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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
  12. 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)
  13. Pass45,738 miles (+8,142)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    45,738 miles
    Test number
    999811184062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,596 miles (+7,820)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    37,596 miles
    Test number
    735286952324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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.
  16. 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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