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Ford Transit

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

LU57 OTHMOT history

LU57 OTH is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 30 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 124,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

LU57 OTH blue Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
124,739 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU57 OTH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU57 OTH was last recorded at 124,739 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,738 miles · 21 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,739 miles
  • 2025 – 116,983 miles
  • 2024 – 108,534 miles
  • 2023 – 102,746 miles
  • 2022 – 95,684 miles
  • 2021 – 88,267 miles
  • 2020 – 78,774 miles
  • 2019 – 69,665 miles
  • 2018 – 59,354 miles
  • 2017 – 47,029 miles
  • 2016 – 35,094 miles
  • 2015 – 26,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,739 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lightsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Both rear tyres deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,739 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    124,739 miles
    Test number
    480946201206
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  2. Fail124,738 miles (+7,755)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,738 miles
    Test number
    248567906735
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Pass116,983 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    116,983 miles
    Test number
    490549531107
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail116,981 miles (+8,447)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,981 miles
    Test number
    894081339759
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass108,534 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    108,534 miles
    Test number
    301136558491
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail108,533 miles (+5,787)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,533 miles
    Test number
    253238532511
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass102,746 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    102,746 miles
    Test number
    497393900738
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail102,744 miles (+7,060)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,744 miles
    Test number
    308827819123
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass95,684 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    95,684 miles
    Test number
    496853656484
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail95,684 miles (+7,417)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,684 miles
    Test number
    330101261801
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass88,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    88,267 miles
    Test number
    160628362129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,267 miles (+9,493)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,267 miles
    Test number
    335375730965
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass78,774 miles (+9,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    78,774 miles
    Test number
    519968065113
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass69,665 miles (+10,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    69,665 miles
    Test number
    405532090877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass59,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    59,354 miles
    Test number
    118126764581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,354 miles (+12,325)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,354 miles
    Test number
    776685552809
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  17. Pass47,029 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    47,029 miles
    Test number
    329605214480
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres deteriorated

  18. Fail46,997 miles (+11,903)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,997 miles
    Test number
    680888281861
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass35,094 miles (+8,387)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    35,094 miles
    Test number
    696927396465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    26,707 miles
    Test number
    337031805244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU57 OTH

Does LU57 OTH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU57 OTH is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU57 OTH?
The MOT on LU57 OTH is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU57 OTH done?
LU57 OTH was recorded at 124,739 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 8,907 miles a year.
Has LU57 OTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU57 OTH has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LU57 OTH 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 LU57 OTH find?
LU57 OTH passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights.

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