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Ford Transit Custom

Orange · Diesel · 2019 · 1,995 cc

M5 LAOMOT history

M5 LAO is an orange diesel Ford Transit Custom first used on 31 Mar 2019. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 69,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

M5 LAO orange Ford Transit Custom – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit Custom, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
69,631 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,705 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 LAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Custom
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2019
First used
31 Mar 2019
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 LAO was last recorded at 69,631 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 7,199 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
62,432 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,199 miles
Average per year
8,705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,631 miles
  • 2025 – 62,432 miles
  • 2024 – 54,323 miles
  • 2023 – 44,822 miles
  • 2022 – 34,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,631 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished and slightly worn edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished and slightly worn edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

7 tests since 26 Mar 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,631 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    69,631 miles
    Test number
    828110162564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished and slightly worn edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished and slightly worn edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail69,631 miles (+7,199)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,631 miles
    Test number
    630168372345
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished and slightly worn edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished and slightly worn edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass62,432 miles (+8,109)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    62,432 miles
    Test number
    107219860985
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall slight damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass54,323 miles (+9,501)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    54,323 miles
    Test number
    895607911561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass44,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    44,822 miles
    Test number
    289470113618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail44,822 miles (+9,844)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,822 miles
    Test number
    435807546426
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass34,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    34,978 miles
    Test number
    940611034477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 LAO

Does M5 LAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 LAO is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 LAO?
The MOT on M5 LAO is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 LAO done?
M5 LAO was recorded at 69,631 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 8,705 miles a year.
Has M5 LAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 LAO has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on M5 LAO 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 M5 LAO find?
M5 LAO passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and slightly worn edges.; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush., and 3 more.

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