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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc

R5 LXFMOT history

R5 LXF is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 13 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 148,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

R5 LXF white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
148,593 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
15,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R5 LXF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
13 Oct 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R5 LXF was last recorded at 148,593 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 28,808 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,785 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
28,808 miles
Average per year
15,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,593 miles
  • 2024 – 119,785 miles
  • 2023 – 106,432 miles
  • 2022 – 96,610 miles
  • 2021 – 83,874 miles
  • 2020 – 67,661 miles
  • 2019 – 51,191 miles
  • 2018 – 38,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,593 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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, 2023

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 5 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,593 miles (+28,808)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    148,593 miles
    Test number
    900807803261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass119,785 miles (+13,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    119,785 miles
    Test number
    917980768902
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear half seal behind discs
  3. Pass106,432 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    106,432 miles
    Test number
    990790110505
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail106,422 miles (+9,812)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,422 miles
    Test number
    712029435322
    • MajorCentral Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass96,610 miles (+146)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    96,610 miles
    Test number
    320173728335
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail96,464 miles (+1,858)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,464 miles
    Test number
    137765763779
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail94,606 miles (+10,732)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,606 miles
    Test number
    317280434499
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  8. Pass83,874 miles (+16,213)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    83,874 miles
    Test number
    918437277910
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass67,661 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    67,661 miles
    Test number
    936324419003
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail67,661 miles (+16,470)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,661 miles
    Test number
    742548657116
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass51,191 miles (+12,353)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    51,191 miles
    Test number
    782871535080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    38,838 miles
    Test number
    212772391499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R5 LXF

Does R5 LXF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R5 LXF is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on R5 LXF?
The MOT on R5 LXF is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R5 LXF done?
R5 LXF was recorded at 148,593 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 15,312 miles a year.
Has R5 LXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R5 LXF has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on R5 LXF 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 R5 LXF find?
R5 LXF passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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