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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2011 · 2,198 cc

S23 MSLMOT history

S23 MSL is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 18 Mar 2011. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 180,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2025.

S23 MSL white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2026
Mileage
180,548 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 MSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 MSL was last recorded at 180,548 miles on 15 Jul 2025, 12,297 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,251 miles · 13 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
12,297 miles
Average per year
9,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 180,548 miles
  • 2024 – 168,251 miles
  • 2023 – 164,322 miles
  • 2022 – 156,402 miles
  • 2021 – 150,258 miles
  • 2019 – 137,712 miles
  • 2018 – 128,302 miles
  • 2017 – 118,184 miles
  • 2016 – 107,105 miles
  • 2015 – 94,417 miles
  • 2014 – 77,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,548 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Bonnet stiff to open

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 14 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,548 miles (+12,297)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    180,548 miles
    Test number
    796333518429
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  2. Pass168,251 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    168,251 miles
    Test number
    856604589144
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail168,251 miles (+3,929)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,251 miles
    Test number
    808220912064
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass164,322 miles (+107)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    164,322 miles
    Test number
    705313772609
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet stiff to open
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  5. Fail164,215 miles (+7,813)3 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,215 miles
    Test number
    356165625423
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet stiff to open
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  6. Pass156,402 miles (+221)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    156,402 miles
    Test number
    942399516374
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn to legal limit
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes corroded and covered in grease
  7. Fail156,181 miles (+5,923)5 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,181 miles
    Test number
    614269977571
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn to legal limit
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes corroded and covered in grease
  8. Pass150,258 miles (+12,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    150,258 miles
    Test number
    724557008286
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass137,712 miles (+3,183)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,712 miles
    Test number
    417742148772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass134,529 miles (+6,227)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    134,529 miles
    Test number
    939507236174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass128,302 miles (+10,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    128,302 miles
    Test number
    443723650028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass118,184 miles (+11,079)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    118,184 miles
    Test number
    648709383714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,105 miles (+12,688)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    107,105 miles
    Test number
    221714702581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,417 miles (+17,321)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,417 miles
    Test number
    769883585032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    77,096 miles
    Test number
    189843574030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 MSL

Does S23 MSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S23 MSL expired on 14 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S23 MSL?
The MOT on S23 MSL expired on 14 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S23 MSL done?
S23 MSL was recorded at 180,548 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2025, an average of 9,125 miles a year.
Has S23 MSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 MSL has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on S23 MSL 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 S23 MSL find?
S23 MSL passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2025 with 6 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 3 more.

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