
Ford Transit
White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,496 cc
S72 LJUMOT history
S72 LJU is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 21 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2024 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 122,754 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 122,754 mi
- At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 11 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,093 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S72 LJU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,496 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 21 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Apr 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
S72 LJU was last recorded at 122,754 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 93 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 122,661 miles · 9 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 93 miles
- Average per year
- 1,093 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,754 miles
- 2024 – 122,661 miles
- 2023 – 118,692 miles
- 2022 – 117,154 miles
- 2021 – 115,107 miles
- 2020 – 113,662 miles
- 2019 – 113,366 miles
- 2018 – 113,363 miles
- 2016 – 112,518 miles
- 2015 – 109,983 miles
- 2014 – 109,767 miles
- 2013 – 108,233 miles
- 2009 – 105,482 miles
- 2007 – 102,649 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorFront Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength "A" post in engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill behind wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill behind wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength "A" post in engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill behind wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill behind wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe, close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle underside corroded
- AdvisoryVehicle underside heavily undersealed
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill step
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
18 tests since 7 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail122,754 miles (+93)24 major2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,754 miles
- Test number
- 161245240719
- MajorFront Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength "A" post in engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill behind wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill behind wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength "A" post in engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill behind wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill behind wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe, close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle underside corroded
- AdvisoryVehicle underside heavily undersealed
Fail122,661 miles (+3,969)1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,661 miles
- Test number
- 311511503420
- DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords damaged Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorDriver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorInner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside X4 and Offside X4 (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorPassenger's seat with a defective structure swivel insecure (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside and Offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass118,692 miles (+1,538)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 118,692 miles
- Test number
- 654124697134
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass117,154 miles (+2,047)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 117,154 miles
- Test number
- 799421352141
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass115,107 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 115,107 miles
- Test number
- 244080078382
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail115,107 miles (+1,445)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,107 miles
- Test number
- 440931982187
- MajorMain beam tell-tale not working does not extinguish (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass113,662 miles (+42)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 113,662 miles
- Test number
- 670571020576
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail113,620 miles (+254)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,620 miles
- Test number
- 419626082389
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass113,366 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 113,366 miles
- Test number
- 216016433145
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail113,365 miles (+2)7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,365 miles
- Test number
- 157183496736
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail113,363 miles (+845)14 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,363 miles
- Test number
- 156376513289
- FailureBattery insecure nearside and offside (1.9.1)
- FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- FailureFront Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (5.2.6)
- FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear quarter and inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear tyres wall cracking nearside and offside
Pass112,518 miles (+2,535)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 112,518 miles
- Test number
- 156096510346
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake has slight bind
Pass109,983 miles (+216)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 109,983 miles
- Test number
- 291169109763
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,767 miles (+1,534)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 109,767 miles
- Test number
- 285330434376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,233 miles (+2,751)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 108,233 miles
- Test number
- 948879473111
- NoteFront brake discs rusted
- NoteFront wheel arches rusted
Pass105,482 miles (+2,833)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 105,482 miles
- Test number
- 174450299050
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCorrosion appearing on offside front doorstep but not within prescribed area.
- NoteNearside mirror glass damaged but not affecting view to rear.
Fail102,649 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,649 miles
- Test number
- 173931317306
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass102,649 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 102,649 miles
- Test number
- 540741417311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S72 LJU
- Does S72 LJU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S72 LJU expired on 3 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S72 LJU?
- The MOT on S72 LJU expired on 3 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S72 LJU done?
- S72 LJU was recorded at 122,754 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 1,093 miles a year.
- Has S72 LJU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S72 LJU has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on S72 LJU 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 S72 LJU find?
- S72 LJU failed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 24 major defects, 2 defects repaired at the test, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front prop shaft bearing excessively worn; front prop shaft bearing housing insecure; nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill, and 30 more.
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