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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.

S72 LJU white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Fail122,754 miles
  • 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

What MOT failures 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

    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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. Pass109,983 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    109,983 miles
    Test number
    291169109763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass109,767 miles (+1,534)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    109,767 miles
    Test number
    285330434376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. 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)
  18. 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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