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Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,496 cc

T165 LLEMOT history

T165 LLE is a red diesel Ford Transit first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 42,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
42,423 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T165 LLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T165 LLE was last recorded at 42,423 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,413 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
1,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,423 miles
  • 2025 – 42,413 miles
  • 2024 – 42,256 miles
  • 2023 – 42,014 miles
  • 2022 – 42,013 miles
  • 2021 – 41,655 miles
  • 2020 – 41,076 miles
  • 2019 – 40,264 miles
  • 2018 – 38,514 miles
  • 2017 – 36,801 miles
  • 2016 – 35,145 miles
  • 2015 – 33,443 miles
  • 2014 – 31,441 miles
  • 2013 – 27,411 miles
  • 2012 – 26,517 miles
  • 2011 – 26,209 miles
  • 2010 – 25,226 miles
  • 2009 – 24,163 miles
  • 2008 – 23,624 miles
  • 2007 – 22,039 miles
  • 2006 – 19,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,423 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By axle case (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,423 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    42,423 miles
    Test number
    937181366330
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By axle case (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail42,423 miles (+10)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,423 miles
    Test number
    193984493000
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By axle case (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass42,413 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    42,413 miles
    Test number
    690410728816
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By Axle case (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail42,408 miles (+152)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,408 miles
    Test number
    252680096130
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 30cms of shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By Axle case (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass42,256 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    42,256 miles
    Test number
    465379192963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail42,248 miles (+234)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,248 miles
    Test number
    285626622920
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass42,014 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    42,014 miles
    Test number
    426004119214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail42,013 miles (+358)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,013 miles
    Test number
    139282398212
    • MajorNearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch as marked (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated rusty on metal pipe sections as marked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated rusty on metal pipe sections as marked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryGeneral body / underside corrosion

  9. Pass41,655 miles (+579)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    41,655 miles
    Test number
    690939303561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp aim poor
    • AdvisoryRust around vehicle

  10. Pass41,076 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    41,076 miles
    Test number
    346620894118
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail41,073 miles (+809)1 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,073 miles
    Test number
    636912900691
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass40,264 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    40,264 miles
    Test number
    359728382928
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail40,264 miles (+1,750)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,264 miles
    Test number
    446909720735
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass38,514 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    38,514 miles
    Test number
    175400362776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail38,511 miles (+1,710)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,511 miles
    Test number
    170133208281
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

  16. Pass36,801 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    36,801 miles
    Test number
    805486206388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.2.6)

  17. Fail36,798 miles (+1,653)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,798 miles
    Test number
    159392917956
    • FailureElectrical wiring insecure on top of battery (1.9.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.2.6)

  18. Pass35,145 miles (+1,702)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    35,145 miles
    Test number
    725602442783
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOSF outer sill corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Rear (3.7.B.3)

  19. Pass33,443 miles (+2,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    33,443 miles
    Test number
    963029006630
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass31,441 miles (+4,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    31,441 miles
    Test number
    405071634372
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  21. Pass27,411 miles (+894)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    27,411 miles
    Test number
    458016723451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,517 miles (+308)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    26,517 miles
    Test number
    815670312320
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass26,209 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    26,209 miles
    Test number
    845082221372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Fail26,209 miles (+983)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,209 miles
    Test number
    298544811372
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Pass25,226 miles (+1,063)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    25,226 miles
    Test number
    931622210343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail24,163 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,163 miles
    Test number
    114930429164
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass24,163 miles (+539)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    24,163 miles
    Test number
    333030629193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,624 miles (+1,585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    23,624 miles
    Test number
    284950038104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  29. Pass22,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    22,039 miles
    Test number
    722752827109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail22,037 miles (+2,432)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,037 miles
    Test number
    562312327199
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass19,605 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    19,605 miles
    Test number
    411325766052
    • NoteHandbrake slight travel

Questions about T165 LLE

Does T165 LLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T165 LLE is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T165 LLE?
The MOT on T165 LLE is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T165 LLE done?
T165 LLE was recorded at 42,423 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 1,141 miles a year.
Has T165 LLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T165 LLE has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T165 LLE 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 T165 LLE find?
T165 LLE passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside indicator tell-tale inoperative; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by axle case; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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