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Ford Transit

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,402 cc

X78 LKEMOT history

X78 LKE is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 29 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 174,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

X78 LKE blue Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
174,794 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X78 LKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X78 LKE was last recorded at 174,794 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 7,194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,600 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,194 miles
Average per year
5,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,794 miles
  • 2025 – 167,600 miles
  • 2023 – 141,011 miles
  • 2022 – 120,629 miles
  • 2019 – 119,755 miles
  • 2018 – 119,702 miles
  • 2017 – 118,731 miles
  • 2016 – 108,499 miles
  • 2015 – 99,416 miles
  • 2014 – 91,912 miles
  • 2013 – 88,223 miles
  • 2012 – 84,287 miles
  • 2011 – 80,024 miles
  • 2010 – 76,297 miles
  • 2009 – 72,475 miles
  • 2008 – 68,672 miles
  • 2007 – 64,466 miles
  • 2006 – 60,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,794 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,794 miles (+7,194)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    174,794 miles
    Test number
    627309087343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  2. Pass167,600 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    167,600 miles
    Test number
    354243967292
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail167,590 miles (+26,579)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,590 miles
    Test number
    491220677437
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass141,011 miles (+20,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    141,011 miles
    Test number
    918786162334
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass120,629 miles (+874)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    120,629 miles
    Test number
    139136462889
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion to outer step
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis/rear cross members
  6. Pass119,755 miles (+53)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,755 miles
    Test number
    416367380633
    • AdvisoryBrake and clutch pedal anti slip pads worn
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer outer skins corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Number plate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn low in centre band
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipes corroded
  7. Fail119,702 miles (+971)8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,702 miles
    Test number
    350935018192
    • MajorDriver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal worn
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal worn
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner & outer wing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass118,731 miles (+2,169)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    118,731 miles
    Test number
    104951496597
    • AdvisoryObligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
  9. Fail116,562 miles (+72)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,562 miles
    Test number
    531155478265
    • FailureFront registration plate obscured been painted (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Rear position lamp(s) does not face the rear light board frame rusty and insure (1.1.A.3a)
  10. Fail116,490 miles (+7,991)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,490 miles
    Test number
    156639909761
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)
  11. Pass108,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    108,499 miles
    Test number
    548576025073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail108,499 miles (+9,083)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,499 miles
    Test number
    850289243807
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
  13. Pass99,416 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    99,416 miles
    Test number
    946827833837
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Fail99,416 miles (+7,504)1 dangerous9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,416 miles
    Test number
    352563383747
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded innerwing brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded innerwing brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass91,912 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    91,912 miles
    Test number
    849783234220
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has cut on inner sidewall
  16. Fail91,905 miles (+3,682)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,905 miles
    Test number
    655444024268
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has cut on inner sidewall
  17. Pass88,223 miles (+3,936)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    88,223 miles
    Test number
    595201453095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,287 miles (+4,263)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    84,287 miles
    Test number
    296741852002
    • NoteCoolant leak
  19. Pass80,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    80,024 miles
    Test number
    115408941023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,024 miles (+3,727)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,024 miles
    Test number
    669555741022
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass76,297 miles (+3,822)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    76,297 miles
    Test number
    891648340070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    72,475 miles
    Test number
    111539349446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail72,475 miles (+3,803)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,475 miles
    Test number
    280248649018
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  24. Pass68,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    68,672 miles
    Test number
    741853558059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail68,665 miles (+4,199)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,665 miles
    Test number
    902313958082
    • DangerousOffside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has two cuts in inside sidewall not to cords
  26. Pass64,466 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    64,466 miles
    Test number
    902160257077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail64,349 miles (+4,204)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,349 miles
    Test number
    150533647084
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
  28. Pass60,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    60,145 miles
    Test number
    382899036062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X78 LKE

Does X78 LKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X78 LKE is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X78 LKE?
The MOT on X78 LKE is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X78 LKE done?
X78 LKE was recorded at 174,794 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 5,726 miles a year.
Has X78 LKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X78 LKE has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on X78 LKE 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 X78 LKE find?
X78 LKE passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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