2008 International School BUS 6.5L Diesel · LF57 FTJ
2008 International School BUS (6.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 147,484 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BUS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,484 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 6.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LF57 FTJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 147,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF57 FTJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 International School Bus (LF57 FTJ) between April 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
LF57 FTJ Mileage History
- 26/04/2024134,496 km
- 01/05/2025134,419 km-77 km
- 08/05/2025134,419 mi
- 02/06/2026147,484 mi+13,065 mi
Average of roughly 6,185 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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