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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2016 · 2,198 cc

173 REFMOT history

173 REF is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 25 Feb 2016. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 103,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

173 REF white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
103,085 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
173 REF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
25 Feb 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

173 REF was last recorded at 103,085 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 2,502 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,583 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,502 miles
Average per year
8,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,085 miles
  • 2025 – 100,583 miles
  • 2024 – 94,768 miles
  • 2023 – 87,623 miles
  • 2022 – 71,847 miles
  • 2021 – 63,188 miles
  • 2020 – 52,260 miles
  • 2019 – 42,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,085 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

11 tests since 7 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,085 miles (+2,502)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    103,085 miles
    Test number
    467729124011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,583 miles (+5,815)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    100,583 miles
    Test number
    212456672638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,768 miles (+7,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    94,768 miles
    Test number
    310370556695
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass87,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    87,623 miles
    Test number
    410735536118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail87,623 miles (+15,776)4 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,623 miles
    Test number
    750740312128
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass71,847 miles (+8,659)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    71,847 miles
    Test number
    326474705855
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass63,188 miles (+10,928)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    63,188 miles
    Test number
    613745708678
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass52,260 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    52,260 miles
    Test number
    283766785666
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail52,237 miles (+9,840)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,237 miles
    Test number
    357762034517
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Chip in windscreen in zone A more than 10mm in diameter (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass42,397 miles (+3,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    42,397 miles
    Test number
    807319221836
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass38,404 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    38,404 miles
    Test number
    173565987625
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Questions about 173 REF

What vehicle is registration 173 REF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 173 REF on a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 25 Feb 2016. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 173 REF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 173 REF is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 173 REF?
The MOT on 173 REF is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 173 REF done?
173 REF was recorded at 103,085 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 8,682 miles a year.
Has 173 REF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 173 REF has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on 173 REF 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 173 REF find?
173 REF passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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