Ford Transit
Red · Diesel · 2009 · 2,402 cc
1972 MAMOT history
1972 MA is a red diesel Ford Transit first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 215,779 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 215,779 mi
- At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 14 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,292 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 1972 MA
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,402 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 30 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
1972 MA was last recorded at 215,779 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 215,778 miles · 20 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 8,292 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 215,779 miles
- 2024 – 208,651 miles
- 2023 – 202,086 miles
- 2022 – 196,795 miles
- 2021 – 189,796 miles
- 2020 – 181,367 miles
- 2019 – 174,300 miles
- 2018 – 165,384 miles
- 2017 – 143,086 miles
- 2016 – 138,267 miles
- 2015 – 133,603 miles
- 2014 – 131,378 miles
- 2012 – 106,237 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass215,779 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body chassis
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
22 tests since 5 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass215,779 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 215,779 miles
- Test number
- 804701058858
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Fail215,778 miles (+7,127)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,778 miles
- Test number
- 211580548161
- DangerousNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Pass208,651 miles (+6,565)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 208,651 miles
- Test number
- 510830986822
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass202,086 miles (+5,291)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 202,086 miles
- Test number
- 387055355900
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass196,795 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 196,795 miles
- Test number
- 201200367203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail196,783 miles (+6,987)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,783 miles
- Test number
- 317679842191
- MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass189,796 miles (+8,429)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 189,796 miles
- Test number
- 705482659312
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass181,367 miles (+64)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 181,367 miles
- Test number
- 202923960595
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced loose (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail181,303 miles (+7,003)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,303 miles
- Test number
- 237041210512
- MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryLeaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced loose (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass174,300 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 174,300 miles
- Test number
- 687119344294
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail174,300 miles (+8,916)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,300 miles
- Test number
- 981378795139
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass165,384 miles (+9,730)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 165,384 miles
- Test number
- 731369433331
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass155,654 miles (+23)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 155,654 miles
- Test number
- 888549161172
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (3.5.1i)
Fail155,631 miles (+12,545)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,631 miles
- Test number
- 696185019502
- FailureNearside Body has a projection caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (3.5.1i)
Pass143,086 miles (+4,819)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 143,086 miles
- Test number
- 778374988883
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass138,267 miles (+4,664)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 138,267 miles
- Test number
- 212997898315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,603 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 133,603 miles
- Test number
- 169478405033
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail133,601 miles (+2,223)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,601 miles
- Test number
- 379908305053
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail131,378 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,378 miles
- Test number
- 436670214078
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testRear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass131,378 miles (+25,141)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 131,378 miles
- Test number
- 825860714023
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass106,237 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 106,237 miles
- Test number
- 215589042295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,237 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,237 miles
- Test number
- 785819442202
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Questions about 1972 MA
- What vehicle is registration 1972 MA currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 1972 MA on a red diesel Ford Transit first used on 30 Sept 2009. 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 1972 MA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1972 MA is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on 1972 MA?
- The MOT on 1972 MA is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 1972 MA done?
- 1972 MA was recorded at 215,779 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 8,292 miles a year.
- Has 1972 MA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 1972 MA has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on 1972 MA 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 1972 MA find?
- 1972 MA passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play; offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 2 more.
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