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Ford Transit

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

273 KUPMOT history

273 KUP is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 5 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 54,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

273 KUP blue Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
54,971 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
273 KUP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

273 KUP was last recorded at 54,971 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 4,781 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,190 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,781 miles
Average per year
3,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,971 miles
  • 2024 – 50,190 miles
  • 2023 – 47,823 miles
  • 2022 – 46,539 miles
  • 2021 – 44,991 miles
  • 2020 – 43,137 miles
  • 2019 – 38,465 miles
  • 2018 – 34,495 miles
  • 2017 – 28,573 miles
  • 2016 – 24,764 miles
  • 2015 – 17,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,971 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,971 miles (+4,781)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    54,971 miles
    Test number
    995912655588
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass50,190 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    50,190 miles
    Test number
    840561482275
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail50,190 miles (+2,367)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,190 miles
    Test number
    482401336375
    • Repaired at testReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass47,823 miles (+1,284)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    47,823 miles
    Test number
    917442042090
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass46,539 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    46,539 miles
    Test number
    171382486231
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail46,536 miles (+1,545)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,536 miles
    Test number
    490227354653
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass44,991 miles (+1,854)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    44,991 miles
    Test number
    356998940753
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass43,137 miles (+4,672)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    43,137 miles
    Test number
    824068202905
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass38,465 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,465 miles
    Test number
    280226290708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail38,464 miles (+3,969)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,464 miles
    Test number
    139141958487
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass34,495 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    34,495 miles
    Test number
    587063625004
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail34,495 miles (+5,922)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,495 miles
    Test number
    506885128412
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass28,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    28,573 miles
    Test number
    839913302783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail28,573 miles (+3,809)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,573 miles
    Test number
    672577437705
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass24,764 miles (+6,835)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    24,764 miles
    Test number
    189850529005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    17,929 miles
    Test number
    438365025152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 273 KUP

What vehicle is registration 273 KUP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 273 KUP on a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 5 May 2012. 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 273 KUP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 273 KUP is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 273 KUP?
The MOT on 273 KUP is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 273 KUP done?
273 KUP was recorded at 54,971 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 3,496 miles a year.
Has 273 KUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 273 KUP has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on 273 KUP 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 273 KUP find?
273 KUP passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear corroded; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded, and 4 more.

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