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Ford Transit

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,397 cc

459 UPEMOT history

459 UPE is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 26 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 116,935 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

459 UPE blue Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
116,935 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
459 UPE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

459 UPE was last recorded at 116,935 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 4,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,714 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,221 miles
Average per year
8,721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,935 miles
  • 2025 – 112,714 miles
  • 2024 – 111,255 miles
  • 2023 – 96,478 miles
  • 2022 – 82,558 miles
  • 2021 – 71,794 miles
  • 2020 – 62,477 miles
  • 2019 – 52,993 miles
  • 2018 – 43,145 miles
  • 2017 – 38,525 miles
  • 2016 – 31,739 miles
  • 2015 – 24,082 miles
  • 2014 – 17,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,935 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,935 miles (+4,221)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    116,935 miles
    Test number
    837049012251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass112,714 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    112,714 miles
    Test number
    901108991444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail112,706 miles (+1,451)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,706 miles
    Test number
    844459165493
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass111,255 miles (+14,777)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    111,255 miles
    Test number
    432198389216
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass96,478 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    96,478 miles
    Test number
    507442897671
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Fail96,470 miles (+13,912)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,470 miles
    Test number
    833496857357
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass82,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    82,558 miles
    Test number
    539801618638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail82,558 miles (+10,764)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,558 miles
    Test number
    700693228838
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass71,794 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    71,794 miles
    Test number
    473987041278
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail71,792 miles (+9,315)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,792 miles
    Test number
    812762466967
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill at rear of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member at anti roll mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass62,477 miles (+9,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    62,477 miles
    Test number
    506457749636
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass52,993 miles (+9,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    52,993 miles
    Test number
    566491348864
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass43,145 miles (+4,620)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    43,145 miles
    Test number
    786639148657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass38,525 miles (+6,786)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    38,525 miles
    Test number
    531712581812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,739 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    31,739 miles
    Test number
    127037807689
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail31,739 miles (+7,657)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,739 miles
    Test number
    350172362454
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint nearside and offside droplinks (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned nearside and offside (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass24,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    24,082 miles
    Test number
    491164031999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail24,082 miles (+6,160)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,082 miles
    Test number
    864828781336
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm sidewall badly worn (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront front discs staring to corrode n/s and o/s

  19. Pass17,922 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    17,922 miles
    Test number
    538699344214
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail17,922 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,922 miles
    Test number
    288638344264
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about 459 UPE

What vehicle is registration 459 UPE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 459 UPE on a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 26 Sept 2011. 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 459 UPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 459 UPE is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 459 UPE?
The MOT on 459 UPE is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 459 UPE done?
459 UPE was recorded at 116,935 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 8,721 miles a year.
Has 459 UPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 459 UPE has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on 459 UPE 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 459 UPE find?
459 UPE passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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