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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 1996 · 2,496 cc

A43 MKSMOT history

A43 MKS is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 1 Mar 1996. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 135,293 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2023.

A43 MKS white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Apr 2024
Mileage
135,293 km
At MOT on 15 Apr 2023
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,464 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A43 MKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Mar 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

A43 MKS was last recorded at 135,293 km on 15 Apr 2023, 1,884 km more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2017.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Nov 2018: 134,315 miles, lower than 134,345 miles on 1 Nov 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,409 km · 16 Nov 2017
Between the last two tests
1,884 km
Average per year
2,464 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 135,293 km
  • 2017 – 133,409 km
  • 2016 – 129,954 km
  • 2015 – 125,197 km
  • 2014 – 121,611 km
  • 2012 – 115,169 km
  • 2010 – 108,564 km
  • 2007 – 95,611 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,293 km

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,293 km
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    135,293 km
    Test number
    267106861674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass134,315 miles (-30)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    134,315 miles
    Test number
    155035321427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail134,345 miles2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,345 miles
    Test number
    262230117765
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass133,409 km (+3,455)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    133,409 km
    Test number
    788967942097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass129,954 km (+4,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    129,954 km
    Test number
    946351224433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  6. Pass125,197 km (+3,586)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    125,197 km
    Test number
    342977199689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,611 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    121,611 km
    Test number
    307792784456
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cut on inner wall no cords
  8. Pass118,145 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    118,145 miles
    Test number
    365671603391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail118,071 miles2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,071 miles
    Test number
    227581393202
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteDrop link bushis are spliting
    • NoteO/s/f wheel bearing has slight play
  10. Pass115,169 km (+97)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    115,169 km
    Test number
    469036202459
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail115,072 km (+2,714)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,072 km
    Test number
    978920802397
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass112,358 km
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    112,358 km
    Test number
    237127922001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass110,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    110,338 miles
    Test number
    148954501131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,564 km
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    108,564 km
    Test number
    893426700160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass105,356 miles (+3,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    105,356 miles
    Test number
    303492349155
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  16. Pass101,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    101,791 miles
    Test number
    602322028146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,611 km
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    95,611 km
    Test number
    851586867095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass90,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    90,683 miles
    Test number
    693386486069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail90,676 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,676 miles
    Test number
    464006386094
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about A43 MKS

Does A43 MKS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A43 MKS expired on 14 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A43 MKS?
The MOT on A43 MKS expired on 14 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A43 MKS done?
A43 MKS was recorded at 135,293 km at its MOT on 15 Apr 2023, an average of 2,464 km a year.
Has A43 MKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A43 MKS has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on A43 MKS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Nov 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on A43 MKS find?
A43 MKS passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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