Ford Transit
Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,400 cc
DSK 438MOT history
DSK 438 is a silver diesel Ford Transit first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 178,714 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 178,714 mi
- At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,066 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- DSK 438
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,400 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
DSK 438 was last recorded at 178,714 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 1,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 Nov 2014: 161,176 miles, lower than 185,555 miles on 4 Nov 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 177,525 miles · 28 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,189 miles
- Average per year
- 4,066 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 178,714 miles
- 2024 – 177,525 miles
- 2023 – 176,387 miles
- 2022 – 174,582 miles
- 2021 – 173,445 miles
- 2020 – 172,061 miles
- 2019 – 170,440 miles
- 2018 – 169,075 miles
- 2017 – 167,636 miles
- 2016 – 164,805 miles
- 2015 – 163,447 miles
- 2014 – 161,261 miles
- 2013 – 185,555 miles
- 2012 – 157,442 miles
- 2011 – 151,560 miles
- 2010 – 144,224 miles
- 2009 – 138,494 miles
- 2008 – 127,090 miles
- 2007 – 115,744 miles
- 2006 – 98,511 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass178,714 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Full MOT history
24 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,714 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 178,714 miles
- Test number
- 370562454406
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail178,698 miles (+1,173)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,698 miles
- Test number
- 937948059961
- MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass177,525 miles (+1,138)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 177,525 miles
- Test number
- 268117056536
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Bed to chassis support corroded both sides wheel arch area
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass176,387 miles (+1,805)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 176,387 miles
- Test number
- 569614412095
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis top behind wheels (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass174,582 miles (+1,137)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 174,582 miles
- Test number
- 341751154643
- MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front under arch starting to corrode
- AdvisoryNearside Front under arch/chassis starting to corrode
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass173,445 miles (+1,384)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 173,445 miles
- Test number
- 648119757996
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass172,061 miles (+1,621)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 172,061 miles
- Test number
- 536276819032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,440 miles (+1,365)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 170,440 miles
- Test number
- 831688519289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass169,075 miles (+1,439)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 169,075 miles
- Test number
- 282907194905
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass167,636 miles (+2,831)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 167,636 miles
- Test number
- 487100862491
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front under arch inner wing starting to corrode
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front under arch inner wing corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside outer sill starting to corrode
Pass164,805 miles (+1,358)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 164,805 miles
- Test number
- 739313452524
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass163,447 miles (+2,186)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 163,447 miles
- Test number
- 863987715196
- AdvisoryO/s n/s front brake pipes slight corrosion
- AdvisoryO/s rear sidelight dull
- AdvisorySide marker lights inop
Pass161,261 miles (+85)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 161,261 miles
- Test number
- 715356234394
- NoteBrake pipe front to rear going up bulkhead slightly corroded
- NoteN/s front brake pipe slight corrossion
- NoteO/s front wishbone arm bush split and deteriorateing
Fail161,176 miles (-24,379)2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,176 miles
- Test number
- 858158224333
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBrake pipe front to rear going up bulkhead slightly corroded
- NoteN/s front brake pipe slight corrossion
- NoteO/s front wishbone arm bush split and deteriorateing
Pass185,555 miles (+28,113)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 185,555 miles
- Test number
- 968168403391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,442 miles (+5,882)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 157,442 miles
- Test number
- 159882432358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,560 miles (+7,336)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 151,560 miles
- Test number
- 435121221395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,224 miles (+5,730)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 144,224 miles
- Test number
- 771256420385
- NoteO/s front wheel bearing has slight roughness when spun
Fail138,494 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,494 miles
- Test number
- 264234339332
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass138,494 miles (+11,404)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 138,494 miles
- Test number
- 453894239377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,090 miles (+11,346)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 127,090 miles
- Test number
- 492463238434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,744 miles (+50)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 115,744 miles
- Test number
- 651031487201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,694 miles (+17,183)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,694 miles
- Test number
- 210448787128
- FailureNearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass98,511 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 98,511 miles
- Test number
- 570530266053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about DSK 438
- What vehicle is registration DSK 438 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show DSK 438 on a silver diesel Ford Transit first used on 1 Mar 2002. 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 DSK 438 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DSK 438 is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on DSK 438?
- The MOT on DSK 438 is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has DSK 438 done?
- DSK 438 was recorded at 178,714 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 4,066 miles a year.
- Has DSK 438 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. DSK 438 has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on DSK 438 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Nov 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on DSK 438 find?
- DSK 438 passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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