
Ford Transit
Red · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc
FSO 297MOT history
FSO 297 is a red diesel Ford Transit first used on 1 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 118,100 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 118,100 mi
- At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,907 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- FSO 297
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 1 Sept 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
FSO 297 was last recorded at 118,100 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 118,100 miles · 2 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 9,907 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 118,100 miles
- 2025 – 109,946 miles
- 2024 – 97,418 miles
- 2023 – 84,557 miles
- 2022 – 71,557 miles
- 2021 – 57,878 miles
- 2020 – 50,122 miles
- 2019 – 44,420 miles
- 2018 – 36,200 miles
- 2017 – 28,454 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2026
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
14 tests since 28 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,100 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 118,100 miles
- Test number
- 998534007227
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail118,100 miles (+8,154)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,100 miles
- Test number
- 790011925998
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass109,946 miles (+12,528)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 109,946 miles
- Test number
- 146511637491
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass97,418 miles (+12,861)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 97,418 miles
- Test number
- 971231851416
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass84,557 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 84,557 miles
- Test number
- 747608388131
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail84,553 miles (+12,996)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,553 miles
- Test number
- 781443814622
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass71,557 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 71,557 miles
- Test number
- 292855243073
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail71,557 miles (+13,679)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,557 miles
- Test number
- 820452216680
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass57,878 miles (+7,756)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 57,878 miles
- Test number
- 355108255622
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,122 miles (+5,702)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 50,122 miles
- Test number
- 534039836519
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass44,420 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 44,420 miles
- Test number
- 566318783496
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail44,420 miles (+8,220)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,420 miles
- Test number
- 291729103848
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass36,200 miles (+7,746)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 36,200 miles
- Test number
- 520579348315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,454 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 28,454 miles
- Test number
- 730039573041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about FSO 297
- What vehicle is registration FSO 297 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show FSO 297 on a red diesel Ford Transit first used on 1 Sept 2014. 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 FSO 297 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FSO 297 is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on FSO 297?
- The MOT on FSO 297 is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has FSO 297 done?
- FSO 297 was recorded at 118,100 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 9,907 miles a year.
- Has FSO 297 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. FSO 297 has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on FSO 297 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 FSO 297 find?
- FSO 297 passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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