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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.

FSO 297 red Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass118,100 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass57,878 miles (+7,756)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    57,878 miles
    Test number
    355108255622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. Pass36,200 miles (+7,746)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    36,200 miles
    Test number
    520579348315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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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