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Ford Transit

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,198 cc

G8 DMUMOT history

G8 DMU is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 28 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2025 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 93,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2025.

G8 DMU blue Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2025
Mileage
93,143 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,788 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G8 DMU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

G8 DMU was last recorded at 93,143 miles on 17 Jul 2025, 442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,701 miles · 8 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
442 miles
Average per year
4,788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,143 miles
  • 2024 – 92,701 miles
  • 2023 – 91,511 miles
  • 2022 – 90,409 miles
  • 2021 – 88,185 miles
  • 2020 – 84,399 miles
  • 2019 – 80,450 miles
  • 2018 – 76,147 miles
  • 2017 – 72,443 miles
  • 2016 – 66,585 miles
  • 2015 – 62,865 miles
  • 2014 – 61,115 miles
  • 2013 – 58,447 miles
  • 2012 – 51,427 miles
  • 2011 – 41,907 miles
  • 2010 – 23,937 miles
  • 2009 – 18,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail93,143 miles
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Engine mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail93,143 miles (+442)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,143 miles
    Test number
    165391120365
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Engine mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass92,701 miles (+1,190)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    92,701 miles
    Test number
    718663821961
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member and chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Engine mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member and chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  3. Pass91,511 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    91,511 miles
    Test number
    813988249284
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member and chassis rails (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  4. Fail91,511 miles (+1,102)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,511 miles
    Test number
    630124993089
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member and chassis rails (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  5. Pass90,409 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    90,409 miles
    Test number
    707889223044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail90,383 miles (+2,198)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,383 miles
    Test number
    362891591620
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass88,185 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,185 miles
    Test number
    494879998308
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail88,182 miles (+3,783)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,182 miles
    Test number
    527381519694
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass84,399 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    84,399 miles
    Test number
    814204953064
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting on under side of vehicle

  10. Fail84,399 miles (+3,949)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,399 miles
    Test number
    552361250911
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting on under side of vehicle

  11. Pass80,450 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,450 miles
    Test number
    142607958178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,448 miles (+4,301)1 dangerous6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,448 miles
    Test number
    462943865096
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Braking surface breaking up, severe corosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel hose leaking Filler breather hose leaking at tank end .Split at filler end (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass76,147 miles (+3,704)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    76,147 miles
    Test number
    749670764215
    • 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass72,443 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    72,443 miles
    Test number
    448822534839
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail72,440 miles (+5,855)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,440 miles
    Test number
    804063338236
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement brake caliper (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed Brake wear warning wiring (1.9.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass66,585 miles (+3,720)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    66,585 miles
    Test number
    941497259563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    62,865 miles
    Test number
    495599771161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,865 miles (+1,750)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,865 miles
    Test number
    568230136518
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash

  19. Pass61,115 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    61,115 miles
    Test number
    318028654230
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil residue on engine
    • NoteSlight smear from wipers
    • NoteWear to front brakes
    • NoteWear to rear brakes

  20. Fail61,115 miles (+2,668)1 failure1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,115 miles
    Test number
    967538654263
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil residue on engine
    • NoteSlight smear from wipers
    • NoteWear to front brakes
    • NoteWear to rear brakes

  21. Pass58,447 miles (+7,020)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    58,447 miles
    Test number
    296361263264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,427 miles (+9,520)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,427 miles
    Test number
    817025932331
    • NoteSee seperate advisory sheet

  23. Pass41,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    41,907 miles
    Test number
    486637021391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail41,907 miles (+17,970)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,907 miles
    Test number
    516227921328
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass23,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    23,937 miles
    Test number
    363343430393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail23,937 miles (+5,675)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,937 miles
    Test number
    794603930308
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass18,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    18,262 miles
    Test number
    621540639307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about G8 DMU

Does G8 DMU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on G8 DMU expired on 7 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on G8 DMU?
The MOT on G8 DMU expired on 7 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has G8 DMU done?
G8 DMU was recorded at 93,143 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2025, an average of 4,788 miles a year.
Has G8 DMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G8 DMU has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on G8 DMU 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 G8 DMU find?
G8 DMU failed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2025 with 2 major defects and 6 advisories: offside rear brake disc significantly and obviously worn; offside rear service brake excessively fluctuating; nearside rear vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting, and 5 more.

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