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Ford Transit

White · Petrol · 1992 · 1,993 cc

J478 JCKMOT history

J478 JCK is a white petrol Ford Transit first used on 7 Feb 1992. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 43,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
43,849 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J478 JCK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,993 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
7 Feb 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J478 JCK was last recorded at 43,849 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 73 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,776 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
73 miles
Average per year
243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,849 miles
  • 2025 – 43,776 miles
  • 2024 – 43,445 miles
  • 2023 – 42,994 miles
  • 2022 – 42,666 miles
  • 2021 – 42,299 miles
  • 2020 – 41,968 miles
  • 2019 – 41,963 miles
  • 2018 – 41,935 miles
  • 2017 – 41,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,849 miles

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Suspension components general corrosion

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,849 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    43,849 miles
    Test number
    942991937098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass43,776 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    43,776 miles
    Test number
    113061256111
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Fail43,776 miles (+331)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,776 miles
    Test number
    550896625417
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass43,445 miles (+451)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    43,445 miles
    Test number
    856828576715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass42,994 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    42,994 miles
    Test number
    918200782874
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake cable retaining spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. Fail42,994 miles (+328)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,994 miles
    Test number
    183993746642
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake cable retaining spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  7. Pass42,666 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    42,666 miles
    Test number
    134850974414
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension components general corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both ferrules corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
  8. Fail42,663 miles (+364)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,663 miles
    Test number
    298130723625
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension components general corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both ferrules corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
  9. Pass42,299 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    42,299 miles
    Test number
    241441456205
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension components general corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake cable ferrule corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Handbrake cable ferrule corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  10. Fail42,299 miles (+331)2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,299 miles
    Test number
    289790980415
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension components general corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake cable ferrule corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Handbrake cable ferrule corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  11. Pass41,968 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    41,968 miles
    Test number
    812558351916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass41,963 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    41,963 miles
    Test number
    407763333109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light/s inoperative
  13. Fail41,963 miles (+28)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,963 miles
    Test number
    539681881953
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light/s inoperative
  14. Pass41,935 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    41,935 miles
    Test number
    237194907248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,700 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    41,700 miles
    Test number
    472253185029
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryAl tyres cracking and perishing
  16. Fail41,699 miles4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,699 miles
    Test number
    325889797370
    • FailureBrake performance not tested due to leak (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded between compensator and flexi, major leak (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear, slight leak (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryAl tyres cracking and perishing

Questions about J478 JCK

Does J478 JCK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J478 JCK is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on J478 JCK?
The MOT on J478 JCK is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J478 JCK done?
J478 JCK was recorded at 43,849 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 243 miles a year.
Has J478 JCK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J478 JCK has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on J478 JCK 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 J478 JCK find?
J478 JCK passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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