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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc

J4 ELFMOT history

J4 ELF is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 13 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 110,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

J4 ELF white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
110,105 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J4 ELF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
13 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J4 ELF was last recorded at 110,105 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,091 miles · 17 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
10,570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,105 miles
  • 2024 – 101,313 miles
  • 2023 – 90,640 miles
  • 2022 – 80,408 miles
  • 2021 – 69,491 miles
  • 2020 – 57,183 miles
  • 2019 – 44,716 miles
  • 2018 – 32,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,105 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 31 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,105 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    110,105 miles
    Test number
    884560291867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail110,091 miles (+8,778)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,091 miles
    Test number
    221821842383
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass101,313 miles (+311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    101,313 miles
    Test number
    478650530086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail101,002 miles (+10,362)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,002 miles
    Test number
    256427396787
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass90,640 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    90,640 miles
    Test number
    181298390647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail90,487 miles (+10,079)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,487 miles
    Test number
    384973069159
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass80,408 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    80,408 miles
    Test number
    937260573208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail80,407 miles (+10,916)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,407 miles
    Test number
    120506172192
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass69,491 miles (+12,308)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,491 miles
    Test number
    366050135461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,183 miles (+12,467)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,183 miles
    Test number
    425723361988
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass44,716 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    44,716 miles
    Test number
    427245524043
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail44,716 miles (+12,051)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,716 miles
    Test number
    154539219766
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass32,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    32,665 miles
    Test number
    726155178668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J4 ELF

Does J4 ELF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J4 ELF is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on J4 ELF?
The MOT on J4 ELF is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J4 ELF done?
J4 ELF was recorded at 110,105 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 10,570 miles a year.
Has J4 ELF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J4 ELF has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on J4 ELF 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 J4 ELF find?
J4 ELF passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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