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Ford Transit

Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,496 cc

M230 ASMMOT history

M230 ASM is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 1 Nov 1994. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2023 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 162,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2023
Mileage
162,952 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2022
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M230 ASM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Nov 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2023
Latest MOT test
27 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

M230 ASM was last recorded at 162,952 miles on 27 May 2022, 227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,725 miles · 19 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
227 miles
Average per year
1,379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 162,952 miles
  • 2021 – 162,725 miles
  • 2020 – 162,653 miles
  • 2018 – 162,500 miles
  • 2017 – 162,360 miles
  • 2016 – 162,233 miles
  • 2015 – 161,193 miles
  • 2014 – 160,162 miles
  • 2013 – 157,749 miles
  • 2012 – 154,490 miles
  • 2011 – 151,520 miles
  • 2010 – 146,045 miles
  • 2007 – 142,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,952 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,952 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    162,952 miles
    Test number
    118490040326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    162,725 miles
    Test number
    695480089346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail162,725 miles (+72)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,725 miles
    Test number
    798723962177
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass162,653 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    162,653 miles
    Test number
    965913228926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass162,500 miles (+140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    162,500 miles
    Test number
    345626697060
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  6. Pass162,360 miles (+127)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    162,360 miles
    Test number
    660857279718
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  7. Pass162,233 miles (+1,040)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    162,233 miles
    Test number
    514005614385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass161,193 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    161,193 miles
    Test number
    459478745102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass160,162 miles (+2,413)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    160,162 miles
    Test number
    779523184037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass157,749 miles (+3,259)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    157,749 miles
    Test number
    315765203150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteComplete underside of vehicle covered in wet underseal

  11. Pass154,490 miles (+2,970)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    154,490 miles
    Test number
    276072602477
    • NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
    • NoteSlight corrosion on front crossmember

  12. Pass151,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    151,520 miles
    Test number
    115232281494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail151,520 miles (+5,475)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,520 miles
    Test number
    275520171026
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  14. Fail146,045 miles4 repaired3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,045 miles
    Test number
    634663510116
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteElectrical wiring damaged/contaminated
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteAdvise thorough inspection of front pads they look low
    • NoteSlight low reading from n/s/r foot brake would advise further inspection of rear brake linings
    • NoteVehicle body slight corrosion
    • NoteVehicle structure has large amounts of underseal on structure but appears to be solid

  15. Pass146,045 miles (+3,881)3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    146,045 miles
    Test number
    914673610179
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteElectrical wiring damaged/contaminated
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteAdvise thorough inspection of front pads they look low
    • NoteSlight low reading from n/s/r foot brake would advise further inspection of rear brake linings
    • NoteVehicle body slight corrosion
    • NoteVehicle structure has large amounts of underseal on structure but appears to be solid

  16. Pass142,164 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    142,164 miles
    Test number
    474463427142
    • NoteGenral under side getting corroded
    • NoteStill some corrosion on rear but ok for now

  17. Fail142,164 miles2 dangerous21 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,164 miles
    Test number
    502520527187
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteSlight marks front windscreen

Questions about M230 ASM

Does M230 ASM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M230 ASM expired on 26 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M230 ASM?
The MOT on M230 ASM expired on 26 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M230 ASM done?
M230 ASM was recorded at 162,952 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2022, an average of 1,379 miles a year.
Has M230 ASM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M230 ASM has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on M230 ASM 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 M230 ASM find?
M230 ASM passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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