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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 1995 · 2,496 cc

M247 SPYMOT history

M247 SPY is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 9 Mar 1995. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2024 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 79,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2023.

M247 SPY white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Feb 2024
Mileage
79,301 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2023
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M247 SPY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
9 Mar 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

M247 SPY was last recorded at 79,301 miles on 11 Feb 2023, 118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,183 miles · 29 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
118 miles
Average per year
1,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 79,301 miles
  • 2021 – 79,183 miles
  • 2019 – 78,026 miles
  • 2018 – 70,804 miles
  • 2017 – 67,879 miles
  • 2016 – 66,590 miles
  • 2014 – 65,364 miles
  • 2012 – 63,110 miles
  • 2011 – 56,805 miles
  • 2010 – 54,844 miles
  • 2009 – 53,348 miles
  • 2008 – 51,691 miles
  • 2007 – 49,674 miles
  • 2006 – 47,667 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,301 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Play in prop shaft centre carrier bearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,301 miles (+118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    79,301 miles
    Test number
    363003809790
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass79,183 miles (+1,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    79,183 miles
    Test number
    249569492781
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass78,026 miles (+7,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    78,026 miles
    Test number
    939237333749
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass70,804 miles (+282)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,804 miles
    Test number
    621179932693
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar link bushes perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail70,522 miles (+2,643)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,522 miles
    Test number
    159880685763
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking

  6. Pass67,879 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    67,879 miles
    Test number
    846451434278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail67,876 miles (+1,286)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,876 miles
    Test number
    591525849055
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  8. Pass66,590 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    66,590 miles
    Test number
    887528064552
    • AdvisoryPlay in prop shaft centre carrier bearing

  9. Fail66,551 miles (+1,187)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,551 miles
    Test number
    852316997729
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear forward part (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner step (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in prop shaft centre carrier bearing

  10. Pass65,364 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,364 miles
    Test number
    479886764047
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear shocker bushes starting to crack/perish.
    • NoteBoth rear tyres sidewalls starting to crack/perish.
    • NoteFront brake discs starting to corrode.
    • NoteOil leak.

  11. Fail65,364 miles (+2,254)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,364 miles
    Test number
    215316464060
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear shocker bushes starting to crack/perish.
    • NoteBoth rear tyres sidewalls starting to crack/perish.
    • NoteFront brake discs starting to corrode.
    • NoteOil leak.

  12. Pass63,110 miles (+5)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    63,110 miles
    Test number
    395170432440
    • NoteBoth Rear leaf spring bushes starting to perish.
    • NoteBoth front anti-roll bar bushes badly perished.
    • NoteBoth rear shocker top and bottom bushes starting to perish.
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls.
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack n/s/f.

  13. Fail63,105 miles (+6,300)3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,105 miles
    Test number
    656119022246
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • NoteBoth Rear leaf spring bushes starting to perish.
    • NoteBoth front anti-roll bar bushes badly perished.
    • NoteBoth rear shocker top and bottom bushes starting to perish.
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls.
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack n/s/f.

  14. Pass56,805 miles (+1,961)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    56,805 miles
    Test number
    855468621229
    • NoteFront & Rear no plates deteriated.
    • NoteN/s track rod end rubber boot split.

  15. Pass54,844 miles (+1,496)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    54,844 miles
    Test number
    422987110233
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOffside & nearside front tyre side walls deteriorated

  16. Pass53,348 miles (+1,657)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    53,348 miles
    Test number
    721326429222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,691 miles (+2,017)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    51,691 miles
    Test number
    110646188164
    • NoteProp shaft centre carrier bearing rubbers deteriating.

  18. Pass49,674 miles (+2,007)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    49,674 miles
    Test number
    431742657186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,667 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    47,667 miles
    Test number
    661355726100
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked

Questions about M247 SPY

Does M247 SPY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M247 SPY expired on 10 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M247 SPY?
The MOT on M247 SPY expired on 10 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M247 SPY done?
M247 SPY was recorded at 79,301 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2023, an average of 1,886 miles a year.
Has M247 SPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M247 SPY has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on M247 SPY 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 M247 SPY find?
M247 SPY passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside drag link end ball joint has slight play.

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