Ford Transit
Grey · Diesel · 1995 · 2,496 cc
M288 SOGMOT history
M288 SOG is a grey diesel Ford Transit first used on 26 Jun 1995. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 16,164 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 May 2027
- Mileage
- 16,164 mi
- At MOT on 28 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M288 SOG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,496 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 26 Jun 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M288 SOG was last recorded at 16,164 miles on 28 May 2026, 1,161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Jul 2010: 4,595 miles, lower than 99,771 miles on 17 Jun 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 15,003 miles · 8 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,161 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 16,164 miles
- 2025 – 15,003 miles
- 2024 – 14,637 miles
- 2023 – 14,358 miles
- 2022 – 13,791 miles
- 2021 – 13,486 miles
- 2020 – 12,807 miles
- 2019 – 11,924 miles
- 2018 – 11,282 miles
- 2017 – 10,566 miles
- 2016 – 8,925 miles
- 2015 – 7,475 miles
- 2014 – 6,583 miles
- 2012 – 5,925 miles
- 2010 – 4,633 miles
- 2009 – 99,771 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass16,164 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBody corrosion
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 17 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass16,164 miles (+1,161)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2027
- Odometer
- 16,164 miles
- Test number
- 644108231030
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBody corrosion
Pass15,003 miles (+366)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2026
- Odometer
- 15,003 miles
- Test number
- 148652023494
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass14,637 miles (+279)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2025
- Odometer
- 14,637 miles
- Test number
- 942285022109
- MinorCentral Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorRear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass14,358 miles (+17)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2024
- Odometer
- 14,358 miles
- Test number
- 472748205935
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail14,341 miles (+550)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,341 miles
- Test number
- 498870011875
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass13,791 miles (+305)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2023
- Odometer
- 13,791 miles
- Test number
- 571062615755
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
Pass13,486 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 13,486 miles
- Test number
- 697862528652
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 arch corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail13,486 miles (+82)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,486 miles
- Test number
- 236667725660
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 arch corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail13,404 miles (+597)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,404 miles
- Test number
- 597680802463
- MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel well around the brace (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seal / arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel well around the brace (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded
- AdvisoryTipper bed corroded
Pass12,807 miles (+883)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 12,807 miles
- Test number
- 405855028120
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass11,924 miles (+642)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 11,924 miles
- Test number
- 542251469587
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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))
Pass11,282 miles (+716)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 11,282 miles
- Test number
- 957415240616
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,566 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 10,566 miles
- Test number
- 713093981816
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail10,566 miles (+1,641)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 10,566 miles
- Test number
- 904847616667
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass8,925 miles (+1,450)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 8,925 miles
- Test number
- 102175879329
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass7,475 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 7,475 miles
- Test number
- 118338275035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail7,475 miles (+892)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 7,475 miles
- Test number
- 175478975025
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass6,583 miles (+658)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 6,583 miles
- Test number
- 147878154447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,925 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 5,925 miles
- Test number
- 905926472004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail5,925 miles (+1,292)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 5,925 miles
- Test number
- 548075872013
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass4,633 miles (+38)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 4,633 miles
- Test number
- 450554040287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail4,595 miles (-95,176)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 4,595 miles
- Test number
- 454451400216
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass99,771 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 99,771 miles
- Test number
- 292968469450
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Questions about M288 SOG
- Does M288 SOG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M288 SOG is valid until 29 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M288 SOG?
- The MOT on M288 SOG is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M288 SOG done?
- M288 SOG was recorded at 16,164 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026.
- Has M288 SOG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M288 SOG has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on M288 SOG ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on M288 SOG find?
- M288 SOG passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 3 more.
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