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Ford Transit

Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 2,198 cc

M3 PLTMOT history

M3 PLT is a silver diesel Ford Transit first used on 8 Aug 2016. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 209,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

M3 PLT silver Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
209,450 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
7 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,315 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M3 PLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
8 Aug 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M3 PLT was last recorded at 209,450 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 5,790 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,660 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,790 miles
Average per year
13,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 209,450 miles
  • 2025 – 203,660 miles
  • 2024 – 200,977 miles
  • 2023 – 200,936 miles
  • 2022 – 186,929 miles
  • 2021 – 166,397 miles
  • 2020 – 144,853 miles
  • 2019 – 120,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,450 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 23 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,450 miles (+5,790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    209,450 miles
    Test number
    802485593075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  2. Pass203,660 miles (+2,683)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    203,660 miles
    Test number
    688503395216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass200,977 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    200,977 miles
    Test number
    994809887437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail200,960 miles (+24)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,960 miles
    Test number
    150112764342
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail200,936 miles (+227)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,936 miles
    Test number
    469752849675
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail200,709 miles (+13,780)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,709 miles
    Test number
    286880560823
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass186,929 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    186,929 miles
    Test number
    555691885910
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail186,896 miles (+20,499)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,896 miles
    Test number
    650868563863
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass166,397 miles (+21,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    166,397 miles
    Test number
    622580117071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass144,853 miles (+24,016)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    144,853 miles
    Test number
    527553146479
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass120,837 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    120,837 miles
    Test number
    165960996881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail120,831 miles2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,831 miles
    Test number
    187069213627
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Questions about M3 PLT

Does M3 PLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M3 PLT is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on M3 PLT?
The MOT on M3 PLT is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M3 PLT done?
M3 PLT was recorded at 209,450 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 13,315 miles a year.
Has M3 PLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M3 PLT has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on M3 PLT 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 M3 PLT find?
M3 PLT passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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