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Ford Transit

Beige · Diesel · 1994 · 2,496 cc

M506 BTUMOT history

M506 BTU is a beige diesel Ford Transit first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 16,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
16,726 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
M506 BTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M506 BTU was last recorded at 16,726 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Oct 2012: 1,747 miles, lower than 99,612 miles on 1 Dec 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
16,190 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
536 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 16,726 miles
  • 2025 – 16,190 miles
  • 2024 – 14,822 miles
  • 2023 – 13,562 miles
  • 2022 – 11,414 miles
  • 2021 – 4,592 miles
  • 2020 – 4,098 miles
  • 2017 – 4,086 miles
  • 2014 – 3,896 miles
  • 2012 – 1,774 miles
  • 2011 – 99,612 miles
  • 2010 – 96,749 miles
  • 2007 – 90,359 miles
  • 2006 – 90,253 miles
  • 2005 – 89,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass16,726 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass16,726 miles (+536)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    16,726 miles
    Test number
    105334467618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass16,190 miles (+1,368)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    16,190 miles
    Test number
    383725355113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass14,822 miles (+1,260)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    14,822 miles
    Test number
    771648781784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass13,562 miles (+2,148)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    13,562 miles
    Test number
    139686214264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass11,414 miles (+6,822)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    11,414 miles
    Test number
    949823964150
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass4,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    4,592 miles
    Test number
    564180287845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail4,592 miles (+494)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,592 miles
    Test number
    155890081753
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both front anchor mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass4,098 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    4,098 miles
    Test number
    711574734300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass4,086 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    4,086 miles
    Test number
    667742619859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail4,083 miles (+2)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,083 miles
    Test number
    340204129049
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

  11. Fail4,081 miles (+185)12 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,081 miles
    Test number
    605869907392
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/inner sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass3,896 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    3,896 miles
    Test number
    228854544321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Fail3,896 miles (+165)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,896 miles
    Test number
    218261634359
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBulkhead severley corroded but not within prescribed area/component mounting
    • NoteNearside front inner wheel arch corroded but not with prescribed area

  14. Pass3,731 miles (+11)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    3,731 miles
    Test number
    765995314102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront plate minor damage but not likely to misread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre minor cracks in sidewall

  15. Fail3,720 miles (+1,946)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,720 miles
    Test number
    505780104127
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront plate minor damage but not likely to misread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre minor cracks in sidewall

  16. Pass1,774 miles (+27)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    1,774 miles
    Test number
    137792312308
    • NoteN/s/f inner wing area slightly corroded
    • NoteO/s/f chassis leg slightly corroded

  17. Fail1,747 miles (-97,865)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,747 miles
    Test number
    559801602327
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteN/s/f inner wing area slightly corroded
    • NoteO/s/f chassis leg slightly corroded

  18. Pass99,612 miles (+26)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    99,612 miles
    Test number
    377525531369
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside sill
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteFront scuttle corroded above nearside battery
    • NoteLamination on windscreen parting
    • NoteNearside front inner sill corroded and holed,but not within 300mm of major components
    • NoteNearside front inner wing corroded
    • NoteOffside front inner sill corroded and holed,but not within 300mm of any major components
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail99,586 miles (+679)4 failures8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,586 miles
    Test number
    485124731304
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside sill
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteFront scuttle corroded above nearside battery
    • NoteLamination on windscreen parting
    • NoteNearside front inner sill corroded and holed,but not within 300mm of major components
    • NoteNearside front inner wing corroded
    • NoteOffside front inner sill corroded and holed,but not within 300mm of any major components
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass98,907 miles (+13)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    98,907 miles
    Test number
    428870811180
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll tyre sidewalls cracking

  21. Fail98,894 miles (+2,145)5 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,894 miles
    Test number
    279193401110
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll tyre sidewalls cracking

  22. Pass96,749 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    96,749 miles
    Test number
    683417410134
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
    • NoteOs sill and foot well,sill back holed

  23. Fail96,749 miles (+6,390)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,749 miles
    Test number
    580033710197
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
    • NoteOs sill and foot well,sill back holed

  24. Pass90,359 miles (+106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    90,359 miles
    Test number
    882125727277
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass90,253 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    90,253 miles
    Test number
    483422736377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass89,522 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    89,522 miles
    Test number
    761813835398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteDiesel leak off pipes leaking

Questions about M506 BTU

Does M506 BTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M506 BTU is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on M506 BTU?
The MOT on M506 BTU is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M506 BTU done?
M506 BTU was recorded at 16,726 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026.
Has M506 BTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M506 BTU has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on M506 BTU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M506 BTU find?
M506 BTU passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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