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Ford Transit

Red · Diesel · 1994 · 2,496 cc

M533 REFMOT history

M533 REF is a red diesel Ford Transit first used on 23 Nov 1994. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 322,825 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
322,825 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M533 REF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
23 Nov 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M533 REF was last recorded at 322,825 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 8,534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
314,291 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,534 miles
Average per year
9,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 322,825 miles
  • 2025 – 314,291 miles
  • 2024 – 305,272 miles
  • 2023 – 297,104 miles
  • 2022 – 288,772 miles
  • 2021 – 278,181 miles
  • 2020 – 261,828 miles
  • 2019 – 250,494 miles
  • 2018 – 238,885 miles
  • 2017 – 232,437 miles
  • 2016 – 225,075 miles
  • 2015 – 215,896 miles
  • 2014 – 204,273 miles
  • 2013 – 199,106 miles
  • 2012 – 194,257 miles
  • 2011 – 182,611 miles
  • 2010 – 166,034 miles
  • 2009 – 148,025 miles
  • 2008 – 144,321 miles
  • 2007 – 138,950 miles
  • 2006 – 130,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass322,825 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner chassi (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassi (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass322,825 miles (+8,534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    322,825 miles
    Test number
    491457599315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner chassi (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassi (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass314,291 miles (+9,019)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    314,291 miles
    Test number
    289740949161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass305,272 miles (+8,168)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    305,272 miles
    Test number
    437815835138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass297,104 miles (+8,332)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    297,104 miles
    Test number
    584563486784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass288,772 miles (+10,591)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    288,772 miles
    Test number
    224533566059
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass278,181 miles (+16,353)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    278,181 miles
    Test number
    110493203038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass261,828 miles (+11,334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    261,828 miles
    Test number
    546498881001
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis just behind front spring mount near parking brake cable mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass250,494 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    250,494 miles
    Test number
    440395325423
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear marke light inop

  9. Fail250,494 miles (+11,609)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,494 miles
    Test number
    448292078305
    • DangerousSteering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings mounting bolts loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear marke light inop

  10. Pass238,885 miles (+6,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    238,885 miles
    Test number
    747847824812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring front mount chassis/crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass232,437 miles (+7,362)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    232,437 miles
    Test number
    517911279288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass225,075 miles (+9,179)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    225,075 miles
    Test number
    744635702226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass215,896 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    215,896 miles
    Test number
    780153497813
    • Advisory****** Contingency Test number F2529F2B******
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber top mount prescribed area slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake effort less than off side indicating adjustment or repair may be required
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber top mount prescribed area slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer tyre has a nail in the tread band

  14. Fail215,896 miles (+11,623)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,896 miles
    Test number
    494498721921
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve defective and function impaired Spring broken (3.6.E.3)
    • Advisory****** Contingency Test number F2529F2B******
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber top mount prescribed area slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake effort less than off side indicating adjustment or repair may be required
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber top mount prescribed area slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer tyre has a nail in the tread band

  15. Pass204,273 miles (+5,167)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    204,273 miles
    Test number
    218201644244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass199,106 miles (+4,849)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    199,106 miles
    Test number
    365831643285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass194,257 miles (+183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    194,257 miles
    Test number
    328971362263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail194,074 miles (+11,463)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,074 miles
    Test number
    279285752249
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass182,611 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    182,611 miles
    Test number
    586274671215
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail182,611 miles (+16,577)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,611 miles
    Test number
    338661371439
    • FailureLower Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass166,034 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    166,034 miles
    Test number
    700614890292
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail166,014 miles (+17,989)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,014 miles
    Test number
    391321990450
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass148,025 miles (+10)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    148,025 miles
    Test number
    563567709389
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteAll rear spring reye bushes worn but not resulting in excesive movement

  24. Fail148,015 miles (+3,694)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,015 miles
    Test number
    903400609377
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteAll rear spring reye bushes worn but not resulting in excesive movement

  25. Pass144,321 miles (+5,371)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    144,321 miles
    Test number
    283563118380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass138,950 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    138,950 miles
    Test number
    751848317196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail138,893 miles (+8,857)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,893 miles
    Test number
    980965217146
    • FailureFront passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside inner sill holed and corroded

  28. Pass130,036 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    130,036 miles
    Test number
    920425096001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail130,022 miles4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,022 miles
    Test number
    531601496096
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteNail in tyre
    • NoteNearside rear body mounting bolts loose x4

Questions about M533 REF

Does M533 REF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M533 REF is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on M533 REF?
The MOT on M533 REF is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M533 REF done?
M533 REF was recorded at 322,825 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 9,484 miles a year.
Has M533 REF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M533 REF has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on M533 REF 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 M533 REF find?
M533 REF passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner chassi; offside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassi.

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