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Ford Transit

White and Orange · Diesel · 2004 · 2,402 cc

M5 SKVMOT history

M5 SKV is a white and orange diesel Ford Transit first used on 1 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 214,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

M5 SKV white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
214,698 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 SKV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White and Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 SKV was last recorded at 214,698 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 7,689 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Nov 2014: 108,000 miles, lower than 144,333 miles on 9 Apr 2013.

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
207,009 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,689 miles
Average per year
6,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 214,698 miles
  • 2025 – 207,009 miles
  • 2024 – 201,357 miles
  • 2023 – 196,319 miles
  • 2022 – 189,221 miles
  • 2021 – 181,720 miles
  • 2020 – 176,773 miles
  • 2019 – 172,508 miles
  • 2017 – 164,748 miles
  • 2016 – 155,787 miles
  • 2015 – 149,451 miles
  • 2014 – 108,000 miles
  • 2013 – 144,333 miles
  • 2012 – 139,556 miles
  • 2011 – 134,685 miles
  • 2010 – 129,324 miles
  • 2009 – 109,602 miles
  • 2008 – 90,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,698 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis has surface corrosion
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Centre exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Slight play centre bearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,698 miles (+7,689)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    214,698 miles
    Test number
    546743890172
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis has surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass207,009 miles (+5,652)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    207,009 miles
    Test number
    495768628924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass201,357 miles (+5,038)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    201,357 miles
    Test number
    776429276224
    • AdvisoryFront Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass196,319 miles (+7,098)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    196,319 miles
    Test number
    951256530866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass189,221 miles (+7,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    189,221 miles
    Test number
    622405754157
    • AdvisoryInner & outer sills slight corrosion
  6. Pass181,720 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    181,720 miles
    Test number
    304728139492
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play centre bearing
  7. Fail181,720 miles (+4,947)9 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,720 miles
    Test number
    663559364575
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s&o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s&o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s&o/s chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp n/s&o/s (4.2.3 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play centre bearing
  8. Pass176,773 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    176,773 miles
    Test number
    932353282010
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear lenses cracked and slightly loose
  9. Fail176,773 miles (+4,265)1 repaired3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,773 miles
    Test number
    532197045451
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault o/s/f sensor intermittent (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear lenses cracked and slightly loose
  10. Pass172,508 miles (+7,760)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    172,508 miles
    Test number
    140587243891
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner bays (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCamper conversion
  11. Pass164,748 miles (+8,961)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    164,748 miles
    Test number
    869558207190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Pass155,787 miles (+6,336)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    155,787 miles
    Test number
    634674570109
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront disc's slight lip
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Step corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryArch corroded
  13. Pass149,451 miles (+41,451)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    149,451 miles
    Test number
    684387061885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front worn on outside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rack end play
  14. Pass108,000 miles (-36,333)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    108,000 miles
    Test number
    686723824394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass144,333 miles (+4,777)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    144,333 miles
    Test number
    747819093064
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass139,556 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    139,556 miles
    Test number
    685604292068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail139,430 miles (+4,745)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,430 miles
    Test number
    809008782008
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass134,685 miles (+5,361)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    134,685 miles
    Test number
    178866251475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass129,324 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    129,324 miles
    Test number
    641849640006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail129,316 miles (+19,714)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,316 miles
    Test number
    143007340099
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass109,602 miles (+246)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    109,602 miles
    Test number
    773212329095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail109,356 miles (+18,691)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,356 miles
    Test number
    144314919433
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  23. Pass90,665 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    90,665 miles
    Test number
    840086238041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about M5 SKV

Does M5 SKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 SKV is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 SKV?
The MOT on M5 SKV is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 SKV done?
M5 SKV was recorded at 214,698 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 6,839 miles a year.
Has M5 SKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 SKV has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on M5 SKV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Nov 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M5 SKV find?
M5 SKV passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes; nearside front chassis has surface corrosion, and 1 more.

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