
Ford Transit
Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,402 cc
N5 RFTMOT history
N5 RFT is a silver diesel Ford Transit first used on 29 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 147,585 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 147,585 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,358 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- N5 RFT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,402 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 29 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
N5 RFT was last recorded at 147,585 miles on 15 Jun 2024, 976 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Apr 2019: 17,969 miles, lower than 139,162 miles on 29 Sept 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 146,609 miles · 3 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 976 miles
- Average per year
- 5,358 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 147,585 miles
- 2023 – 146,609 miles
- 2022 – 145,437 miles
- 2021 – 143,411 miles
- 2019 – 17,969 miles
- 2016 – 139,162 miles
- 2015 – 123,735 miles
- 2014 – 105,905 miles
- 2013 – 98,123 miles
- 2012 – 94,168 miles
- 2011 – 88,782 miles
- 2010 – 80,372 miles
- 2009 – 69,228 miles
- 2008 – 59,464 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013
Full MOT history
22 tests since 4 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,585 miles (+976)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 147,585 miles
- Test number
- 397315749341
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass146,609 miles (+1,172)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 146,609 miles
- Test number
- 669215130140
- AdvisoryRear tyers cracking badly front lower arm bushes poor o/s/r chassie corroded
Pass145,437 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 145,437 miles
- Test number
- 987718457406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,430 miles (+2,019)1 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,430 miles
- Test number
- 705688176190
- DangerousOffside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass143,411 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 143,411 miles
- Test number
- 913197600543
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,528 km
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 141,528 km
- Test number
- 727091481272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,969 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 17,969 miles
- Test number
- 592327104252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,969 miles (-121,193)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,969 miles
- Test number
- 610432319577
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass139,162 miles (+312)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 139,162 miles
- Test number
- 597961180556
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,850 miles (+15,115)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,850 miles
- Test number
- 368696602686
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)
Pass123,735 miles (+5)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 123,735 miles
- Test number
- 288798985468
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
Fail123,730 miles (+17,825)3 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,730 miles
- Test number
- 286915875117
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
Fail105,905 miles2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,905 miles
- Test number
- 266143814087
- Repaired at testNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass105,905 miles (+7,782)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 105,905 miles
- Test number
- 877393114041
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass98,123 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 98,123 miles
- Test number
- 805221033062
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
Fail98,123 miles (+3,955)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,123 miles
- Test number
- 759751533034
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass94,168 miles (+5,386)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 94,168 miles
- Test number
- 127722332410
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass88,782 miles (+8,410)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 88,782 miles
- Test number
- 576587701066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,372 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 80,372 miles
- Test number
- 403202310098
- DangerousOil leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail80,372 miles (+11,144)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,372 miles
- Test number
- 420522310014
- DangerousOil leak
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass69,228 miles (+9,764)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 69,228 miles
- Test number
- 992195219023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,464 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 59,464 miles
- Test number
- 232244908035
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about N5 RFT
- Does N5 RFT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on N5 RFT expired on 8 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on N5 RFT?
- The MOT on N5 RFT expired on 8 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has N5 RFT done?
- N5 RFT was recorded at 147,585 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2024, an average of 5,358 miles a year.
- Has N5 RFT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. N5 RFT has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on N5 RFT ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on N5 RFT find?
- N5 RFT passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 1 more.
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