
Ford Transit
Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,486 cc
P431 UTNMOT history
P431 UTN is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 1 Jan 1997. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 28 MOT tests, with 215,372 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 215,372 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 28
- 15 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 2,113 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P431 UTN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,486 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 1 Jan 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
P431 UTN was last recorded at 215,372 miles on 28 Jul 2023, 193,565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Aug 2022: 21,807 miles, lower than 214,841 miles on 2 Jul 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 21,807 miles · 10 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 193,565 miles
- Average per year
- 2,113 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 215,372 miles
- 2022 – 21,807 miles
- 2021 – 214,841 miles
- 2020 – 214,581 miles
- 2019 – 214,043 miles
- 2018 – 211,910 miles
- 2017 – 211,616 miles
- 2015 – 210,469 miles
- 2014 – 209,826 miles
- 2013 – 205,978 miles
- 2012 – 202,144 miles
- 2011 – 195,482 miles
- 2010 – 186,890 miles
- 2009 – 184,485 miles
- 2008 – 184,375 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Dangerous7 MOTs, 2008–2018
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2011
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2013
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2018
Rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Full MOT history
28 tests since 25 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass215,372 miles (+193,565)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 215,372 miles
- Test number
- 899159947685
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,807 miles (-193,034)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 21,807 miles
- Test number
- 810414035905
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass214,841 miles (+260)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 214,841 miles
- Test number
- 624346963135
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass214,581 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 214,581 miles
- Test number
- 780873854112
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail214,581 miles (+538)7 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,581 miles
- Test number
- 637915399880
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working wiper blades not checked (3.4 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass214,043 miles (+53)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 214,043 miles
- Test number
- 313584215284
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn to edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage temporary repaired (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear outer tyres perished/splitting
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion/weld repairs/ heavily undersealed
Fail213,990 miles (+2,080)1 dangerous17 major3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,990 miles
- Test number
- 920381375653
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront brake disks corroding
- AdvisoryNearside front inner wheel arch corroded (repaired from inside)
- AdvisoryNearside rear outer tyre deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside rear outer tyre deteriorated
Pass211,910 miles (+14)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 211,910 miles
- Test number
- 321817545796
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail211,896 miles (+280)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,896 miles
- Test number
- 672218832072
- DangerousOffside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass211,616 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 211,616 miles
- Test number
- 969884244985
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail211,606 miles (+1,137)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,606 miles
- Test number
- 936588925456
- FailureCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureCentral Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings X member 2 holes (6.1.B.2)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported needs hanger in centre (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger to rear of wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass210,469 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 210,469 miles
- Test number
- 286785735490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail210,469 miles (+643)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,469 miles
- Test number
- 658332335167
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Fail209,826 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,826 miles
- Test number
- 247743364411
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
Pass209,826 miles (+3,848)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 209,826 miles
- Test number
- 987733364163
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
Pass205,978 miles (+287)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 205,978 miles
- Test number
- 549068953139
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteN/s front tyre inner edge worn
Fail205,691 miles (+3,547)10 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,691 miles
- Test number
- 477274233179
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- NoteN/s front tyre inner edge worn
- NoteN/s steering rack inner joint worn
Pass202,144 miles (+6,662)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2013
- Odometer
- 202,144 miles
- Test number
- 379704302120
- AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass195,482 miles (+3)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2012
- Odometer
- 195,482 miles
- Test number
- 415372731148
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteCorrosion outside prescribed areas
- NoteOff side rear tyre pressure low
- NoteParking brake cable worn and corroded
- NoteProp shaft centre bearing rubbers perished
Fail195,479 miles (+8,589)11 failures1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,479 miles
- Test number
- 337667711133
- FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteCorrosion outside prescribed areas
- NoteOff side rear tyre pressure low
- NoteParking brake cable worn and corroded
- NoteProp shaft centre bearing rubbers perished
Pass186,890 miles (+7)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 186,890 miles
- Test number
- 823356370164
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteUNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED CAN NOT BE FULLY INSPECTED
Fail186,883 miles (+791)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,883 miles
- Test number
- 754245370153
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteUNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED CAN NOT BE FULLY INSPECTED
Fail186,092 miles (+1,607)2 dangerous19 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,092 miles
- Test number
- 740217260117
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureCentre Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
- FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pass184,485 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 184,485 miles
- Test number
- 722601799144
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail184,485 miles (+110)8 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,485 miles
- Test number
- 272028789197
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
- FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
- FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass184,375 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 184,375 miles
- Test number
- 950060349082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail184,375 miles12 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,375 miles
- Test number
- 152877929433
- FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail184,375 miles1 dangerous17 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,375 miles
- Test number
- 570470438301
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Questions about P431 UTN
- Does P431 UTN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P431 UTN expired on 9 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P431 UTN?
- The MOT on P431 UTN expired on 9 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P431 UTN done?
- P431 UTN was recorded at 215,372 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2023, an average of 2,113 miles a year.
- Has P431 UTN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P431 UTN has failed 13 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2020.
- Has the mileage on P431 UTN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Aug 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on P431 UTN find?
- P431 UTN passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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