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Ford Transit

Grey · Diesel · 1998 · 2,496 cc

R211 DOBMOT history

R211 DOB is a grey diesel Ford Transit first used on 24 Apr 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 119,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2023.

R211 DOB grey Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2024
Mileage
119,208 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R211 DOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R211 DOB was last recorded at 119,208 miles on 10 Nov 2023, 1,048 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,160 miles · 14 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
1,048 miles
Average per year
3,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 119,208 miles
  • 2022 – 118,160 miles
  • 2021 – 116,682 miles
  • 2020 – 115,233 miles
  • 2019 – 113,785 miles
  • 2018 – 111,929 miles
  • 2017 – 110,068 miles
  • 2016 – 106,935 miles
  • 2015 – 104,614 miles
  • 2014 – 102,111 miles
  • 2013 – 100,028 miles
  • 2012 – 97,872 miles
  • 2011 – 95,178 miles
  • 2010 – 85,847 miles
  • 2009 – 80,686 miles
  • 2008 – 75,213 miles
  • 2007 – 70,237 miles
  • 2006 – 64,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,208 miles
  • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Toe eye area / Repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Excessive corrosion / holes to inner sill and wheel arch areasRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill / Repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area / rear panel / Repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Excessive corrosion / holes to inner sill and wheel arch areasRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle covered in undersealRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed/painted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,208 miles (+1,048)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    119,208 miles
    Test number
    797390307618
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Toe eye area / Repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Excessive corrosion / holes to inner sill and wheel arch areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill / Repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area / rear panel / Repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Excessive corrosion / holes to inner sill and wheel arch areas
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle covered in underseal

  2. Pass118,160 miles (+1,478)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,160 miles
    Test number
    283799497565
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Toe eye area / Repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Excessive corrosion / holes to inner sill and wheel arch areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill / Repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area / rear panel / Repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Excessive corrosion / holes to inner sill and wheel arch areas
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle covered in underseal

  3. Pass116,682 miles (+1,449)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    116,682 miles
    Test number
    355646105285
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount area / rear panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle covered in underseal

  4. Pass115,233 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    115,233 miles
    Test number
    803936137619
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed/painted.

  5. Fail115,233 miles (+1,448)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,233 miles
    Test number
    340002950353
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed/painted.

  6. Pass113,785 miles (+1,856)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,785 miles
    Test number
    699135844348
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  7. Pass111,929 miles (+1,861)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    111,929 miles
    Test number
    322551180490
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished / cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass110,068 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    110,068 miles
    Test number
    178454937161
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Fail110,068 miles (+3,133)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,068 miles
    Test number
    492184747091
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass106,935 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    106,935 miles
    Test number
    761808683500
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail106,926 miles (+2,312)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,926 miles
    Test number
    244976601955
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass104,614 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    104,614 miles
    Test number
    155515947983
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps just maintain pattern and intensity
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lower effort (3.7.B.6b)

  13. Fail104,608 miles (+2,497)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,608 miles
    Test number
    122711727392
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven nearside slow t6o react (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps just maintain pattern and intensity
    • AdvisoryPark brake just passes at 16%

  14. Pass102,111 miles (+2,083)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    102,111 miles
    Test number
    895254094251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteAll weld repairs coated with underseal
    • NoteChrome wheel arch covers fitted to the front and rear
    • NoteN/s and o/s sill areas coted with underseal
    • NoteN/s/f inner sill/inner wheel arch areas excessively holded/corroded

  15. Pass100,028 miles (+22)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    100,028 miles
    Test number
    395731293488
    • NoteAll weld repaires coated in underbody sealant
    • NoteNearside sill inner/outer corroded front to rear
    • NoteOffside rear chassis rail corroded
    • NoteOffside sill inner/outer corroded front to rear
    • NoteOuter wheel arch covers fitted front and rear
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle coated in underbody sealant front to rear

  16. Fail100,006 miles (+2,134)1 dangerous11 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,006 miles
    Test number
    775662463284
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring 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 Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExcessive corrosion to nearside front inner step area
    • NoteExhaust corroded front to rear

  17. Pass97,872 miles (+2,694)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    97,872 miles
    Test number
    188287252254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass95,178 miles (+9,331)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    95,178 miles
    Test number
    839217351199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail85,847 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,847 miles
    Test number
    133442970186
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass85,847 miles (+5,161)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    85,847 miles
    Test number
    152182170186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,686 miles (+5,473)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    80,686 miles
    Test number
    983572589145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass75,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    75,213 miles
    Test number
    734428778154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail75,213 miles (+4,976)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,213 miles
    Test number
    230047078496
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  24. Pass70,237 miles (+5,764)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    70,237 miles
    Test number
    362208477106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass64,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    64,473 miles
    Test number
    514116586139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail64,473 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,473 miles
    Test number
    850845886181
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about R211 DOB

Does R211 DOB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R211 DOB expired on 16 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R211 DOB?
The MOT on R211 DOB expired on 16 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R211 DOB done?
R211 DOB was recorded at 119,208 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2023, an average of 3,154 miles a year.
Has R211 DOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R211 DOB has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on R211 DOB 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 R211 DOB find?
R211 DOB passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2023 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: indicator switch faulty; nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside windscreen wiper blade defective, and 6 more.

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