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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,496 cc

R244 DGDMOT history

R244 DGD is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 6 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 65,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

R244 DGD white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
65,858 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R244 DGD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R244 DGD was last recorded at 65,858 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 1,418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,440 miles · 5 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,418 miles
Average per year
1,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,858 miles
  • 2025 – 64,440 miles
  • 2024 – 63,833 miles
  • 2023 – 63,650 miles
  • 2022 – 63,310 miles
  • 2021 – 62,265 miles
  • 2019 – 61,185 miles
  • 2018 – 59,745 miles
  • 2017 – 58,027 miles
  • 2016 – 53,751 miles
  • 2015 – 51,782 miles
  • 2014 – 48,809 miles
  • 2013 – 48,060 miles
  • 2012 – 45,935 miles
  • 2011 – 44,797 miles
  • 2010 – 43,371 miles
  • 2009 – 42,513 miles
  • 2008 – 39,039 miles
  • 2007 – 36,028 miles
  • 2006 – 29,442 miles
  • 2005 – 26,550 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,858 miles
  • MinorNearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryUnderside steering and suspension components heavily corroded

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front mirror casing damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Inner step holed and corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Underside of vehicle and components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,858 miles (+1,418)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    65,858 miles
    Test number
    931479915394
    • MinorNearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside steering and suspension components heavily corroded

  2. Pass64,440 miles (+607)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    64,440 miles
    Test number
    625498161064
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror casing damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear leaf springs corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play prop shaft u/j
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle and components corroded

  3. Pass63,833 miles (+183)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    63,833 miles
    Test number
    811170896645
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror casing damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner step holed and corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and components corroded

  4. Pass63,650 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    63,650 miles
    Test number
    368288458422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror casing damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner step holed and corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and components corroded

  5. Fail63,650 miles (+340)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,650 miles
    Test number
    475129497840
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror casing damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner step holed and corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and components corroded

  6. Pass63,310 miles (+1,045)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    63,310 miles
    Test number
    512590539465
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front support and o/s inner step

  7. Pass62,265 miles (+1,080)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    62,265 miles
    Test number
    915288145953
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front support and offside front step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass61,185 miles (+1,440)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,185 miles
    Test number
    397150906165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass59,745 miles (+1,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    59,745 miles
    Test number
    150827504541
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass58,027 miles (+4,276)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    58,027 miles
    Test number
    428543053949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,751 miles (+1,969)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    53,751 miles
    Test number
    948895290873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,782 miles (+2,973)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    51,782 miles
    Test number
    271826460017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed

  13. Pass48,809 miles (+749)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    48,809 miles
    Test number
    885533254254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,060 miles (+2,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    48,060 miles
    Test number
    185016213364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass45,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    45,935 miles
    Test number
    518454782228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,935 miles (+1,138)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,935 miles
    Test number
    978252882212
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  17. Pass44,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,797 miles
    Test number
    299188201363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,797 miles (+1,426)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,797 miles
    Test number
    637218401316
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass43,371 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    43,371 miles
    Test number
    114159600366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,358 miles (+845)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,358 miles
    Test number
    172372300380
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass42,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    42,513 miles
    Test number
    464650909326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail42,513 miles (+3,474)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,513 miles
    Test number
    841030009366
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  23. Pass39,039 miles (+3,011)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    39,039 miles
    Test number
    571766998299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,028 miles (+6,586)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    36,028 miles
    Test number
    822622407300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,442 miles (+2,892)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    29,442 miles
    Test number
    382103996278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    26,550 miles
    Test number
    911401115399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R244 DGD

Does R244 DGD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R244 DGD is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on R244 DGD?
The MOT on R244 DGD is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R244 DGD done?
R244 DGD was recorded at 65,858 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 1,902 miles a year.
Has R244 DGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R244 DGD has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on R244 DGD 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 R244 DGD find?
R244 DGD passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated, and 8 more.

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