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Ford Transit

White and Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,496 cc

R331 GVXMOT history

R331 GVX is a white and blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 10 Jun 1998. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

R331 GVX white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
96,853 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R331 GVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White and Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
10 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R331 GVX was last recorded at 96,853 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,819 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
2,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,853 miles
  • 2025 – 96,819 miles
  • 2023 – 96,613 miles
  • 2022 – 96,400 miles
  • 2020 – 96,319 miles
  • 2019 – 96,224 miles
  • 2018 – 95,995 miles
  • 2017 – 95,555 miles
  • 2016 – 95,326 miles
  • 2015 – 92,654 miles
  • 2014 – 89,122 miles
  • 2013 – 85,957 miles
  • 2012 – 82,949 miles
  • 2011 – 79,289 miles
  • 2010 – 73,058 miles
  • 2009 – 67,869 miles
  • 2008 – 62,353 miles
  • 2007 – 55,979 miles
  • 2006 – 50,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,853 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Chassis shows signs of corrosion various places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • N/s outer door sill corroded and small hole

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,853 miles (+34)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    96,853 miles
    Test number
    724866490668
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass96,819 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    96,819 miles
    Test number
    326757021474
    • AdvisoryCrack in the screen

  3. Fail96,814 miles (+201)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,814 miles
    Test number
    827450822521
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front chassis cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside front inner wheel arch near shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,613 miles (+213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    96,613 miles
    Test number
    876352437009
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  5. Pass96,400 miles (+81)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    96,400 miles
    Test number
    822819199326
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole cab underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass96,319 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    96,319 miles
    Test number
    647532229822
    • AdvisoryChassis shows signs of corrosion various places

  7. Fail96,313 miles (+89)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,313 miles
    Test number
    352398468727
    • MajorNearside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury sill corroded and holed sharp edges (6.2.8 (b))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChassis shows signs of corrosion various places

  8. Pass96,224 miles (+229)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    96,224 miles
    Test number
    647711848415
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill panel corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryChassis rusty

  9. Pass95,995 miles (+440)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    95,995 miles
    Test number
    144882081813
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on n/s/f front wheelarch and sill/step area

  10. Pass95,555 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    95,555 miles
    Test number
    253911105953
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s outer door sill corroded and small hole

  11. Fail95,551 miles (+225)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,551 miles
    Test number
    970204630285
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s outer door sill corroded and small hole

  12. Pass95,326 miles (+2,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    95,326 miles
    Test number
    525302823008
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  13. Pass92,654 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    92,654 miles
    Test number
    816926855132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,618 miles (+3,496)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,618 miles
    Test number
    836949745179
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  15. Pass89,122 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    89,122 miles
    Test number
    238767454426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Fail89,121 miles (+3,164)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,121 miles
    Test number
    696496754143
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass85,957 miles (+3,008)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    85,957 miles
    Test number
    675495553179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight corrosion o/s/front door step

  18. Pass82,949 miles (+3,660)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    82,949 miles
    Test number
    409368652142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteO/s/rear brake rubbing

  19. Pass79,289 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    79,289 miles
    Test number
    415003251122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail79,279 miles (+6,221)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,279 miles
    Test number
    808096141104
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass73,058 miles (+5,189)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    73,058 miles
    Test number
    292587640485
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight corrosion o/s/front seat mounting door step

  22. Pass67,869 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    67,869 miles
    Test number
    364378839133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail67,749 miles (+5,396)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,749 miles
    Test number
    780514939158
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass62,353 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    62,353 miles
    Test number
    431544938119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Fail62,347 miles (+6,368)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,347 miles
    Test number
    814944438188
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass55,979 miles (+5,548)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    55,979 miles
    Test number
    422586337134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront down pipe repaired by gum
    • NoteNearside mirror damaged
    • NoteNearside rear light lens repaired by tape

  27. Pass50,431 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    50,431 miles
    Test number
    560626036183
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

Questions about R331 GVX

Does R331 GVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R331 GVX is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on R331 GVX?
The MOT on R331 GVX is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R331 GVX done?
R331 GVX was recorded at 96,853 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 2,274 miles a year.
Has R331 GVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R331 GVX has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on R331 GVX 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 R331 GVX find?
R331 GVX passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front lower oil leak, but not excessive, and 5 more.

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