
Ford Transit
White and Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,496 cc
R477 CBDMOT history
R477 CBD is a white and blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 23 Sept 1997. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 155,198 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 155,198 mi
- At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 17 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R477 CBD
- 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
- 1997
- First used
- 23 Sept 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R477 CBD was last recorded at 155,198 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 19 May 2009: 249,636 km, lower than 432,106 km on 22 May 2008.
- 15 Jun 2022: 153,362 miles, lower than 597,067 miles on 14 Jun 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 155,198 miles · 10 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 155,198 miles
- 2025 – 153,367 miles
- 2023 – 153,362 miles
- 2022 – 153,362 miles
- 2021 – 597,067 miles
- 2009 – 249,647 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills outer sills,inner flitches & cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
28 tests since 7 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,198 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 155,198 miles
- Test number
- 497063396933
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills outer sills,inner flitches & cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail155,198 miles (+1,831)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,198 miles
- Test number
- 354518434522
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills outer sills,inner flitches & cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass153,367 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 153,367 miles
- Test number
- 743409533387
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches and cross members (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail153,362 miles2 dangerous12 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,362 miles
- Test number
- 719718006085
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRoad wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorBody panel insecure Bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering locking device ineffective Rack nut loose (2.1.3 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOutline marker lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorPosition lamp not working All front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSeat belt missing Both front passenger stalks (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valance corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass153,362 miles (-443,705)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 153,362 miles
- Test number
- 850839292316
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/ bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass597,067 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 597,067 miles
- Test number
- 289253673481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail597,055 miles4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 597,055 miles
- Test number
- 162411034404
- MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Pass572,420 km (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 572,420 km
- Test number
- 636122021061
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail572,419 km (+37)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 572,419 km
- Test number
- 517643193935
- MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail572,382 km (+61)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 572,382 km
- Test number
- 238373460475
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNear side rear tyre getting low
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass572,321 km3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 572,321 km
- Test number
- 353896058005
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside rear inner tyre worn on inner edge
Fail572,321 km (+33,265)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 572,321 km
- Test number
- 658732981191
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box/ tail pipe (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside rear inner tyre worn on inner edge
Pass539,056 km (+7,706)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 539,056 km
- Test number
- 719577695176
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOffside front tyre slightly out of shape
- NoteOffside rear brake slightly binding
- NoteRear exhaust tail pipe has a minor leak
Pass531,350 km (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2016
- Odometer
- 531,350 km
- Test number
- 819170945103
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail531,346 km (+48,022)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 531,346 km
- Test number
- 849587935107
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass483,324 km (+42,792)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2015
- Odometer
- 483,324 km
- Test number
- 927820144179
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass440,532 km3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2014
- Odometer
- 440,532 km
- Test number
- 295571143458
- AdvisoryBrake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteOil leak
Fail440,532 km (+50,664)5 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 440,532 km
- Test number
- 298904033189
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryBrake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass389,868 km (+53,410)3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2013
- Odometer
- 389,868 km
- Test number
- 229552642117
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- NoteCoolant header tank split
- NoteN/s mirror slighty damaged
- NoteO/s mirror slight damaged
- NoteO/s/f headlamp pattern poor
- NoteSlight engine oil leak
Pass336,458 km (+632)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2012
- Odometer
- 336,458 km
- Test number
- 767763141156
- AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteO/s/f tyre outer shoulder worn.
- NotePassenger seat and associated seat belts not fitted at time of test.
- NoteWipers will need attention soon.
Fail335,826 km (+48,027)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 335,826 km
- Test number
- 237927831471
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureVehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
- AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteO/s/f tyre outer shoulder worn.
- NotePassenger seat and associated seat belts not fitted at time of test.
- NoteWipers will need attention soon.
Pass287,799 km
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2011
- Odometer
- 287,799 km
- Test number
- 991948430137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass249,647 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2010
- Odometer
- 249,647 miles
- Test number
- 761280349118
- NoteExtensive welding chassis sections n/s+o/s
- NoteHead light aim on upper limits n/s+o/s
- NoteNo passenger seat fitted
Fail249,636 km (-182,470)1 failure3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 249,636 km
- Test number
- 630919539180
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteExtensive welding chassis sections n/s+o/s
- NoteHead light aim on upper limits n/s+o/s
- NoteNo passenger seat fitted
Pass432,106 km (+27,175)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2009
- Odometer
- 432,106 km
- Test number
- 942903648173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass404,931 km (+39)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 404,931 km
- Test number
- 960729687228
- NotePassengers seat not fitted.
Fail404,892 km (+48,300)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 404,892 km
- Test number
- 710998487258
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- NotePassengers seat not fitted.
Pass356,592 km3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 356,592 km
- Test number
- 732310486248
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about R477 CBD
- Does R477 CBD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R477 CBD is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R477 CBD?
- The MOT on R477 CBD is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R477 CBD done?
- R477 CBD was recorded at 155,198 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026.
- Has R477 CBD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R477 CBD has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on R477 CBD ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 19 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on R477 CBD find?
- R477 CBD passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.
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