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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.

R477 CBD white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass155,198 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass597,067 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    597,067 miles
    Test number
    289253673481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. Pass287,799 km
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    287,799 km
    Test number
    991948430137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. Pass432,106 km (+27,175)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    432,106 km
    Test number
    942903648173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass404,931 km (+39)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    404,931 km
    Test number
    960729687228
    • NotePassengers seat not fitted.
  27. 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.
  28. 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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