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Ford Transit

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,496 cc

R577 COUMOT history

R577 COU is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 25 Mar 1998. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2017 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 299,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2024.

R577 COU blue Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Dec 2017
Mileage
299,018 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2024
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R577 COU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
25 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2017
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

R577 COU was last recorded at 299,018 miles on 25 Nov 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
299,018 miles · 1 Dec 2016
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 299,018 miles
  • 2016 – 299,018 miles
  • 2014 – 299,018 miles
  • 2006 – 287,311 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail299,018 miles
  • DangerousRear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both font wipers smearing glass (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
  • MajorNearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting driver floor hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
  • MajorOffside Rear Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn both (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Drivers seat security poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail299,018 miles1 dangerous11 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    299,018 miles
    Test number
    773722012339
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both font wipers smearing glass (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting driver floor hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn both (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass299,018 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    299,018 miles
    Test number
    948892189442
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat security poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOff side front side marker inoperative
    • AdvisoryOff side headlight security poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near side front inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryVarious weld repairs to vehicle
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  3. Fail299,018 miles1 failure13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    299,018 miles
    Test number
    240612216709
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat security poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOff side front side marker inoperative
    • AdvisoryOff side headlight security poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near side front inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryVarious weld repairs to vehicle
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  4. Pass299,018 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    299,018 km
    Test number
    336457909882
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass299,018 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    299,018 miles
    Test number
    467377134303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteProp shaft bushes worn

  6. Fail299,018 km (+838)3 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    299,018 km
    Test number
    105365034300
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteProp shaft bushes worn

  7. Pass298,180 km2 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    298,180 km
    Test number
    495326433375
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes corroded
    • NoteBoth front wheel arches corroded
    • NoteOffside outer sill corroded
    • NoteOffside step heavily corroded
    • NotePower steering pump weaping fluid
    • NoteSlight oil leak from front diff
    • NoteSlight play in both rear leaf spring eye bushes
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering track rod end
    • NoteSome side marker lights inop

  8. Fail298,180 km (+769)4 failures2 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    298,180 km
    Test number
    518816433302
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes corroded
    • NoteBoth front wheel arches corroded
    • NoteOffside outer sill corroded
    • NoteOffside step heavily corroded
    • NotePower steering pump weaping fluid
    • NoteSlight oil leak from front diff
    • NoteSlight play in both rear leaf spring eye bushes
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering track rod end
    • NoteSome side marker lights inop

  9. Pass297,411 km
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    297,411 km
    Test number
    816682432303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail297,411 km (+1,471)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    297,411 km
    Test number
    857847122312
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  11. Pass295,940 km (+2,524)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    295,940 km
    Test number
    839199521261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass293,416 km (+1,467)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    293,416 km
    Test number
    922018339328
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside and offside lower mirrors in poor condition

  13. Pass291,949 km2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    291,949 km
    Test number
    470846328451
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside and offside lower mirrors deterioated
    • NoteNo sun visors fitted

  14. Pass287,311 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    287,311 miles
    Test number
    381774986207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail287,039 miles8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    287,039 miles
    Test number
    792608466217
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureCentre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass277,545 km
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    277,545 km
    Test number
    344479765272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R577 COU

Does R577 COU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R577 COU expired on 2 Dec 2017, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R577 COU?
The MOT on R577 COU expired on 2 Dec 2017. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R577 COU done?
R577 COU was recorded at 299,018 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2024, an average of 659 miles a year.
Has R577 COU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R577 COU has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on R577 COU 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 R577 COU find?
R577 COU failed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 11 major defects and 4 advisories: rear brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system; brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted; front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both font wipers smearing glass, and 13 more.

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