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Ford Transit

Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,496 cc

R686 BBDMOT history

R686 BBD is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 1 Oct 1997. Its MOT expired on 3 Jun 2023 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 183,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2022.

R686 BBD blue Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Jun 2023
Mileage
183,436 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2022
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R686 BBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R686 BBD was last recorded at 183,436 miles on 4 Jun 2022, 1,561 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,875 miles · 12 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
1,561 miles
Average per year
2,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 183,436 miles
  • 2021 – 181,875 miles
  • 2020 – 180,959 miles
  • 2019 – 179,086 miles
  • 2018 – 176,172 miles
  • 2015 – 173,980 miles
  • 2014 – 172,346 miles
  • 2012 – 168,925 miles
  • 2011 – 164,878 miles
  • 2010 – 161,974 miles
  • 2009 – 158,997 miles
  • 2008 – 158,928 miles
  • 2007 – 151,376 miles
  • 2006 – 141,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,436 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Centre Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass183,436 miles (+1,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    183,436 miles
    Test number
    826142487222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass181,875 miles (+916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    181,875 miles
    Test number
    887463289230
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass180,959 miles (+1,873)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    180,959 miles
    Test number
    390222198857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass179,086 miles (+2,914)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    179,086 miles
    Test number
    130459249832
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Mudguard insecure

  5. Pass176,172 miles (+2,192)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    176,172 miles
    Test number
    374805160190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass173,980 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    173,980 miles
    Test number
    527785055116
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  7. Fail173,967 miles (+1,621)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,967 miles
    Test number
    309732545109
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  8. Pass172,346 miles (+3,421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    172,346 miles
    Test number
    227224144473
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Pass168,925 miles (+22)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    168,925 miles
    Test number
    846486632319
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteTail gate badley danage

  10. Fail168,903 miles (+4,025)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,903 miles
    Test number
    819523632393
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteTail gate badley danage

  11. Pass164,878 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    164,878 miles
    Test number
    429602931356
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSharp edges on rear been taped up

  12. Fail164,878 miles (+2,904)2 dangerous3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,878 miles
    Test number
    517880231326
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSharp edges on rear been taped up

  13. Pass161,974 miles (+2,977)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    161,974 miles
    Test number
    742679120370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass158,997 miles (+69)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    158,997 miles
    Test number
    370747259493
    • NoteNearside inner sill rusty and holed
    • NoteOffside rear inner tyre has slight split in sidewall

  15. Pass158,928 miles (+7,552)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    158,928 miles
    Test number
    282454158340
    • NoteN/S/F under step corroded.

  16. Pass151,376 miles (+10,369)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    151,376 miles
    Test number
    953762637228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass141,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    141,007 miles
    Test number
    141588626292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R686 BBD

Does R686 BBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R686 BBD expired on 3 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R686 BBD?
The MOT on R686 BBD expired on 3 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R686 BBD done?
R686 BBD was recorded at 183,436 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2022, an average of 2,685 miles a year.
Has R686 BBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R686 BBD has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2015.
Has the mileage on R686 BBD 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 R686 BBD find?
R686 BBD passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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