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Ford Transit

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,496 cc

R686 FMJMOT history

R686 FMJ is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 16 Mar 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2024.

R686 FMJ blue Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2025
Mileage
118,474 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R686 FMJ
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
16 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R686 FMJ was last recorded at 118,474 miles on 22 Jan 2024, 1,725 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,749 miles · 1 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
1,725 miles
Average per year
3,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,474 miles
  • 2023 – 116,749 miles
  • 2022 – 112,638 miles
  • 2021 – 109,011 miles
  • 2020 – 106,440 miles
  • 2019 – 104,017 miles
  • 2018 – 101,128 miles
  • 2017 – 97,956 miles
  • 2016 – 93,874 miles
  • 2015 – 89,488 miles
  • 2014 – 86,731 miles
  • 2013 – 82,222 miles
  • 2012 – 76,658 miles
  • 2011 – 66,656 miles
  • 2010 – 63,054 miles
  • 2009 – 60,516 miles
  • 2008 – 58,726 miles
  • 2007 – 56,589 miles
  • 2006 – 53,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,474 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,474 miles (+1,725)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    118,474 miles
    Test number
    731938301500
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass116,749 miles (+4,111)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    116,749 miles
    Test number
    718667594065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass112,638 miles (+3,627)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    112,638 miles
    Test number
    889764625492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,011 miles (+2,571)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    109,011 miles
    Test number
    863167035447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,440 miles (+2,423)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    106,440 miles
    Test number
    941897909633
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass104,017 miles (+2,889)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    104,017 miles
    Test number
    167120137248
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Cill Panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Cill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass101,128 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    101,128 miles
    Test number
    879744891999
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  8. Fail101,118 miles (+3,162)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,118 miles
    Test number
    860467571095
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring hanger area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear leaf spring hanger area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring hanger area (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Pass97,956 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    97,956 miles
    Test number
    126719512350
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Fail97,956 miles (+4,082)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,956 miles
    Test number
    280380630781
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass93,874 miles (+4,386)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    93,874 miles
    Test number
    553610490256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,488 miles (+2,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    89,488 miles
    Test number
    615393825082
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass86,731 miles (+4,509)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    86,731 miles
    Test number
    617543024057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,222 miles (+5,564)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    82,222 miles
    Test number
    196630343418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,658 miles (+10,002)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    76,658 miles
    Test number
    488861942031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,656 miles (+3,602)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    66,656 miles
    Test number
    815112551049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    63,054 miles
    Test number
    394723750004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail63,054 miles (+2,538)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,054 miles
    Test number
    100423850429
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  19. Pass60,516 miles (+1,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    60,516 miles
    Test number
    540387829042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  20. Fail58,726 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,726 miles
    Test number
    492501138010
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  21. Pass58,726 miles (+2,137)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    58,726 miles
    Test number
    941881638077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,589 miles (+2,904)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    56,589 miles
    Test number
    340704727053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    53,685 miles
    Test number
    874724446022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R686 FMJ

Does R686 FMJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R686 FMJ expired on 21 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R686 FMJ?
The MOT on R686 FMJ expired on 21 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R686 FMJ done?
R686 FMJ was recorded at 118,474 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2024, an average of 3,612 miles a year.
Has R686 FMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R686 FMJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on R686 FMJ 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 FMJ find?
R686 FMJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2024 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section; front oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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