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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,496 cc

R686 MDFMOT history

R686 MDF is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 13 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 70,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

R686 MDF white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
70,232 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R686 MDF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
13 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R686 MDF was last recorded at 70,232 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,218 miles · 30 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
1,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,232 miles
  • 2025 – 70,002 miles
  • 2023 – 69,212 miles
  • 2020 – 66,188 miles
  • 2019 – 63,645 miles
  • 2018 – 62,993 miles
  • 2015 – 59,586 miles
  • 2014 – 51,379 miles
  • 2013 – 47,077 miles
  • 2011 – 44,118 miles
  • 2010 – 38,185 miles
  • 2009 – 35,230 miles
  • 2008 – 31,261 miles
  • 2007 – 30,583 miles
  • 2006 – 29,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,232 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,232 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    70,232 miles
    Test number
    383052915000
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail70,218 miles (+216)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,218 miles
    Test number
    848229891113
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kicking up to the right (left hand drive unit) (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kicking up to the right (left hand drive unit) (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass70,002 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    70,002 miles
    Test number
    669869557294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail70,002 miles (+790)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,002 miles
    Test number
    868627266481
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass69,212 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    69,212 miles
    Test number
    687306034272
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail69,212 miles (+3,024)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,212 miles
    Test number
    872272612146
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass66,188 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,188 miles
    Test number
    469093693205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front oil on hub close to contaminating brake disc
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside surface corrosion

  8. Fail66,188 miles (+2,543)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,188 miles
    Test number
    309637345848
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front oil on hub close to contaminating brake disc
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre obviously under inflated
    • AdvisoryUnderside surface corrosion

  9. Pass63,645 miles (+652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,645 miles
    Test number
    181726897340
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass62,993 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    62,993 miles
    Test number
    207769100406
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail62,993 miles (+3,407)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,993 miles
    Test number
    735898188764
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail59,586 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,586 miles
    Test number
    216102145161
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteFront inner brake discs pitting , nearside slight , offside heavy
    • NoteHandbrake rod , bracket broken

  13. Pass59,586 miles (+8,207)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    59,586 miles
    Test number
    279132645441
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteFront inner brake discs pitting , nearside slight , offside heavy
    • NoteHandbrake rod , bracket broken

  14. Pass51,379 miles (+4,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    51,379 miles
    Test number
    638344134051
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail47,077 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,077 miles
    Test number
    675948933077
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteHandbrake rod , bracket broken

  16. Pass47,077 miles (+2,959)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    47,077 miles
    Test number
    796798433022
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteHandbrake rod , bracket broken

  17. Pass44,118 miles (+5,933)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,118 miles
    Test number
    765159291225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,185 miles (+1,255)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    38,185 miles
    Test number
    473797600463
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • NoteFront discs slightly pitted

  19. Pass36,930 miles (+1,700)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    36,930 miles
    Test number
    521371480049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,230 miles (+3,969)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,230 miles
    Test number
    203388169046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,261 miles (+678)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,261 miles
    Test number
    884367368023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,583 miles (+1,035)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    30,583 miles
    Test number
    434757557025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,548 miles
    Test number
    733195156024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R686 MDF

Does R686 MDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R686 MDF is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R686 MDF?
The MOT on R686 MDF is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R686 MDF done?
R686 MDF was recorded at 70,232 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 1,991 miles a year.
Has R686 MDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R686 MDF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on R686 MDF 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 MDF find?
R686 MDF passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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