
Ford Transit
Red · Diesel · 1997 · 2,496 cc
R686 UWAMOT history
R686 UWA is a red diesel Ford Transit first used on 4 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 147,110 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 147,110 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 2,823 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R686 UWA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,496 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 4 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R686 UWA was last recorded at 147,110 miles on 10 Jan 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 6 Jul 2012: 106,737 miles, lower than 157,419 miles on 7 Jun 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 147,110 miles · 8 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,823 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 147,110 miles
- 2024 – 147,110 miles
- 2023 – 146,555 miles
- 2022 – 143,602 miles
- 2021 – 141,728 miles
- 2020 – 141,708 miles
- 2019 – 139,120 miles
- 2018 – 133,515 miles
- 2017 – 130,597 miles
- 2015 – 123,101 miles
- 2013 – 111,455 miles
- 2012 – 106,737 miles
- 2011 – 157,419 miles
- 2010 – 144,425 miles
- 2009 – 134,492 miles
- 2008 – 122,973 miles
- 2007 – 109,895 miles
- 2005 – 93,334 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated manual fitted (3.1 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryInner wheel arch corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosionRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
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, 2008–2015
Windscreen washer not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Driver seat frame loose, mount secure.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward spring mount
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Power steering fluid level below minimum
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 23 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,110 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 147,110 miles
- Test number
- 253204507420
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated manual fitted (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryInner wheel arch corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Fail147,110 miles1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,110 miles
- Test number
- 532558367198
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated manual fitted (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryInner wheel arch corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Fail147,110 miles (+555)5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,110 miles
- Test number
- 943220883597
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral Under Body Suspension Brake Component Corrosion
- AdvisoryManual Bonnett Restraint
- AdvisoryNearside Front Corrosion To Inner Arch
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Corrosion To Inner Arch
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Through Out Vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass146,555 miles (+2,953)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 146,555 miles
- Test number
- 210971000802
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure slight, misaligned. (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated replaced with manual primary retaining device (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger brackets areas swollen. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced across front under radiator section. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both shock absorbers mount brackets. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass143,602 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 143,602 miles
- Test number
- 945428806972
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver seat frame loose, mount secure.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various repairs appear sound. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion.
Fail143,602 miles (+1,874)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,602 miles
- Test number
- 899903071321
- MajorNearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury dropside latch section. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corner seat frame mount to (floor corroded.) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver seat frame loose, mount secure.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various repairs appear sound. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion.
Pass141,728 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 141,728 miles
- Test number
- 383255712547
- AdvisoryProp shaft centre UJ worn
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Fail141,719 miles (+11)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,719 miles
- Test number
- 996943324436
- DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryProp shaft centre UJ worn
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Pass141,708 miles (+2,588)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 141,708 miles
- Test number
- 642532690843
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,120 miles (+26)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 139,120 miles
- Test number
- 851543605650
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre inner sidewall small cut
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively joint slight movement in cups sideways (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fail139,094 miles (+7)7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,094 miles
- Test number
- 872565637504
- MajorCentral Front Fuel pipe leaking dripping onto rear gear box mounting (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn bearing mounting excessive movement 2 bearings fitted rearmost faulty one (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements very weak (7.7 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Seat belt buckle missing belts trapped under rear seats O/S/R and centre rear (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working no water (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre inner sidewall small cut
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively joint slight movement in cups sideways (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fail139,087 miles (+5,572)2 dangerous8 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,087 miles
- Test number
- 727049231603
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Chassis Rail Holed
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass133,515 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 133,515 miles
- Test number
- 784415801813
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,506 miles (+2,909)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,506 miles
- Test number
- 343524938403
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass130,597 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 130,597 miles
- Test number
- 351478471396
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Fail130,596 miles (+7,495)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,596 miles
- Test number
- 776652636239
- FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Pass123,101 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 123,101 miles
- Test number
- 756515638365
- AdvisoryGeneral Chassis Corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail123,092 miles (+11,637)9 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,092 miles
- Test number
- 688984477924
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryGeneral Chassis Corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass111,455 miles (+10)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 111,455 miles
- Test number
- 839788103306
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteBoth front wheel arches in poor condition
- NoteN/S/R Tyre outer nail in tread area
Fail111,445 miles (+4,708)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,445 miles
- Test number
- 156994403320
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBoth front wheel arches in poor condition
- NoteN/S/R Tyre outer nail in tread area
Pass106,737 miles (-50,682)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 106,737 miles
- Test number
- 839748182190
- NoteN/s inner wheel arch corroded x2
Pass157,419 miles (+12,994)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 157,419 miles
- Test number
- 398798651118
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Pass144,425 miles (+9,933)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2011
- Odometer
- 144,425 miles
- Test number
- 610018430171
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteO/s/r outer tyre slightly perished
Pass134,492 miles (+11,519)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 134,492 miles
- Test number
- 223150309144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,973 miles (+13,078)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 122,973 miles
- Test number
- 512896618060
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass109,895 miles (+16,561)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 109,895 miles
- Test number
- 113451837494
- NoteDrivers seat runners worn
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteOil leak on engine/gearbox
Pass93,334 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 93,334 miles
- Test number
- 173407555328
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- NoteDrivers seat mountings showing signs of wear
Questions about R686 UWA
- Does R686 UWA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R686 UWA expired on 9 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R686 UWA?
- The MOT on R686 UWA expired on 9 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R686 UWA done?
- R686 UWA was recorded at 147,110 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2025, an average of 2,823 miles a year.
- Has R686 UWA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R686 UWA has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on R686 UWA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on R686 UWA find?
- R686 UWA passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated manual fitted; inner wheel arch corrosion, and 4 more.
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