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Ford Transit

Grey · Diesel · 1998 · 2,496 cc

R739 VOBMOT history

R739 VOB is a grey diesel Ford Transit first used on 24 Feb 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 134,413 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

R739 VOB grey Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
134,413 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R739 VOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R739 VOB was last recorded at 134,413 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 1,660 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Oct 2016: 117,551 miles, lower than 192,110 miles on 22 Oct 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
132,753 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,660 miles
Average per year
853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,413 miles
  • 2025 – 132,753 miles
  • 2024 – 130,368 miles
  • 2023 – 127,916 miles
  • 2022 – 125,669 miles
  • 2021 – 123,670 miles
  • 2020 – 122,128 miles
  • 2018 – 121,222 miles
  • 2017 – 120,066 miles
  • 2016 – 117,551 miles
  • 2015 – 192,110 miles
  • 2014 – 189,078 miles
  • 2013 – 184,527 miles
  • 2012 – 180,312 miles
  • 2011 – 177,598 miles
  • 2010 – 172,319 miles
  • 2009 – 168,223 miles
  • 2008 – 159,960 miles
  • 2007 – 152,304 miles
  • 2006 – 143,258 miles
  • 2005 – 116,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,413 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

32 tests since 25 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,413 miles (+1,660)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    134,413 miles
    Test number
    545164175257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass132,753 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    132,753 miles
    Test number
    721240046091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail132,751 miles (+2,383)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,751 miles
    Test number
    417128890514
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass130,368 miles (+2,452)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    130,368 miles
    Test number
    675427832673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,916 miles (+2,247)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    127,916 miles
    Test number
    976402430690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,669 miles (+1,999)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    125,669 miles
    Test number
    500527640810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,670 miles (+1,542)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    123,670 miles
    Test number
    856152645716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass122,128 miles (+906)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    122,128 miles
    Test number
    183608820929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,222 miles (+1,156)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    121,222 miles
    Test number
    930234849327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    120,066 miles
    Test number
    578868228516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail120,066 miles (+3)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,066 miles
    Test number
    228120147690
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  12. Fail120,063 miles (+2,512)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,063 miles
    Test number
    121578851282
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass117,551 miles (-74,559)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    117,551 miles
    Test number
    453556602602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass192,110 miles (+3,032)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    192,110 miles
    Test number
    770093651866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass189,078 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    189,078 miles
    Test number
    709063904365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Fail189,076 miles (+4,549)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,076 miles
    Test number
    755411104332
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

  17. Pass184,527 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    184,527 miles
    Test number
    257240483285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteChassis corroded

  18. Fail184,524 miles (+4,212)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,524 miles
    Test number
    475410583230
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteChassis corroded

  19. Pass180,312 miles (+7)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    180,312 miles
    Test number
    788402582277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteFront inner wheel flich slightly corroded

  20. Fail180,305 miles (+2,707)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,305 miles
    Test number
    578772172271
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteFront inner wheel flich slightly corroded

  21. Pass177,598 miles (+5,279)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    177,598 miles
    Test number
    356699051462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  22. Pass172,319 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    172,319 miles
    Test number
    351617960204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail172,308 miles (+4,085)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,308 miles
    Test number
    910555960235
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

  24. Pass168,223 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    168,223 miles
    Test number
    991222279269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail168,208 miles (+18)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,208 miles
    Test number
    312007269402
    • FailureRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  26. Fail168,190 miles (+8,230)6 failures3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,190 miles
    Test number
    143739559299
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
    • NoteFuel tank straps corroded
    • NoteHandbrake rod support bracket broke
    • NoteOffside body mount bolt loose
    • NoteOffside front arch corroded
    • NotePowersteering pipe touching airbox
    • NoteSpill pipe wet

  27. Pass159,960 miles (+51)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    159,960 miles
    Test number
    691217858294
    • DangerousBoth rear inner tyres almost flat.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  28. Fail159,909 miles (+7,605)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,909 miles
    Test number
    964975358244
    • FailureInner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteRear inner tyres flat

  29. Pass152,304 miles (+9,046)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    152,304 miles
    Test number
    543380757242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass143,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    143,258 miles
    Test number
    250695786112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail143,258 miles (+26,659)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,258 miles
    Test number
    953735886123
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight crack to offside rear lense

  32. Pass116,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    116,599 miles
    Test number
    873686405209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R739 VOB

Does R739 VOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R739 VOB is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on R739 VOB?
The MOT on R739 VOB is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R739 VOB done?
R739 VOB was recorded at 134,413 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 853 miles a year.
Has R739 VOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R739 VOB has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on R739 VOB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Oct 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R739 VOB find?
R739 VOB passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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