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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2002 · 2,402 cc

S17 ARTMOT history

S17 ART is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 16 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 190,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

S17 ART white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
190,300 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
35
21 passed · 14 failed
Per year
2,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 ART
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 ART was last recorded at 190,300 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jan 2008: 121,009 miles, lower than 182,281 miles on 22 Feb 2007.

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
190,288 miles · 9 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
2,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,300 miles
  • 2025 – 188,772 miles
  • 2024 – 187,039 miles
  • 2023 – 186,241 miles
  • 2022 – 184,709 miles
  • 2021 – 183,758 miles
  • 2019 – 181,577 miles
  • 2018 – 178,712 miles
  • 2017 – 175,664 miles
  • 2016 – 173,375 miles
  • 2015 – 169,642 miles
  • 2014 – 163,532 miles
  • 2012 – 159,412 miles
  • 2011 – 146,168 miles
  • 2010 – 140,162 miles
  • 2009 – 131,024 miles
  • 2008 – 121,009 miles
  • 2007 – 182,281 miles
  • 2006 – 134,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,300 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Brake warning light only works when cranking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside side running lamps not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass190,300 miles (+12)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    190,300 miles
    Test number
    380981610905
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail190,288 miles (+1,516)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,288 miles
    Test number
    969888718251
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass188,772 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    188,772 miles
    Test number
    352138193948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail188,671 miles (+1,632)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,671 miles
    Test number
    145591022177
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass187,039 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    187,039 miles
    Test number
    969945542100
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryADVISE CORROSION IN MOST PLACES ON UNDERSIDE
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill corrosion not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill and step area corrosion not in prescribed area

  6. Fail187,030 miles (+789)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,030 miles
    Test number
    395360270111
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryADVISE CORROSION IN MOST PLACES ON UNDERSIDE
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill corrosion not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill and step area corrosion not in prescribed area

  7. Pass186,241 miles (+1,532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    186,241 miles
    Test number
    895517455513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner door step corroded
    • AdvisoryRear both rear leaf springs worn

  8. Pass184,709 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    184,709 miles
    Test number
    257339206261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail184,705 miles (+947)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,705 miles
    Test number
    109744534029
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass183,758 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    183,758 miles
    Test number
    711126918204
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light only works when cranking

  11. Fail183,758 miles (+2,181)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,758 miles
    Test number
    242520108600
    • DangerousCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill. front of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill .behind arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of arch . inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light only works when cranking

  12. Pass181,577 miles (+2,865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    181,577 miles
    Test number
    890933522173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  13. Pass178,712 miles (+5)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    178,712 miles
    Test number
    353857960701
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside side running lamps not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear leaf springs weakening
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  14. Fail178,707 miles (+3,043)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,707 miles
    Test number
    133674258159
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside side running lamps not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear leaf springs weakening
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  15. Pass175,664 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    175,664 miles
    Test number
    869256541518
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Tyre Perished
    • AdvisoryUnderside Rear Corroded

  16. Fail175,664 miles (+2,289)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,664 miles
    Test number
    146427886909
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Tyre Perished
    • AdvisoryUnderside Rear Corroded

  17. Pass173,375 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    173,375 miles
    Test number
    231541277684
    • AdvisoryRear brake application/release at 30% maximum limit

  18. Fail173,375 miles (+3,733)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,375 miles
    Test number
    342793221290
    • Repaired at testStop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by side lights (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake application/release at 30% maximum limit

  19. Pass169,642 miles (+59)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    169,642 miles
    Test number
    140474922065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail169,583 miles (+2,998)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,583 miles
    Test number
    828643519448
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leek

  21. Pass166,585 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    166,585 miles
    Test number
    725525015004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail166,543 miles (+3,011)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,543 miles
    Test number
    558677905077
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass163,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    163,532 miles
    Test number
    367759104039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail163,532 miles (+4,120)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,532 miles
    Test number
    485418204059
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass159,412 miles (+6,076)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    159,412 miles
    Test number
    446219452450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass153,336 miles (+7,168)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    153,336 miles
    Test number
    665921612044
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriate

  27. Pass146,168 miles (+6,006)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    146,168 miles
    Test number
    449840451085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail140,162 miles2 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,162 miles
    Test number
    211654250053
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAnchor and shackle and rear springs getting weak.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteRear tyre's starting to wear.

  29. Pass140,162 miles (+9,138)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    140,162 miles
    Test number
    613544950052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAnchor and shackle and rear springs getting weak.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteRear tyre's starting to wear.

  30. Pass131,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    131,024 miles
    Test number
    194014159019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail131,024 miles (+10,015)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,024 miles
    Test number
    372054059052
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  32. Pass121,009 miles (-61,272)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    121,009 miles
    Test number
    743458828021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass182,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    182,281 miles
    Test number
    534213557047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail182,281 miles (+47,869)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,281 miles
    Test number
    703913757073
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteN/side auxillery indicater lens missing/ non mot item

  35. Pass134,412 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    134,412 miles
    Test number
    863944546038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S17 ART

Does S17 ART currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 ART is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 ART?
The MOT on S17 ART is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 ART done?
S17 ART was recorded at 190,300 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 2,784 miles a year.
Has S17 ART ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 ART has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S17 ART ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jan 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S17 ART find?
S17 ART passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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