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Ford Transit

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

S23 MSBMOT history

S23 MSB is a black diesel Ford Transit first used on 8 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 162,503 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

S23 MSB black Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
162,503 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 MSB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 MSB was last recorded at 162,503 miles on 18 May 2026, 1,450 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,053 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,450 miles
Average per year
7,172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,503 miles
  • 2025 – 161,053 miles
  • 2024 – 159,997 miles
  • 2023 – 157,418 miles
  • 2022 – 155,917 miles
  • 2021 – 154,253 miles
  • 2020 – 153,983 miles
  • 2019 – 147,415 miles
  • 2018 – 139,230 miles
  • 2017 – 135,376 miles
  • 2016 – 107,533 miles
  • 2015 – 85,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,503 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy both sides front (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight oil leakRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,503 miles (+1,450)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    162,503 miles
    Test number
    889008220043
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy both sides front (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  2. Pass161,053 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    161,053 miles
    Test number
    805956368556
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  3. Fail161,053 miles (+1,056)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,053 miles
    Test number
    303147132387
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake servo to abs pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  4. Pass159,997 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    159,997 miles
    Test number
    554266303990
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  5. Fail159,997 miles (+2,579)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,997 miles
    Test number
    987695383534
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  6. Pass157,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    157,418 miles
    Test number
    976521837435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail157,418 miles (+1,501)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,418 miles
    Test number
    796773712595
    • DangerousNearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured spring eye (5.3.1 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass155,917 miles (+1,664)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    155,917 miles
    Test number
    214343531080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass154,253 miles (+270)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    154,253 miles
    Test number
    681661059802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass153,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    153,983 miles
    Test number
    430596743922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail153,983 miles (+6,568)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,983 miles
    Test number
    902655567975
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass147,415 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    147,415 miles
    Test number
    137874597175
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail147,415 miles (+8,185)2 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,415 miles
    Test number
    566277558540
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass139,230 miles (+3,854)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    139,230 miles
    Test number
    456868374661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  15. Pass135,376 miles (+27,843)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    135,376 miles
    Test number
    327130390581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  16. Pass107,533 miles (+22,038)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    107,533 miles
    Test number
    269627055482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,495 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    85,495 miles
    Test number
    517414935214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Fail85,495 miles3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,495 miles
    Test number
    595224135219
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about S23 MSB

Does S23 MSB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 MSB is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 MSB?
The MOT on S23 MSB is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 MSB done?
S23 MSB was recorded at 162,503 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 7,172 miles a year.
Has S23 MSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 MSB has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S23 MSB 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 S23 MSB find?
S23 MSB passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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