
Ford Transit
White · Diesel · 2004 · 2,402 cc
S26 ELVMOT history
S26 ELV is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 12 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 81,270 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 81,270 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 16 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 2,886 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S26 ELV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,402 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 12 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S26 ELV was last recorded at 81,270 miles on 26 Aug 2025, 6,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 30 Jan 2008: 7,331 miles, lower than 27,496 miles on 8 Jan 2007.
- 26 Aug 2015: 54,568 miles, lower than 54,596 miles on 25 Aug 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 75,200 miles · 30 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,070 miles
- Average per year
- 2,886 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 81,270 miles
- 2024 – 75,200 miles
- 2023 – 72,241 miles
- 2022 – 72,047 miles
- 2020 – 70,746 miles
- 2019 – 69,113 miles
- 2018 – 67,648 miles
- 2016 – 59,966 miles
- 2015 – 54,568 miles
- 2014 – 51,828 miles
- 2013 – 45,843 miles
- 2012 – 35,533 miles
- 2010 – 26,410 miles
- 2009 – 20,766 miles
- 2008 – 7,351 miles
- 2007 – 27,496 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
27 tests since 8 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,270 miles (+6,070)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 81,270 miles
- Test number
- 971538170465
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass75,200 miles (+2,959)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 75,200 miles
- Test number
- 645290192602
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,241 miles (+194)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 72,241 miles
- Test number
- 936001023730
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Fail72,047 miles (+1,301)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,047 miles
- Test number
- 441405622613
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Side door (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury Excess Corrosion (6.2.8 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Within 30cm of engine mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Door not opening from inside
- AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Excess corrosion under vehicle on rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass70,746 miles (+1,633)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 70,746 miles
- Test number
- 374901214885
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one bulb in high level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside middle under body by step very corroded getting close to seat bolts
- AdvisoryCentre brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryUnder body holed and corroded
Pass69,113 miles1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 69,113 miles
- Test number
- 515702614324
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front chassis - visible from under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroding
- AdvisoryNearside & offside front suspension arms - rear bushes perishing slightly
- AdvisoryNearside & offside sills corroded - not in prescribed area
- AdvisoryRear step & crossmember damaged & corroding
- AdvisoryVarious body panels damaged & corroding
Fail69,113 miles (+1,465)1 major1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,113 miles
- Test number
- 198161576525
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside & offside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front chassis - visible from under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroding
- AdvisoryNearside & offside front suspension arms - rear bushes perishing slightly
- AdvisoryNearside & offside sills corroded - not in prescribed area
- AdvisoryRear step & crossmember damaged & corroding
- AdvisoryVarious body panels damaged & corroding
Pass67,648 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 67,648 miles
- Test number
- 312417281874
- AdvisoryFront both lower arm rear bushes perished
- AdvisoryUnder body corriosn holes in side sills not in prescribed area
Fail67,647 miles (+7,681)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,647 miles
- Test number
- 194579509661
- FailureDriver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront both lower arm rear bushes perished
- AdvisoryUnder body corriosn holes in side sills not in prescribed area
Pass59,966 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 59,966 miles
- Test number
- 623023936565
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes starting to perish (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to wear inner edge (4.1.E.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis starting to rust behind rear wheels ( surface rust) (6.1.B.2)
Fail59,966 miles (+5,398)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,966 miles
- Test number
- 857473308540
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes starting to perish (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to wear inner edge (4.1.E.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis starting to rust behind rear wheels ( surface rust) (6.1.B.2)
Pass54,568 miles (-28)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 54,568 miles
- Test number
- 642574963415
- DangerousSpare wheel loose in carrier.
- AdvisoryNearside Entrance/exit door deteriorated but function not impaired sliding door difficult to open (6.2.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion sill damaged and corroded (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine
Fail54,596 miles (+2,768)1 dangerous2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,596 miles
- Test number
- 653631047432
- DangerousSpare wheel loose in carrier.
- FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view wing mirror glass badly damaged. (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Entrance/exit door deteriorated but function not impaired sliding door difficult to open (6.2.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion sill damaged and corroded (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine
Pass51,828 miles4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 51,828 miles
- Test number
- 329906264289
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
- NoteN/s/rear fog light n/w
- NoteNail in n/s/rear tyre
- NoteSlight oil leak from engine
- NoteSpare wheel loose on carrier
Fail51,828 miles (+5,985)1 failure4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,828 miles
- Test number
- 516555864269
- FailureOffside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
- NoteN/s/rear fog light n/w
- NoteNail in n/s/rear tyre
- NoteSlight oil leak from engine
- NoteSpare wheel loose on carrier
Pass45,843 miles (+3)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 45,843 miles
- Test number
- 256788593098
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteWheel nut covers fitted to all wheels at time of test
Fail45,840 miles (+10,307)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,840 miles
- Test number
- 837554893073
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteWheel nut covers fitted to all wheels at time of test
Pass35,533 miles (+3)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 35,533 miles
- Test number
- 537177812052
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak from engine
Fail35,530 miles (+9,120)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,530 miles
- Test number
- 988116612066
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak from engine
Pass26,410 miles4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 26,410 miles
- Test number
- 661201650388
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteChip in w/screen
- NoteOuter front passenger and drivers seatbelt fluffing
- NoteSlight damage to rear step
Fail26,410 miles (+1,986)1 repaired4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,410 miles
- Test number
- 971111250380
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteChip in w/screen
- NoteOuter front passenger and drivers seatbelt fluffing
- NoteSlight damage to rear step
Pass24,424 miles (+3,658)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 24,424 miles
- Test number
- 804113530036
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)
Fail20,766 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,766 miles
- Test number
- 222448269153
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)
Pass20,766 miles (+13,415)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 20,766 miles
- Test number
- 900208769137
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)
Pass7,351 miles (+20)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 7,351 miles
- Test number
- 464051838012
- NoteFront licence plate cracked
Fail7,331 miles (-20,165)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 7,331 miles
- Test number
- 240440438085
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (6.6.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)
- NoteBoth licence plate lights dim
- NoteFront licence plate cracked
Pass27,496 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 27,496 miles
- Test number
- 641518807059
- AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Questions about S26 ELV
- Does S26 ELV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S26 ELV expired on 29 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S26 ELV?
- The MOT on S26 ELV expired on 29 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S26 ELV done?
- S26 ELV was recorded at 81,270 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2025, an average of 2,886 miles a year.
- Has S26 ELV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S26 ELV has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on S26 ELV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 30 Jan 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S26 ELV find?
- S26 ELV passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: offside steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod; oil leak, but not excessive.
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