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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.

S26 ELV white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass81,270 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. Pass75,200 miles (+2,959)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    75,200 miles
    Test number
    645290192602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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)
  23. 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)
  24. 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)
  25. Pass7,351 miles (+20)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    7,351 miles
    Test number
    464051838012
    • NoteFront licence plate cracked
  26. 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
  27. 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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