Ford Transit
White · Diesel · 2002 · 2,402 cc
S3 FSSMOT history
S3 FSS is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 15 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 279,387 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 May 2027
- Mileage
- 279,387 mi
- At MOT on 5 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,992 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 FSS
- 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
- 15 Jul 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 FSS was last recorded at 279,387 miles on 5 May 2026, 730 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 278,657 miles · 17 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 730 miles
- Average per year
- 5,992 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 279,387 miles
- 2025 – 278,657 miles
- 2024 – 277,044 miles
- 2023 – 275,335 miles
- 2022 – 273,672 miles
- 2021 – 272,138 miles
- 2020 – 270,327 miles
- 2019 – 267,136 miles
- 2018 – 262,645 miles
- 2017 – 258,075 miles
- 2016 – 252,990 miles
- 2015 – 247,566 miles
- 2014 – 242,100 miles
- 2012 – 236,852 miles
- 2011 – 236,022 miles
- 2010 – 234,788 miles
- 2009 – 231,608 miles
- 2008 – 213,745 miles
- 2006 – 176,295 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass279,387 miles
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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 Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Brake pedal wearing smooth
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass279,387 miles (+730)3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2027
- Odometer
- 279,387 miles
- Test number
- 644681069242
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass278,657 miles (+31)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 278,657 miles
- Test number
- 453031232092
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail278,626 miles (+1,582)8 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 278,626 miles
- Test number
- 379094869753
- MajorCentral Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass277,044 miles (+25)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 277,044 miles
- Test number
- 594190051893
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Fail277,019 miles (+1,684)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 277,019 miles
- Test number
- 257423124965
- MajorCentral Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Pass275,335 miles (+1,663)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 275,335 miles
- Test number
- 482753120150
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass273,672 miles (+1,534)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 273,672 miles
- Test number
- 985598427104
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass272,138 miles (+30)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 272,138 miles
- Test number
- 244236098163
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fail272,108 miles (+1,781)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 272,108 miles
- Test number
- 935944761040
- MajorOffside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass270,327 miles (+3,191)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 270,327 miles
- Test number
- 118160737947
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass267,136 miles (+4,491)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 267,136 miles
- Test number
- 839590696348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass262,645 miles (+4,570)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 262,645 miles
- Test number
- 376973399190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass258,075 miles (+5,085)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 258,075 miles
- Test number
- 423376300709
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass252,990 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 252,990 miles
- Test number
- 362347114193
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Fail252,986 miles (+5,420)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 252,986 miles
- Test number
- 505885682159
- FailureNearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle park brake low effort (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Pass247,566 miles (+5,466)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 247,566 miles
- Test number
- 925198365039
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass242,100 miles (+5,248)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 242,100 miles
- Test number
- 409033574067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass236,852 miles (+830)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 236,852 miles
- Test number
- 928951832359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass236,022 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 236,022 miles
- Test number
- 338360931233
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail236,022 miles (+1,234)5 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 236,022 miles
- Test number
- 608810231265
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass234,788 miles (+3,180)6 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 234,788 miles
- Test number
- 621766590127
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNail in rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBrake pad rubber wearing
- NoteFront discs worn slightly
- NoteNearside rear anti-roll bush slight free play
- NoteNearside rear handbrake cable has been rubbing on inner rear tyre
- NoteOffside rear drum appears damp (dont think brake fluid poss diff oil)
Pass231,608 miles (+17,863)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2010
- Odometer
- 231,608 miles
- Test number
- 451544139194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass213,745 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2009
- Odometer
- 213,745 miles
- Test number
- 350096838141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail213,745 miles (+37,450)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,745 miles
- Test number
- 900109728125
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass176,295 miles (+14,814)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 176,295 miles
- Test number
- 343706356320
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass161,481 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 161,481 miles
- Test number
- 130103046253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S3 FSS
- Does S3 FSS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 FSS is valid until 4 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S3 FSS?
- The MOT on S3 FSS is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S3 FSS done?
- S3 FSS was recorded at 279,387 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 5,992 miles a year.
- Has S3 FSS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 FSS has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on S3 FSS 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 S3 FSS find?
- S3 FSS passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 3 minor defects: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.
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