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Ford Transit

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 2,198 cc

S6 SMYMOT history

S6 SMY is a red diesel Ford Transit first used on 27 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 108,382 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

S6 SMY red Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
108,382 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 SMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 SMY was last recorded at 108,382 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,323 miles · 20 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
5,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,382 miles
  • 2025 – 107,871 miles
  • 2024 – 104,293 miles
  • 2023 – 100,707 miles
  • 2022 – 96,984 miles
  • 2021 – 92,632 miles
  • 2020 – 87,904 miles
  • 2019 – 83,871 miles
  • 2018 – 80,041 miles
  • 2017 – 71,819 miles
  • 2016 – 64,004 miles
  • 2015 – 57,122 miles
  • 2014 – 50,704 miles
  • 2013 – 42,281 miles
  • 2012 – 34,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,382 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth rear outer 'chassis' sections corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated 195 70 15Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded after central join

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,382 miles (+59)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    108,382 miles
    Test number
    731152169616
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer 'chassis' sections corroding
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated 195 70 15
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail108,323 miles (+452)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,323 miles
    Test number
    860321450957
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bolt in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both inner sills and nearside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer 'chassis' sections corroding
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated 195 70 15
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass107,871 miles (+3,578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    107,871 miles
    Test number
    942633845011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass104,293 miles (+7)2 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    104,293 miles
    Test number
    202288012250
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded after central join (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in oil (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole inner central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion underside vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail104,286 miles (+3,579)2 dangerous3 major2 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,286 miles
    Test number
    816463486158
    • DangerousNearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded after central join (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in oil (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole inner central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive large (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion underside vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass100,707 miles (+3,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    100,707 miles
    Test number
    149530732158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass96,984 miles (+4,352)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    96,984 miles
    Test number
    252438560731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    92,632 miles
    Test number
    785036208795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail92,632 miles (+4,728)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,632 miles
    Test number
    596299097585
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass87,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    87,904 miles
    Test number
    637877241045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail87,904 miles (+4,033)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,904 miles
    Test number
    218632508199
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass83,871 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,871 miles
    Test number
    770174518060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Fail83,871 miles (+3,830)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,871 miles
    Test number
    514792406066
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass80,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    80,041 miles
    Test number
    668501746937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail80,041 miles (+8,222)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,041 miles
    Test number
    932853504920
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass71,819 miles (+7,815)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    71,819 miles
    Test number
    928690083586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,004 miles
    Test number
    826637781570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,004 miles (+6,882)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,004 miles
    Test number
    787455747699
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass57,122 miles (+6,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,122 miles
    Test number
    655349085197
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass50,704 miles (+8,423)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    50,704 miles
    Test number
    188954184174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,281 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,281 miles
    Test number
    279046293129
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  22. Pass42,281 miles (+7,878)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    42,281 miles
    Test number
    495916493178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,403 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    34,403 miles
    Test number
    738551792157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S6 SMY

Does S6 SMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 SMY is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S6 SMY?
The MOT on S6 SMY is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 SMY done?
S6 SMY was recorded at 108,382 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 5,263 miles a year.
Has S6 SMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 SMY has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S6 SMY 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 S6 SMY find?
S6 SMY passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: both rear outer 'chassis' sections corroding; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated 195 70 15, and 2 more.

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