Ford Transit
Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,496 cc
S727 BARMOT history
S727 BAR is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 3 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 166,939 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 166,939 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,809 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S727 BAR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,496 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 3 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S727 BAR was last recorded at 166,939 miles on 7 Jul 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 166,937 miles · 1 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 3,809 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 166,939 miles
- 2024 – 165,646 miles
- 2023 – 163,259 miles
- 2022 – 161,263 miles
- 2014 – 159,007 miles
- 2013 – 156,678 miles
- 2011 – 147,282 miles
- 2010 – 139,231 miles
- 2009 – 128,995 miles
- 2008 – 121,416 miles
- 2006 – 105,373 miles
- 2005 – 91,976 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass166,939 miles
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
15 tests since 1 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,939 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 166,939 miles
- Test number
- 433214947858
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
Fail166,937 miles (+1,291)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,937 miles
- Test number
- 147686129499
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
Pass165,646 miles (+2,387)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 165,646 miles
- Test number
- 977059241035
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Leaf springs corroded
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bodywork chassis and innersills showing corrosion and some areas and components covered with underseal (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass163,259 miles (+1,996)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 163,259 miles
- Test number
- 351391359791
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components showing corrosion
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody and components covered in underseal
Pass161,263 miles (+2,256)1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 161,263 miles
- Test number
- 611910395054
- MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass159,007 miles (+2,329)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 159,007 miles
- Test number
- 835165614164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,678 miles (+27)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 156,678 miles
- Test number
- 336101833073
- NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
- NoteRear of chassis corroded
Fail156,651 miles (+9,369)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,651 miles
- Test number
- 906689123042
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
- NoteRear of chassis corroded
Pass147,282 miles (+8,051)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 147,282 miles
- Test number
- 826122911385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,231 miles (+10,236)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 139,231 miles
- Test number
- 393909940406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,995 miles (+11)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 128,995 miles
- Test number
- 120233259269
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNearside mirror cracked
Fail128,984 miles (+7,568)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,984 miles
- Test number
- 364642959255
- FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNearside mirror cracked
Pass121,416 miles (+16,043)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 121,416 miles
- Test number
- 372805938225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,373 miles (+13,397)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 105,373 miles
- Test number
- 410474106324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,976 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 91,976 miles
- Test number
- 473365005483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S727 BAR
- Does S727 BAR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S727 BAR expired on 6 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S727 BAR?
- The MOT on S727 BAR expired on 6 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S727 BAR done?
- S727 BAR was recorded at 166,939 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2025, an average of 3,809 miles a year.
- Has S727 BAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S727 BAR has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on S727 BAR 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 S727 BAR find?
- S727 BAR passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2025 with 5 advisories: front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.
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