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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,496 cc

S728 ARCMOT history

S728 ARC is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 8 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 54,957 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

S728 ARC white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
54,957 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S728 ARC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
8 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S728 ARC was last recorded at 54,957 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 3,501 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Sept 2010: 19,418 miles, lower than 179,669 miles on 8 Sept 2009.

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
51,456 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,501 miles
Average per year
2,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,957 miles
  • 2025 – 51,456 miles
  • 2024 – 48,418 miles
  • 2023 – 46,017 miles
  • 2022 – 41,483 miles
  • 2021 – 36,860 miles
  • 2020 – 36,046 miles
  • 2019 – 34,468 miles
  • 2018 – 31,766 miles
  • 2016 – 30,418 miles
  • 2014 – 24,742 miles
  • 2013 – 24,162 miles
  • 2012 – 22,649 miles
  • 2011 – 21,249 miles
  • 2010 – 19,418 miles
  • 2009 – 179,669 miles
  • 2008 – 16,412 miles
  • 2007 – 14,624 miles
  • 2006 – 13,288 miles
  • 2005 – 12,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,957 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,957 miles (+3,501)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    54,957 miles
    Test number
    693333180893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,456 miles (+3,038)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    51,456 miles
    Test number
    357140627043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass48,418 miles (+2,401)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    48,418 miles
    Test number
    297956915421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass46,017 miles (+4,534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    46,017 miles
    Test number
    406066880727
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass41,483 miles (+4,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    41,483 miles
    Test number
    578950212940
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass36,860 miles (+814)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    36,860 miles
    Test number
    790994150352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,046 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    36,046 miles
    Test number
    997219664056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail36,046 miles (+1,578)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,046 miles
    Test number
    217819135560
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass34,468 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    34,468 miles
    Test number
    773977796783
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail34,468 miles (+2,702)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,468 miles
    Test number
    439646999326
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass31,766 miles (+1,348)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    31,766 miles
    Test number
    986724605676
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
  12. Pass30,418 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    30,418 miles
    Test number
    675838991828
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm + worn uneven (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
  13. Fail30,418 miles (+2,659)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,418 miles
    Test number
    518660059389
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm + worn uneven (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
  14. Pass27,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    27,759 miles
    Test number
    129373967478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail27,759 miles (+3,017)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,759 miles
    Test number
    716579501702
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  16. Pass24,742 miles (+580)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    24,742 miles
    Test number
    188376794191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,162 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    24,162 miles
    Test number
    809325843215
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteADVISE POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED
  18. Fail24,162 miles (+1,513)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,162 miles
    Test number
    588985843275
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteADVISE POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED
  19. Pass22,649 miles (+1,400)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    22,649 miles
    Test number
    368766832489
    • NoteBoth front wheel arches corroded
  20. Pass21,249 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    21,249 miles
    Test number
    608736251295
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
  21. Fail21,249 miles (+1,831)1 dangerous3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,249 miles
    Test number
    745838441233
    • DangerousBrake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
  22. Pass19,418 miles (-160,251)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    19,418 miles
    Test number
    361590850401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass179,669 miles (+163,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    179,669 miles
    Test number
    374011559481
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  24. Pass16,412 miles (+1,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    16,412 miles
    Test number
    810012858252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  25. Pass14,624 miles (+1,336)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    14,624 miles
    Test number
    404899447263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,288 miles (+897)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    13,288 miles
    Test number
    801037146228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass12,391 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    12,391 miles
    Test number
    503922055287
    • NoteRIGHT REAR TYRE WALL CRACKING.

Questions about S728 ARC

Does S728 ARC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S728 ARC is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S728 ARC?
The MOT on S728 ARC is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S728 ARC done?
S728 ARC was recorded at 54,957 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 2,076 miles a year.
Has S728 ARC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S728 ARC has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on S728 ARC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Sept 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S728 ARC find?
S728 ARC passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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