
Ford Transit
White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,496 cc
S728 RCFMOT history
S728 RCF is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 21 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2023 and it has passed 11 of 21 MOT tests, with 173,844 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Jun 2023
- Mileage
- 173,844 mi
- At MOT on 20 May 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 11 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,775 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S728 RCF
- 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
- 21 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Jun 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 20 May 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
S728 RCF was last recorded at 173,844 miles on 20 May 2022, 6,412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Nov 2006: 64,383 miles, lower than 111,765 miles on 14 Dec 2005.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 167,432 miles · 7 Jun 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 6,412 miles
- Average per year
- 3,775 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 173,844 miles
- 2021 – 167,432 miles
- 2020 – 163,002 miles
- 2014 – 161,500 miles
- 2013 – 158,443 miles
- 2012 – 155,737 miles
- 2011 – 148,690 miles
- 2010 – 147,103 miles
- 2009 – 140,842 miles
- 2007 – 125,034 miles
- 2006 – 64,383 miles
- 2005 – 111,765 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor blow from exhaust down pipe join and rear back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body heavily sealed
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBody starting to corrode
- AdvisoryInner sills starting to corrode
- AdvisoryProp shaft dome slightly wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisorySlight wear in steering systemRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryWiring loose at rearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2005–2011
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member
Major2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
21 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,844 miles (+6,412)14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 173,844 miles
- Test number
- 159239689662
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor blow from exhaust down pipe join and rear back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body heavily sealed
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBody starting to corrode
- AdvisoryInner sills starting to corrode
- AdvisoryProp shaft dome slightly worn
- AdvisorySlight wear in steering system
- AdvisoryWiring loose at rear
Pass167,432 miles (+15)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 167,432 miles
- Test number
- 339874068505
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryLeaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body heavily body protection coated
- AdvisoryAir filter loose
- AdvisoryProp shaft dome slightly worn
- AdvisorySlight play in wheel bearings
- AdvisorySlight wear in steering system
- AdvisoryWasher bottle slight insecure
- AdvisoryWiring loose at rear
Fail167,417 miles (+42)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,417 miles
- Test number
- 528217266364
- MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aim 'kick up' to right with no convertor or mask fitted (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBattery terminals loose
Fail167,375 miles (+4,373)11 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,375 miles
- Test number
- 639692963397
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit insecure and mounting corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBody insecure body rail corroded n/s and o/s (6.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAir box and power steering reservoir insecure
Pass163,002 miles (+1,502)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2021
- Odometer
- 163,002 miles
- Test number
- 355245181943
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,500 miles (+3,057)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 161,500 miles
- Test number
- 928551094245
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass158,443 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 158,443 miles
- Test number
- 289329183256
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Fail158,443 miles (+2,706)8 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,443 miles
- Test number
- 805891283271
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass155,737 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 155,737 miles
- Test number
- 319763492246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,737 miles (+7,047)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,737 miles
- Test number
- 355871992438
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass148,690 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 148,690 miles
- Test number
- 509792071224
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Fail148,690 miles (+1,587)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,690 miles
- Test number
- 777661071204
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass147,103 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 147,103 miles
- Test number
- 474629820206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,102 miles (+6,260)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,102 miles
- Test number
- 312268620237
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass140,842 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 140,842 miles
- Test number
- 780204189153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,842 miles (+15,808)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,842 miles
- Test number
- 653183189185
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass125,034 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 125,034 miles
- Test number
- 102917047425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,034 miles (+60,651)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,034 miles
- Test number
- 741337747007
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Fail64,383 miles (-47,382)15 failures7 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,383 miles
- Test number
- 302853636318
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteCorrosion left and right inner step areas.
- NoteCorrosion left front inner wing under bonnet.
- NoteLeft rear outer tyre side wall scuffed.
- NoteLeft rear park cable partially seized.
- NoteRight top marker lamp not working.
- NoteSome play left side steering rack.
Pass111,765 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 111,765 miles
- Test number
- 104808745328
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Fail111,764 miles2 dangerous5 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,764 miles
- Test number
- 734542845363
- DangerousOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
- DangerousSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- FailureBrake rod has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Questions about S728 RCF
- Does S728 RCF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S728 RCF expired on 6 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S728 RCF?
- The MOT on S728 RCF expired on 6 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S728 RCF done?
- S728 RCF was recorded at 173,844 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2022, an average of 3,775 miles a year.
- Has S728 RCF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S728 RCF has failed 10 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2021.
- Has the mileage on S728 RCF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Nov 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S728 RCF find?
- S728 RCF passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2022 with 14 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor blow from exhaust down pipe join and rear back box, and 11 more.
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