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Ford Transit

Beige · Diesel · 1998 · 2,496 cc

S735 ARCMOT history

S735 ARC is a beige diesel Ford Transit first used on 20 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 33 MOT tests, with 135,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

S735 ARC beige Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
135,769 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
33
22 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S735 ARC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
20 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S735 ARC was last recorded at 135,769 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,735 miles · 22 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
4,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,769 miles
  • 2025 – 133,500 miles
  • 2024 – 130,490 miles
  • 2023 – 127,668 miles
  • 2022 – 123,647 miles
  • 2021 – 119,199 miles
  • 2020 – 119,170 miles
  • 2019 – 118,894 miles
  • 2018 – 114,421 miles
  • 2017 – 113,871 miles
  • 2016 – 107,609 miles
  • 2015 – 104,645 miles
  • 2014 – 95,385 miles
  • 2013 – 84,243 miles
  • 2012 – 70,491 miles
  • 2011 – 61,960 miles
  • 2010 – 61,079 miles
  • 2009 – 57,370 miles
  • 2008 – 54,997 miles
  • 2007 – 51,730 miles
  • 2006 – 45,459 miles
  • 2005 – 39,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,769 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

33 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,769 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    135,769 miles
    Test number
    817631129512
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail135,769 miles (+34)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,769 miles
    Test number
    889859100110
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned not fitted correctly (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail135,735 miles (+2,235)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,735 miles
    Test number
    447021869496
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass133,500 miles (+56)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    133,500 miles
    Test number
    683709704224
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower sill corroded

  5. Fail133,444 miles (+2,954)1 dangerous9 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,444 miles
    Test number
    622719030185
    • DangerousNearside Front brake flexy insecure
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake flexy insecure
    • AdvisoryAll required welding chalked up

  6. Pass130,490 miles (+2,822)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    130,490 miles
    Test number
    541123761488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,668 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    127,668 miles
    Test number
    234869967015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll vehicle welding repair work undersealed

  8. Fail127,611 miles (+3,964)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,611 miles
    Test number
    547708371930
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing/arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger & inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wing area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member near suspension spring. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Sill area corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily welded.

  9. Pass123,647 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    123,647 miles
    Test number
    290729025783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail123,647 miles (+66)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,647 miles
    Test number
    140606407572
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail123,581 miles (+4,382)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,581 miles
    Test number
    209326434580
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury back door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer skin sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass119,199 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    119,199 miles
    Test number
    569537080373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail119,195 miles (+25)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,195 miles
    Test number
    376186562949
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill corroded/holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Holed next to existing repair. Rear of wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  14. Pass119,170 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    119,170 miles
    Test number
    626831656719
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear leaf spring rubber sleeve damaged

  15. Fail119,162 miles (+268)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,162 miles
    Test number
    168524144474
    • MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner near side wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting off side rear inner wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear leaf spring rubber sleeve damaged

  16. Pass118,894 miles (+4,473)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,894 miles
    Test number
    550069064184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass114,421 miles (+550)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    114,421 miles
    Test number
    643613061998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass113,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    113,871 miles
    Test number
    649924379917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail113,871 miles (+6,262)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,871 miles
    Test number
    755107820119
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer cill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass107,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    107,609 miles
    Test number
    317992094914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail107,609 miles (+2,964)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,609 miles
    Test number
    803466204016
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  22. Pass104,645 miles (+9,260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    104,645 miles
    Test number
    256105155415
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  23. Pass95,385 miles (+11,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    95,385 miles
    Test number
    979313954167
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass84,243 miles (+13,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    84,243 miles
    Test number
    465083363194
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass70,491 miles (+8,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    70,491 miles
    Test number
    686896832134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  26. Pass61,960 miles (+881)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    61,960 miles
    Test number
    816329751132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass61,079 miles (+3,709)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    61,079 miles
    Test number
    614949610367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass57,370 miles (+2,373)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    57,370 miles
    Test number
    260149899280
    • NoteN,s,r. halfshaft seal slightly weaping

  29. Pass54,997 miles (+3,267)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    54,997 miles
    Test number
    183272928354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass51,730 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    51,730 miles
    Test number
    602430727362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail51,720 miles (+6,261)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,720 miles
    Test number
    600108517345
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  32. Pass45,459 miles (+5,552)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    45,459 miles
    Test number
    660274706321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass39,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    39,907 miles
    Test number
    451248615312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S735 ARC

Does S735 ARC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S735 ARC is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S735 ARC?
The MOT on S735 ARC is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S735 ARC done?
S735 ARC was recorded at 135,769 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 4,642 miles a year.
Has S735 ARC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S735 ARC has failed 11 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S735 ARC 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 S735 ARC find?
S735 ARC passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak.

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