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Ford Transit

Beige · Diesel · 1998 · 2,496 cc

S741 ARCMOT history

S741 ARC is a beige diesel Ford Transit first used on 17 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 36 MOT tests, with 75,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

S741 ARC beige Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
75,181 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
36
22 passed · 14 failed
Per year
2,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S741 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
17 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S741 ARC was last recorded at 75,181 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 1,396 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,785 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,396 miles
Average per year
2,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,181 miles
  • 2025 – 73,785 miles
  • 2024 – 73,092 miles
  • 2023 – 71,094 miles
  • 2022 – 67,547 miles
  • 2021 – 63,015 miles
  • 2020 – 62,974 miles
  • 2019 – 62,423 miles
  • 2018 – 61,276 miles
  • 2017 – 58,730 miles
  • 2016 – 57,664 miles
  • 2015 – 55,396 miles
  • 2014 – 53,601 miles
  • 2013 – 48,794 miles
  • 2012 – 46,745 miles
  • 2011 – 42,960 miles
  • 2010 – 38,573 miles
  • 2009 – 36,027 miles
  • 2008 – 33,958 miles
  • 2007 – 30,611 miles
  • 2006 – 28,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,181 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and sills out riggers signs of corrosion throughout .wax oil protection needs cleaning back and treating (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

36 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,181 miles (+1,396)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    75,181 miles
    Test number
    155824904253
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and sills out riggers signs of corrosion throughout .wax oil protection needs cleaning back and treating (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass73,785 miles (+693)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    73,785 miles
    Test number
    816484586602
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExternal body corroded throughout
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met the requirements, may need adjustment or repair
    • AdvisorySlight play found at both front road wheels whilst jacked
    • AdvisoryStep support corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside has been previously wax oiled
    • AdvisoryVehicle corroded throughout, especially sills

  3. Pass73,092 miles (+1,998)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    73,092 miles
    Test number
    507852306462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass71,094 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    71,094 miles
    Test number
    551805421687
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

  5. Fail71,081 miles (+3,534)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,081 miles
    Test number
    855847987892
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch by top shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch by top shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

  6. Pass67,547 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    67,547 miles
    Test number
    772514670975
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail67,547 miles (+4,532)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,547 miles
    Test number
    246144418082
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass63,015 miles (+41)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    63,015 miles
    Test number
    638924022075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass62,974 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    62,974 miles
    Test number
    847904901864
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail62,962 miles (+539)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,962 miles
    Test number
    160290240543
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust and manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch and inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass62,423 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,423 miles
    Test number
    180632887131
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail62,384 miles (+1,108)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,384 miles
    Test number
    248629825523
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to manifold gasket (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass61,276 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    61,276 miles
    Test number
    483559417051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis seam slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear n/s and o/s slight corrosion to inner bodywork

  14. Fail61,276 miles (+2,546)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,276 miles
    Test number
    896983182899
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis seam slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded

  15. Pass58,730 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    58,730 miles
    Test number
    505948520820
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear chassis above axle corroded

  16. Fail58,730 miles (+1,066)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,730 miles
    Test number
    805178104840
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded torsion bar mount (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear chassis above axle corroded

  17. Pass57,664 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    57,664 miles
    Test number
    926417056532
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Outer chassis above axle corroded

  18. Fail57,664 miles (+2,268)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,664 miles
    Test number
    286630162064
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Outer chassis above axle corroded

  19. Pass55,396 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    55,396 miles
    Test number
    432037476761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner wing corrosion

  20. Fail55,391 miles (+1,790)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,391 miles
    Test number
    736423984844
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner wing corrosion

  21. Pass53,601 miles (+4,807)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    53,601 miles
    Test number
    325885434325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFoward part of osf chassis rail corroded
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteOs outer sill corroding
    • NoteOsf inner sill corroded
    • NoteOsr quarter corroded

  22. Pass48,794 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    48,794 miles
    Test number
    656834353399
    • NoteMetal parts of front brake hoses corroded
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perish

  23. Fail48,794 miles (+2,049)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,794 miles
    Test number
    679903053352
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteMetal parts of front brake hoses corroded
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perish

  24. Pass46,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    46,745 miles
    Test number
    199667142302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail46,745 miles (+3,785)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,745 miles
    Test number
    909577142381
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass42,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    42,960 miles
    Test number
    439936331490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail42,960 miles (+4,387)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,960 miles
    Test number
    165465631346
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Pass38,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    38,573 miles
    Test number
    412037150328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail38,573 miles (+2,546)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,573 miles
    Test number
    422835250429
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  30. Pass36,027 miles (+2,069)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    36,027 miles
    Test number
    740653119372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass33,958 miles (+1,779)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    33,958 miles
    Test number
    910708058336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass32,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    32,179 miles
    Test number
    844057158185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail32,179 miles (+1,568)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,179 miles
    Test number
    710667258158
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  34. Pass30,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    30,611 miles
    Test number
    791088957169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail30,611 miles (+1,706)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,611 miles
    Test number
    240778757199
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  36. Pass28,905 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    28,905 miles
    Test number
    793232756130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about S741 ARC

Does S741 ARC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S741 ARC is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S741 ARC?
The MOT on S741 ARC is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S741 ARC done?
S741 ARC was recorded at 75,181 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 2,297 miles a year.
Has S741 ARC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S741 ARC has failed 14 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on S741 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 S741 ARC find?
S741 ARC passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and sills out riggers signs of corrosion throughout .wax oil protection needs cleaning back and treating.

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