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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,496 cc

S742 ARCMOT history

S742 ARC is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 17 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 43,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

S742 ARC white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
43,800 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S742 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
17 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S742 ARC was last recorded at 43,800 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,464 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
336 miles
Average per year
1,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,800 miles
  • 2025 – 43,464 miles
  • 2023 – 42,483 miles
  • 2022 – 41,477 miles
  • 2021 – 41,326 miles
  • 2020 – 41,290 miles
  • 2019 – 41,000 miles
  • 2018 – 39,879 miles
  • 2017 – 38,741 miles
  • 2016 – 35,096 miles
  • 2015 – 33,003 miles
  • 2014 – 32,927 miles
  • 2013 – 31,948 miles
  • 2012 – 31,400 miles
  • 2011 – 30,765 miles
  • 2010 – 28,517 miles
  • 2009 – 25,552 miles
  • 2007 – 21,127 miles
  • 2006 – 18,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,800 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.

  • Exhaust rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nsr top light inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Osf top light inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,800 miles (+336)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    43,800 miles
    Test number
    358798399164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass43,464 miles (+981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    43,464 miles
    Test number
    899008927880
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass42,483 miles (+1,006)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    42,483 miles
    Test number
    725528235687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,477 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    41,477 miles
    Test number
    733001988920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,326 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    41,326 miles
    Test number
    273480076344
    • AdvisoryBoth front + nsr tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryNsr top light inop
    • AdvisoryOsf top light inop

  6. Fail41,321 miles (+31)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,321 miles
    Test number
    515535770501
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres + nsr perishing
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryNsr top light inop
    • AdvisoryOsf top light inop

  7. Fail41,290 miles (+290)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,290 miles
    Test number
    129161071444
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOsr hand cable outter protective cover coming apart
    • AdvisoryRear view mirror insecure

  8. Pass41,000 miles (+1,121)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,000 miles
    Test number
    785389718572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,879 miles (+1,138)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    39,879 miles
    Test number
    605906565859
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake cable casing deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside front / nearside rear tyres perishing

  10. Pass38,741 miles (+3,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    38,741 miles
    Test number
    562191152118
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake outer cable

  11. Pass35,096 miles (+2,093)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    35,096 miles
    Test number
    353249523219
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake cable slight deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak oil filter

  12. Pass33,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    33,003 miles
    Test number
    620339190296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail33,003 miles (+76)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,003 miles
    Test number
    584516472798
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Fail32,927 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,927 miles
    Test number
    575209764102
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass32,927 miles (+979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    32,927 miles
    Test number
    709179264137
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass31,948 miles (+548)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    31,948 miles
    Test number
    265938203208
    • NoteBOTH REAR UPPER MARKER LAMPS INOPERATIVE.
    • NoteEXHAUST BLOW AROUND MANIFOLD JOIN.
    • NoteEXHAUST FRONT SECTION CORRODED AROUND 'FLEXI'.
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT UPPER MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE.
    • NoteOFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP LENSES FADED.
    • NoteOFFSIDE REAR PARK-BRAKE CABLE OUTER CASING DAMAGED.
    • NotePOWER STEERING DRIVE BELT SLACK.
    • NoteSLIGHT DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE.

  17. Pass31,400 miles (+635)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,400 miles
    Test number
    576574712116
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE PADS STARTING TO CRUMBLE AND BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HEAVILY CRACKING.
    • NoteOFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE HEADLAMP LENSES DISCOLOURED.
    • NotePOWER STEERING DRIVE BELT SLACK.

  18. Pass30,765 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    30,765 miles
    Test number
    278184501431
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s and n/s front brake discs pitted

  19. Fail30,765 miles (+2,248)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,765 miles
    Test number
    526284401121
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s and n/s front brake discs pitted

  20. Pass28,517 miles (+2,965)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    28,517 miles
    Test number
    204731090033
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED.
    • NoteRADIATOR COOLING FAN VISCOUS COUPLING SIEZED.
    • NoteSLIGHT IMBALANCE AT REAR BRAKES.

  21. Pass25,552 miles (+4,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,552 miles
    Test number
    593199369006
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass21,127 miles (+2,349)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    21,127 miles
    Test number
    920328857196
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteN/s rear upper marker lamp inoperative

  23. Pass18,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    18,778 miles
    Test number
    593672446103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S742 ARC

Does S742 ARC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S742 ARC is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S742 ARC?
The MOT on S742 ARC is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S742 ARC done?
S742 ARC was recorded at 43,800 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 1,234 miles a year.
Has S742 ARC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S742 ARC has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on S742 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 S742 ARC find?
S742 ARC passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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