
Ford Transit
Yellow and White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,496 cc
S787 COUMOT history
S787 COU is a yellow and white diesel Ford Transit first used on 30 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Jun 2025 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 201,888 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 201,888 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,519 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S787 COU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- Yellow and White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,496 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 30 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S787 COU was last recorded at 201,888 miles on 22 Jun 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 201,884 miles · 22 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 5,519 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 201,888 miles
- 2023 – 201,884 miles
- 2022 – 201,882 miles
- 2021 – 201,860 miles
- 2018 – 201,855 miles
- 2017 – 201,850 miles
- 2016 – 201,843 miles
- 2015 – 190,116 miles
- 2014 – 177,907 miles
- 2013 – 164,544 miles
- 2012 – 151,171 miles
- 2011 – 137,115 miles
- 2010 – 124,783 miles
- 2009 – 112,956 miles
- 2008 – 103,690 miles
- 2007 – 102,315 miles
- 2006 – 100,560 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded 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.
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2018
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Full MOT history
20 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass201,888 miles (+4)2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 201,888 miles
- Test number
- 186490344032
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass201,884 miles (+2)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 201,884 miles
- Test number
- 989374163266
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass201,882 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 201,882 miles
- Test number
- 225057303241
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Fail201,882 miles (+22)1 dangerous11 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,882 miles
- Test number
- 937250423038
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorFront Wheel bearing has excessive play o/s n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSteering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bent
Pass201,860 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 201,860 miles
- Test number
- 312616370304
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion
Pass201,855 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 201,855 miles
- Test number
- 879217666356
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass201,850 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 201,850 miles
- Test number
- 168919006985
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass201,843 miles (+11,727)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 201,843 miles
- Test number
- 821564526399
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion O/S N/S SILLS (6.1.B.2)
Pass190,116 miles (+12,209)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 190,116 miles
- Test number
- 815138895035
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass177,907 miles (+13,363)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 177,907 miles
- Test number
- 565683394083
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass164,544 miles (+13,373)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 164,544 miles
- Test number
- 545548383050
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
- NoteExhaust deteriorated
Pass151,171 miles (+14,056)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 151,171 miles
- Test number
- 936353592001
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteOil leak
Pass137,115 miles (+12,332)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 137,115 miles
- Test number
- 408839381064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,783 miles (+11,827)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 124,783 miles
- Test number
- 803100690047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,956 miles (+9,266)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 112,956 miles
- Test number
- 174251399423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,690 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 103,690 miles
- Test number
- 712684468079
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Fail103,690 miles (+1,375)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,690 miles
- Test number
- 413213668073
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass102,315 miles (+1,755)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 102,315 miles
- Test number
- 431729777025
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass100,560 miles (+39)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 100,560 miles
- Test number
- 374101246035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,521 miles5 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,521 miles
- Test number
- 363109936080
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureFront Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFront plate cracked
- NoteOil leak
- NotePower steering pipes getting corroded
Questions about S787 COU
- Does S787 COU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S787 COU expired on 21 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S787 COU?
- The MOT on S787 COU expired on 21 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S787 COU done?
- S787 COU was recorded at 201,888 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2024, an average of 5,519 miles a year.
- Has S787 COU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S787 COU has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on S787 COU 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 S787 COU find?
- S787 COU passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2024 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 9 more.
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