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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.

S787 COU yellow Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass201,888 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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)
  7. 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)
  8. 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)
  9. 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
  10. 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)
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. Pass137,115 miles (+12,332)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    137,115 miles
    Test number
    408839381064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass124,783 miles (+11,827)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    124,783 miles
    Test number
    803100690047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass112,956 miles (+9,266)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    112,956 miles
    Test number
    174251399423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. Pass100,560 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    100,560 miles
    Test number
    374101246035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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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