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Ford Transit

Beige · Diesel · 1998 · 2,496 cc

S788 RYBMOT history

S788 RYB is a beige diesel Ford Transit first used on 18 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 116,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

S788 RYB beige Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
116,720 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S788 RYB
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
18 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S788 RYB was last recorded at 116,720 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 3,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,397 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,323 miles
Average per year
3,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,720 miles
  • 2025 – 113,397 miles
  • 2024 – 111,171 miles
  • 2023 – 105,898 miles
  • 2022 – 101,117 miles
  • 2021 – 96,619 miles
  • 2020 – 92,876 miles
  • 2019 – 88,462 miles
  • 2018 – 83,165 miles
  • 2017 – 77,594 miles
  • 2016 – 77,313 miles
  • 2015 – 76,288 miles
  • 2014 – 75,541 miles
  • 2013 – 73,321 miles
  • 2012 – 66,460 miles
  • 2011 – 62,049 miles
  • 2010 – 58,437 miles
  • 2009 – 55,944 miles
  • 2008 – 50,833 miles
  • 2007 – 45,799 miles
  • 2006 – 42,319 miles
  • 2005 – 35,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,720 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch corroding
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroding
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (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

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both sides

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Spare tyre defective flat

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear brakes noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,720 miles (+3,323)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    116,720 miles
    Test number
    744047869687
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass113,397 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    113,397 miles
    Test number
    539808350298
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail113,397 miles (+2,226)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,397 miles
    Test number
    946706062657
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSpare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass111,171 miles (+36)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    111,171 miles
    Test number
    521901462024
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat

  5. Fail111,135 miles (+5,237)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,135 miles
    Test number
    402052274806
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat

  6. Pass105,898 miles (+4,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    105,898 miles
    Test number
    510365750741
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass101,117 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    101,117 miles
    Test number
    581821467822
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail101,104 miles (+4,485)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,104 miles
    Test number
    379414611297
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass96,619 miles (+3,743)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    96,619 miles
    Test number
    872852750220
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy

  10. Pass92,876 miles (+4,414)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    92,876 miles
    Test number
    731075492750
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass88,462 miles (+5,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    88,462 miles
    Test number
    462636108033
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex area (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass83,165 miles (+5,571)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    83,165 miles
    Test number
    532380541016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,594 miles (+281)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,594 miles
    Test number
    916934285568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,313 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    77,313 miles
    Test number
    772850830251
    • AdvisoryRear brakes noisy

  15. Fail77,313 miles (+1,025)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,313 miles
    Test number
    663824471906
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes noisy

  16. Pass76,288 miles (+747)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    76,288 miles
    Test number
    737348715207
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear brakes noisy

  17. Pass75,541 miles (+2,220)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    75,541 miles
    Test number
    368124924450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s windscreen slightly marked

  18. Pass73,321 miles (+6,861)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    73,321 miles
    Test number
    885524423298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,460 miles (+4,411)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    66,460 miles
    Test number
    647259912269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,049 miles (+3,612)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    62,049 miles
    Test number
    646862021294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,437 miles (+2,493)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    58,437 miles
    Test number
    320093590193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,944 miles (+5,111)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    55,944 miles
    Test number
    950773929274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,833 miles (+5,034)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    50,833 miles
    Test number
    323686508429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,799 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,799 miles
    Test number
    344155697181
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass45,799 miles (+3,480)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    45,799 miles
    Test number
    714195397152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,319 miles (+6,849)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    42,319 miles
    Test number
    920746006251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    35,470 miles
    Test number
    503076305250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S788 RYB

Does S788 RYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S788 RYB is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S788 RYB?
The MOT on S788 RYB is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S788 RYB done?
S788 RYB was recorded at 116,720 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 3,935 miles a year.
Has S788 RYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S788 RYB has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S788 RYB 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 S788 RYB find?
S788 RYB passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, and 11 more.

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