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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,496 cc

S97 JFTMOT history

S97 JFT is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 21 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 211,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

S97 JFT white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
211,512 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S97 JFT
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
21 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S97 JFT was last recorded at 211,512 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,508 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
8,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 211,512 miles
  • 2024 – 211,497 miles
  • 2023 – 211,355 miles
  • 2021 – 211,333 miles
  • 2020 – 211,315 miles
  • 2019 – 211,297 miles
  • 2018 – 211,297 miles
  • 2016 – 211,296 miles
  • 2015 – 211,296 miles
  • 2013 – 211,293 miles
  • 2012 – 209,745 miles
  • 2011 – 200,973 miles
  • 2010 – 192,097 miles
  • 2009 – 183,423 miles
  • 2008 – 168,746 miles
  • 2007 – 162,900 miles
  • 2006 – 46,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,512 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,512 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    211,512 miles
    Test number
    900483905783
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail211,508 miles (+11)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,508 miles
    Test number
    251273687403
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass211,497 miles (+130)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    211,497 miles
    Test number
    813371948345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass211,367 miles (+12)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    211,367 miles
    Test number
    282073393449
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front crossmember / Handbrake mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  5. Pass211,355 miles (+22)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    211,355 miles
    Test number
    655671702153
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear 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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive top of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPropshaft bearing worn
    • AdvisoryUndersealed underneath

  6. Pass211,333 miles (+18)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    211,333 miles
    Test number
    860004307929
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner BALL JOINT ON STEERING RACK HAS SLIHT PLAY
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is perished in tread area

  7. Pass211,315 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    211,315 miles
    Test number
    972777685998
    • AdvisoryN/S/FRONT TYRE WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGE

  8. Pass211,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    211,297 miles
    Test number
    763136018379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass211,297 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    211,297 miles
    Test number
    185365341671
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake anti slip slightly split

  10. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    160007598297
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass211,296 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    211,296 miles
    Test number
    343642515863
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass211,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    211,296 miles
    Test number
    579863015000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail211,296 miles (+3)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,296 miles
    Test number
    365468105084
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass211,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    211,293 miles
    Test number
    839519303348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail211,293 miles (+1,548)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,293 miles
    Test number
    457408703480
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass209,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    209,745 miles
    Test number
    106565602351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail209,745 miles (+8,772)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,745 miles
    Test number
    576904802311
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass200,973 miles (+8,876)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    200,973 miles
    Test number
    915876571221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass192,097 miles (+8,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    192,097 miles
    Test number
    303824660424
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  20. Pass183,423 miles (+14,677)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    183,423 miles
    Test number
    274391569110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass168,746 miles (+5,846)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    168,746 miles
    Test number
    862031258168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass162,900 miles (+116,229)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    162,900 miles
    Test number
    311210137199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    46,671 miles
    Test number
    721864386018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S97 JFT

Does S97 JFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S97 JFT is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S97 JFT?
The MOT on S97 JFT is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S97 JFT done?
S97 JFT was recorded at 211,512 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 8,340 miles a year.
Has S97 JFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S97 JFT has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S97 JFT 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 S97 JFT find?
S97 JFT passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch; oil leak, but not excessive.

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