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Ford Transit

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

S97 UOAMOT history

S97 UOA is a grey diesel Ford Transit first used on 1 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 88,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

S97 UOA grey Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
88,330 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S97 UOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S97 UOA was last recorded at 88,330 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jul 2025: 88,330 miles, lower than 169,407 miles on 2 Dec 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
88,330 miles · 19 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,330 miles
  • 2025 – 88,330 miles
  • 2023 – 169,407 miles
  • 2022 – 161,935 miles
  • 2021 – 144,442 miles
  • 2020 – 126,357 miles
  • 2019 – 119,357 miles
  • 2018 – 111,400 miles
  • 2017 – 102,602 miles
  • 2016 – 89,541 miles
  • 2015 – 84,242 miles
  • 2014 – 80,741 miles
  • 2013 – 77,338 miles
  • 2012 – 74,076 miles
  • 2011 – 67,904 miles
  • 2010 – 64,836 miles
  • 2009 – 62,514 miles
  • 2008 – 58,783 miles
  • 2007 – 51,967 miles
  • 2005 – 45,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,330 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Under body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,330 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    88,330 miles
    Test number
    858868543225
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass88,330 miles (-81,077)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    88,330 miles
    Test number
    346359532897
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass169,407 miles (+7,472)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    169,407 miles
    Test number
    421629958947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
  4. Pass161,935 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    161,935 miles
    Test number
    162702898980
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
  5. Fail161,935 miles (+17,493)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,935 miles
    Test number
    719050658076
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
  6. Pass144,442 miles4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    144,442 miles
    Test number
    181243241756
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Fail144,442 miles (+18,085)2 major4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,442 miles
    Test number
    846330071709
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass126,357 miles (+7,000)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    126,357 miles
    Test number
    734808466905
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
    • AdvisoryLower body covered in mud
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass119,357 miles (+7,957)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,357 miles
    Test number
    917467254757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal anti slip provision worn
    • AdvisoryClutch biting point high
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip provision missing
    • AdvisoryFloor of cab underneath has surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily muded
  10. Pass111,400 miles (+8,798)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    111,400 miles
    Test number
    175367225192
    • AdvisoryBumper slightly miss aligned
    • AdvisoryN/s inner wing weld repair under bonnet
    • AdvisorySome areas under body has weld repairs under sealed can not fully inspect
    • AdvisorySteps inner wings chassis has under seal
    • AdvisoryWishbone bushes deterioated
  11. Pass102,602 miles (+13,061)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    102,602 miles
    Test number
    979962543961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,541 miles (+5,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    89,541 miles
    Test number
    649566341217
    • AdvisoryScreen cracked at top of zone A
  13. Pass84,242 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    84,242 miles
    Test number
    159835555491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail84,223 miles (+3,482)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,223 miles
    Test number
    267761055010
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  15. Pass80,741 miles (+3,403)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    80,741 miles
    Test number
    298919854067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,338 miles (+3,262)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    77,338 miles
    Test number
    899229453007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,076 miles (+6,172)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    74,076 miles
    Test number
    618669052067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,904 miles (+3,068)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    67,904 miles
    Test number
    908389511091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,836 miles (+2,322)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    64,836 miles
    Test number
    451622320085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,514 miles (+3,731)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    62,514 miles
    Test number
    490708609061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,783 miles (+6,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    58,783 miles
    Test number
    822657108074
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass51,967 miles (+6,965)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    51,967 miles
    Test number
    262640417022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    45,002 miles
    Test number
    711749145311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S97 UOA

Does S97 UOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S97 UOA is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S97 UOA?
The MOT on S97 UOA is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S97 UOA done?
S97 UOA was recorded at 88,330 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 2,104 miles a year.
Has S97 UOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S97 UOA has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S97 UOA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jul 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S97 UOA find?
S97 UOA passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: central front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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