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White · Diesel · 2008 · 2,402 cc

SBW 46MOT history

SBW 46 is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 28 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 130,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

SBW 46 white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
130,924 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SBW 46
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SBW 46 was last recorded at 130,924 miles on 5 Nov 2022, 130,680 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2015.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Oct 2017: 130,624 km, lower than 130,930 km on 4 Oct 2016.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
244 miles · 29 Jul 2015
Between the last two tests
130,680 miles
Average per year
6,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 130,924 miles
  • 2015 – 244 miles
  • 2011 – 58,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    717977683896
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. FailMileage not read2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    923894623952
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    262366690086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    553921169467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass130,924 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    130,924 miles
    Test number
    563540410668
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral age related corrosion noticed and advised

  6. Fail130,924 miles1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,924 miles
    Test number
    396892704310
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral age related corrosion noticed and advised

  7. PassMileage not read1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    410753887119
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe worn / slight gas leak
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring bush slightly worn front and rear both side

  8. FailMileage not read1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    407026750209
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe worn / slight gas leak
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring bush slightly worn front and rear both side

  9. PassMileage not read1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    822997940220
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth front side steps corroded

  10. Pass130,924 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,924 km
    Test number
    371469511755
    • AdvisoryBoth front steps corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper beam corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail130,924 km6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,924 km
    Test number
    607032234726
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front steps corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper beam corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass130,924 km (+300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    130,924 km
    Test number
    569797580765
    • 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))

  13. Pass130,624 km (-306)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    130,624 km
    Test number
    620481216341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slight bind
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear seats covered, cant check seats or belts
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass130,930 km (+6)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    130,930 km
    Test number
    630206687147
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt buckle prescribed area repaired, not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre valve deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySills corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail130,924 km2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,924 km
    Test number
    832084524020
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat belt buckle mount area (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre valve deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySills corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass130,924 km
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    130,924 km
    Test number
    604946850934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass244 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    244 miles
    Test number
    187680915209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass111,794 km (+17)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    111,794 km
    Test number
    157152594452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail111,777 km (+19,110)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,777 km
    Test number
    297035484066
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

  20. Pass92,667 km (+17,497)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    92,667 km
    Test number
    197403673040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,170 km
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    75,170 km
    Test number
    675679572082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,451 miles
    Test number
    806701181075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SBW 46

What vehicle is registration SBW 46 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SBW 46 on a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 28 Apr 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SBW 46 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SBW 46 is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on SBW 46?
The MOT on SBW 46 is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SBW 46 done?
SBW 46 was recorded at 130,924 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2022, an average of 6,234 miles a year.
Has SBW 46 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SBW 46 has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on SBW 46 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Oct 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on SBW 46 find?
SBW 46 passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central rear lower vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front lower vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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