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Ford Transit

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

T157 KOWMOT history

T157 KOW is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 23 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 117,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2024
Mileage
117,844 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T157 KOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T157 KOW was last recorded at 117,844 miles on 16 Mar 2023, 1,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,550 miles · 19 May 2022
Between the last two tests
1,294 miles
Average per year
4,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 117,844 miles
  • 2022 – 116,550 miles
  • 2021 – 115,089 miles
  • 2020 – 112,567 miles
  • 2019 – 110,588 miles
  • 2018 – 108,823 miles
  • 2017 – 101,497 miles
  • 2013 – 93,138 miles
  • 2012 – 87,859 miles
  • 2011 – 77,290 miles
  • 2010 – 71,928 miles
  • 2009 – 64,102 miles
  • 2008 – 58,415 miles
  • 2007 – 53,273 miles
  • 2006 – 48,658 miles
  • 2005 – 42,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,844 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral Corrosion to Underbody
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded surface corrosion to front to rear brake pipes and transverse brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak bad oil leak from engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,844 miles (+1,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    117,844 miles
    Test number
    558727030456
    • AdvisoryGeneral Corrosion to Underbody
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass116,550 miles (+1,461)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    116,550 miles
    Test number
    327005507607
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,089 miles (+2,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    115,089 miles
    Test number
    846395891694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass112,567 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    112,567 miles
    Test number
    930585688091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail112,567 miles (+1,979)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,567 miles
    Test number
    329855485278
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass110,588 miles (+1,765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,588 miles
    Test number
    536967176064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass108,823 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    108,823 miles
    Test number
    237433619529
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded surface corrosion to front to rear brake pipes and transverse brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak bad oil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion surface corrosion to inner sills and floor (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySplit pin missing from o/s/f track rod end securing nut

  8. Fail108,822 miles (+7,325)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,822 miles
    Test number
    289201134556
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded surface corrosion to front to rear brake pipes and transverse brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak bad oil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion surface corrosion to inner sills and floor (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySplit pin missing from o/s/f track rod end securing nut

  9. Pass101,497 miles (+8,359)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    101,497 miles
    Test number
    190483792577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,138 miles (+5,279)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    93,138 miles
    Test number
    167376693154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    87,859 miles
    Test number
    459338602282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail87,859 miles (+10,569)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,859 miles
    Test number
    386356502204
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

  13. Pass77,290 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    77,290 miles
    Test number
    496358471050
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail77,290 miles (+5,362)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,290 miles
    Test number
    919886971077
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureRear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass71,928 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    71,928 miles
    Test number
    142546490041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,834 miles (+7,732)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,834 miles
    Test number
    551091090093
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail64,102 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,102 miles
    Test number
    173299989489
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteN/s steering rack slight play

  18. Pass64,102 miles (+5,687)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    64,102 miles
    Test number
    353059789050
    • NoteN/s steering rack slight play

  19. Pass58,415 miles (+5,142)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    58,415 miles
    Test number
    114414898453
    • NoteFront number plate not mounted securley

  20. Pass53,273 miles (+4,615)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    53,273 miles
    Test number
    724445077044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront no plate slight crack
    • NoteN/s/r lens slight crack

  21. Pass48,658 miles (+6,635)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    48,658 miles
    Test number
    344530406283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    42,023 miles
    Test number
    804283305256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T157 KOW

Does T157 KOW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T157 KOW expired on 15 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T157 KOW?
The MOT on T157 KOW expired on 15 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T157 KOW done?
T157 KOW was recorded at 117,844 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2023, an average of 4,296 miles a year.
Has T157 KOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T157 KOW has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on T157 KOW 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 T157 KOW find?
T157 KOW passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: general corrosion to underbody; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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