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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

T173 ERAMOT history

T173 ERA is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 7 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 69,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
69,138 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T173 ERA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T173 ERA was last recorded at 69,138 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,132 miles · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
1,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,138 miles
  • 2025 – 69,124 miles
  • 2024 – 68,902 miles
  • 2023 – 68,203 miles
  • 2022 – 67,211 miles
  • 2021 – 65,423 miles
  • 2020 – 63,115 miles
  • 2019 – 61,649 miles
  • 2018 – 60,137 miles
  • 2017 – 57,567 miles
  • 2015 – 57,343 miles
  • 2014 – 57,174 miles
  • 2013 – 56,791 miles
  • 2012 – 56,271 miles
  • 2011 – 55,831 miles
  • 2010 – 54,054 miles
  • 2009 – 51,264 miles
  • 2008 – 48,256 miles
  • 2007 – 46,711 miles
  • 2006 – 43,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,138 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,138 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    69,138 miles
    Test number
    400568193220
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail69,132 miles (+8)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,132 miles
    Test number
    184174660564
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass69,124 miles (+222)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    69,124 miles
    Test number
    157678929882
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear pin/bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass68,902 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    68,902 miles
    Test number
    246800631910
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail68,899 miles (+696)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,899 miles
    Test number
    208452613588
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass68,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    68,203 miles
    Test number
    552559766613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail68,203 miles (+992)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,203 miles
    Test number
    376852489200
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass67,211 miles (+1,788)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    67,211 miles
    Test number
    638803245126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    65,423 miles
    Test number
    474237143821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail65,423 miles (+2,308)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,423 miles
    Test number
    162094458540
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass63,115 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    63,115 miles
    Test number
    405580143972
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perrished and slightly cracked
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corrorded

  12. Fail63,115 miles (+1,466)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,115 miles
    Test number
    820502519903
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perrished and slightly cracked
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corrorded

  13. Pass61,649 miles (+1,512)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,649 miles
    Test number
    447950850372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,137 miles (+2,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    60,137 miles
    Test number
    550145849306
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass57,567 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    57,567 miles
    Test number
    624730639745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,343 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,343 miles
    Test number
    814038474175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,174 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,174 miles
    Test number
    217803424221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,791 miles (+520)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    56,791 miles
    Test number
    519269213273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,271 miles (+440)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    56,271 miles
    Test number
    396528622281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,831 miles (+1,777)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    55,831 miles
    Test number
    388472421203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,054 miles (+2,790)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    54,054 miles
    Test number
    233609330272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,264 miles (+3,008)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    51,264 miles
    Test number
    752770819279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,256 miles (+1,545)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    48,256 miles
    Test number
    471702648281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,711 miles (+2,719)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    46,711 miles
    Test number
    500171417248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    43,992 miles
    Test number
    940619706211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T173 ERA

Does T173 ERA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T173 ERA is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T173 ERA?
The MOT on T173 ERA 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 T173 ERA done?
T173 ERA was recorded at 69,138 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 1,280 miles a year.
Has T173 ERA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T173 ERA has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T173 ERA 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 T173 ERA find?
T173 ERA passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush.

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