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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

T179 SYAMOT history

T179 SYA is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 72,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
72,964 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T179 SYA
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
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T179 SYA was last recorded at 72,964 miles on 22 May 2026, 1,992 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,972 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,992 miles
Average per year
1,888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,964 miles
  • 2025 – 70,972 miles
  • 2024 – 69,436 miles
  • 2023 – 69,340 miles
  • 2022 – 68,765 miles
  • 2021 – 68,265 miles
  • 2020 – 68,155 miles
  • 2018 – 68,026 miles
  • 2017 – 67,107 miles
  • 2016 – 65,928 miles
  • 2015 – 65,460 miles
  • 2014 – 65,159 miles
  • 2013 – 57,808 miles
  • 2012 – 55,470 miles
  • 2011 – 52,429 miles
  • 2010 – 48,631 miles
  • 2009 – 44,969 miles
  • 2008 – 41,562 miles
  • 2007 – 38,079 miles
  • 2006 – 35,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,964 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All cover in Schultz (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody SchultzRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier x2

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes Schultz

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,964 miles (+1,992)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    72,964 miles
    Test number
    309643845224
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All cover in Schultz (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody Schultz
  2. Pass70,972 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    70,972 miles
    Test number
    702253287442
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier x2 (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes Schultz (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody Schultz
  3. Fail70,972 miles (+1,536)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,972 miles
    Test number
    764355465418
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier x2 (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes Schultz (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody Schultz
  4. Pass69,436 miles (+96)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    69,436 miles
    Test number
    981748113088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal
  5. Pass69,340 miles (+575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    69,340 miles
    Test number
    960417017537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Pass68,765 miles (+500)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    68,765 miles
    Test number
    997750915093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner suspention top corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner suspention top corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle has under body corrosion / vehicle has been heavily undersealed /
  7. Pass68,265 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    68,265 miles
    Test number
    206656666919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail68,264 miles (+109)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,264 miles
    Test number
    708379669658
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  9. Pass68,155 miles (+129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    68,155 miles
    Test number
    579571026419
    • AdvisoryFront fuel tank strap corroded thin
  10. Pass68,026 miles (+919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    68,026 miles
    Test number
    627441577977
    • AdvisoryRear axel and surrounding area slight corrosion
  11. Pass67,107 miles (+1,179)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    67,107 miles
    Test number
    856029066945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,928 miles (+468)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    65,928 miles
    Test number
    374716232430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre side wall cracking
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
  13. Pass65,460 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,460 miles
    Test number
    186361005280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,457 miles (+298)7 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,457 miles
    Test number
    297917245413
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth front mudflap mounting areas holed by corrosion
    • NoteNearside front shock absorber upper mounting slight corrosion
    • NotePropshaft centre bearing rubber deteriorated resulting in movement
  15. Pass65,159 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    65,159 miles
    Test number
    345881844205
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
  16. Fail65,159 miles (+7,351)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,159 miles
    Test number
    945630344228
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
  17. Pass57,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    57,808 miles
    Test number
    716005613179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,808 miles (+2,338)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,808 miles
    Test number
    659705813170
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  19. Pass55,470 miles (+3,041)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,470 miles
    Test number
    218637832437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    52,429 miles
    Test number
    575002631157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,429 miles (+3,798)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,429 miles
    Test number
    675561731108
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  22. Pass48,631 miles (+3,662)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    48,631 miles
    Test number
    650677020168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear brake b inding slightly
  23. Pass44,969 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    44,969 miles
    Test number
    773461129125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,968 miles (+3,406)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,968 miles
    Test number
    113119419196
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  25. Pass41,562 miles (+3,483)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    41,562 miles
    Test number
    664479608154
    • NoteAll four tyres have cracking too sidewalls
  26. Pass38,079 miles (+3,032)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,079 miles
    Test number
    624265397059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    35,047 miles
    Test number
    550830716155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T179 SYA

Does T179 SYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T179 SYA is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T179 SYA?
The MOT on T179 SYA is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T179 SYA done?
T179 SYA was recorded at 72,964 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 1,888 miles a year.
Has T179 SYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T179 SYA has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T179 SYA 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 T179 SYA find?
T179 SYA passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all cover in schultz; oil leak, but not excessive; underbody schultz.

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