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White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

T281 TAVMOT history

T281 TAV is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 28 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 193,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2026
Mileage
193,648 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T281 TAV
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
28 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T281 TAV was last recorded at 193,648 miles on 14 Jul 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,646 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 193,648 miles
  • 2019 – 191,905 miles
  • 2018 – 188,786 miles
  • 2017 – 188,456 miles
  • 2013 – 183,281 miles
  • 2012 – 172,624 miles
  • 2011 – 165,965 miles
  • 2010 – 159,499 miles
  • 2009 – 150,005 miles
  • 2008 – 137,475 miles
  • 2007 – 124,483 miles
  • 2006 – 112,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,648 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis under rearmost spring hanger

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,648 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    193,648 miles
    Test number
    949309866435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail193,646 miles (+1,741)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,646 miles
    Test number
    873326968530
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near shock absorbed, all chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 all chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass191,905 miles (+46)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    191,905 miles
    Test number
    144168650874
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis under rearmost spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis under rearmost spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  4. Fail191,859 miles (+3,073)1 dangerous11 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,859 miles
    Test number
    163432327131
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Windscreen in an unacceptable condition damage more than 40 mm in swept area (3.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure catching on cross member (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis under rearmost spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis under rearmost spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdded 3 liters of engine oil to carry out emission test
  5. Pass188,786 miles (+330)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    188,786 miles
    Test number
    773812738185
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass188,456 miles (+5,175)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    188,456 miles
    Test number
    388109741555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass183,281 miles (+3,873)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    183,281 miles
    Test number
    325904933295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront wheel arches have slight corrosion
    • NoteSuspension and underside is surface rusted.
  8. Pass179,408 miles (+703)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    179,408 miles
    Test number
    779965063129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • NoteO/s front coil spring is a different pattern to the n/s,though all appears to be intact and functional.
    • NoteSlight wear and corrosion on body and wheel arches.
    • NoteSurface rust on suspension and underside.
  9. Fail178,705 miles (+6,081)6 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,705 miles
    Test number
    119796653182
    • FailureNearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • NoteN/s rear inboard tyre deflated.
    • NoteO/s front coil spring is a different pattern to the n/s. though all appears to be intact.
    • NoteSlight wear and light corrosion on body and wheel arches
    • NoteSurface rust etc on suspension and underside.
  10. Pass172,624 miles (+4)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    172,624 miles
    Test number
    225210762137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight corrosion o/s and n/s front wheelarches.
    • NoteSlight inboard tread scrub o/s and n/s front tyres.
    • NoteSlight movement of fuel tank.
  11. Fail172,620 miles (+6,655)6 failures6 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,620 miles
    Test number
    106458452106
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust front flexi joint broken and leaking.
    • NoteExhaust rear mount damaged and broken.
    • NoteN/s rear indicator lens damaged.
    • NoteSlight corrosion o/s and n/s front wheelarches.
    • NoteSlight inboard tread scrub o/s and n/s front tyres.
    • NoteSlight movement of fuel tank.
    • NoteUnable to test emissions.
  12. Pass165,965 miles (+18)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    165,965 miles
    Test number
    189238851126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteO/s and n/s front tyres scrubbing inboard..
    • NoteO/s rear shock absorber making a clicking noise but no obvious faults or visible leaks..
  13. Fail165,947 miles (+6,448)4 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,947 miles
    Test number
    626531251122
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteO/s and n/s front tyres are scrubbing inboard
    • NoteO/s rear shock absorber making a clicking noise but no visible leaks or obvious faults
  14. Pass159,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    159,499 miles
    Test number
    732584150160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail159,499 miles (+9,494)3 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,499 miles
    Test number
    502794550159
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
  16. Pass150,005 miles (+12,530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    150,005 miles
    Test number
    924053859179
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass137,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    137,475 miles
    Test number
    402273448187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail137,475 miles (+12,992)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,475 miles
    Test number
    373442448160
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
  19. Pass124,483 miles (+7)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    124,483 miles
    Test number
    272594247417
    • NoteFront brake pads getting.
    • NoteSpare tyre low on tread.
  20. Fail124,476 miles (+12,457)8 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,476 miles
    Test number
    390522047149
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • NoteFront pads getting low
    • NoteHand brake rod suport broken
    • NoteN/s/front tyre worn on inner edge
  21. Pass112,019 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    112,019 miles
    Test number
    754572856126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about T281 TAV

Does T281 TAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T281 TAV expired on 13 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T281 TAV?
The MOT on T281 TAV expired on 13 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T281 TAV done?
T281 TAV was recorded at 193,648 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2025, an average of 4,270 miles a year.
Has T281 TAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T281 TAV has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T281 TAV 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 T281 TAV find?
T281 TAV passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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