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Ford Transit

White and Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

T297 RHCMOT history

T297 RHC is a white and blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 81,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2026
Mileage
81,008 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,303 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T297 RHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White and Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T297 RHC was last recorded at 81,008 miles on 21 Aug 2025, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,980 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
1,303 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,008 miles
  • 2024 – 80,353 miles
  • 2023 – 79,482 miles
  • 2022 – 77,549 miles
  • 2021 – 75,828 miles
  • 2018 – 74,800 miles
  • 2016 – 72,334 miles
  • 2015 – 69,484 miles
  • 2013 – 68,113 miles
  • 2012 – 67,145 miles
  • 2011 – 65,654 miles
  • 2010 – 64,574 miles
  • 2009 – 61,964 miles
  • 2008 – 60,787 miles
  • 2007 – 59,203 miles
  • 2006 – 55,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,008 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,008 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    81,008 miles
    Test number
    988606785241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

  2. Fail80,980 miles (+627)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,980 miles
    Test number
    776049494123
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass80,353 miles (+871)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    80,353 miles
    Test number
    958082659895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass79,482 miles (+1,933)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    79,482 miles
    Test number
    147726670444
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass77,549 miles (+1,721)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    77,549 miles
    Test number
    932613488035
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • 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 Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass75,828 miles (+1,028)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    75,828 miles
    Test number
    310509622400
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail74,800 miles (+2,466)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,800 miles
    Test number
    598590555784
    • FailureCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes into brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front of flexi (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner door step (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wing (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis by rear leaf mount not holed but thin (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wing (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes front to back (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass72,334 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    72,334 miles
    Test number
    488884278522
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Before hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Before hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Fail72,333 miles (+2,849)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,333 miles
    Test number
    623327304389
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Before hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Before hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass69,484 miles (+1,371)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    69,484 miles
    Test number
    185942545089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake discs are corroded

  11. Pass68,113 miles (+968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    68,113 miles
    Test number
    898299163135
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass67,145 miles (+1,491)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    67,145 miles
    Test number
    205690072483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,654 miles (+1,080)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    65,654 miles
    Test number
    725899651181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,574 miles (+2,610)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    64,574 miles
    Test number
    271553470150
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion at step

  15. Pass61,964 miles (+1,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    61,964 miles
    Test number
    291399669480
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass60,787 miles (+1,584)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    60,787 miles
    Test number
    573181038150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,203 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    59,203 miles
    Test number
    100684017133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,190 miles (+3,306)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,190 miles
    Test number
    933776307177
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

  19. Pass55,884 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    55,884 miles
    Test number
    142481236171
    • NoteBody outriggers corroded at rear axle. Offside and Nearside.

  20. Fail55,884 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,884 miles
    Test number
    651661436183
    • Repaired at testRear Passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)
    • NoteBody outriggers corroded at rear axle. Offside and Nearside.

Questions about T297 RHC

Does T297 RHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T297 RHC expired on 20 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T297 RHC?
The MOT on T297 RHC expired on 20 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T297 RHC done?
T297 RHC was recorded at 81,008 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2025, an average of 1,303 miles a year.
Has T297 RHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T297 RHC has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T297 RHC 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 T297 RHC find?
T297 RHC passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout.

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