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White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

T353 JCHMOT history

T353 JCH is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 88,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
88,269 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T353 JCH
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
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T353 JCH was last recorded at 88,269 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Apr 2014: 40,167 miles, lower than 68,053 miles on 18 Apr 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
88,269 miles · 20 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,269 miles
  • 2025 – 86,505 miles
  • 2024 – 84,396 miles
  • 2023 – 80,669 miles
  • 2022 – 79,954 miles
  • 2021 – 79,459 miles
  • 2019 – 74,995 miles
  • 2018 – 74,578 miles
  • 2017 – 74,457 miles
  • 2016 – 74,452 miles
  • 2015 – 73,423 miles
  • 2014 – 40,169 miles
  • 2013 – 68,053 miles
  • 2012 – 64,716 miles
  • 2011 – 60,990 miles
  • 2010 – 59,939 miles
  • 2009 – 58,876 miles
  • 2008 – 58,751 miles
  • 2007 – 55,886 miles
  • 2006 – 52,435 miles
  • 2005 – 47,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,269 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront most prop shaft bearing rubber deterioratedRecorded 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.

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

32 tests since 23 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,269 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    88,269 miles
    Test number
    661988059059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront most prop shaft bearing rubber deteriorated

  2. Fail88,269 miles (+1,764)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,269 miles
    Test number
    991077940422
    • DangerousBrake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear pipe has burst (1.1.11 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront most prop shaft bearing rubber deteriorated

  3. Pass86,505 miles (+2,109)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    86,505 miles
    Test number
    157963662041
    • AdvisoryExhaust system becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play Both/all (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All becoming cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass84,396 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    84,396 miles
    Test number
    441938848425
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to turbo joint (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail84,396 miles (+3,727)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,396 miles
    Test number
    575488736931
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade damaged (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to turbo joint (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass80,669 miles (+715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    80,669 miles
    Test number
    847460387162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch near upper shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth n/s and o/s battery trays are slightly corroded

  7. Pass79,954 miles (+495)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    79,954 miles
    Test number
    408818110984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,459 miles (+1,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,459 miles
    Test number
    954212348307
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust boxes rusty
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both have light surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass78,247 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    78,247 miles
    Test number
    687531939566
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  10. Fail78,247 miles (+3,252)3 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,247 miles
    Test number
    684774090238
    • MajorCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  11. Pass74,995 miles (+417)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    74,995 miles
    Test number
    789151224236
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both, metal part corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  12. Pass74,578 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,578 miles
    Test number
    403116721997
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy /travel long new brakes need bedding in
    • AdvisoryCentre prop shaft support bush /bearing worn
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hoses both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail74,574 miles (+117)9 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,574 miles
    Test number
    566059528462
    • FailureFront front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means Unable To Open To Test (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Battery insecure Battery Tray Corroded (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Battery Tray (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly Pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Connected To Brake Flexi Hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Connected To Brake Flexi Hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak From Intercooler Area
    • AdvisoryOil leak From Turbo Area
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryVehicle Weight Unknown

  14. Pass74,457 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    74,457 miles
    Test number
    497209967971
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail74,457 miles (+5)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,457 miles
    Test number
    760055384534
    • FailureFuel system component leaking Fuel leak behind injection pump (7.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper non obligatory position light not working

  16. Pass74,452 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,452 miles
    Test number
    463261065436
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail74,452 miles (+1,029)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,452 miles
    Test number
    196587796073
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases [pipe to manifold (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern visable (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAll tyre sidewalls cracks
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass73,423 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    73,423 miles
    Test number
    288141015428
    • NoteTyres perished x 4

  19. Fail73,423 miles (+33,254)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,423 miles
    Test number
    616071715152
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteTyres perished x 4

  20. Pass40,169 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,169 miles
    Test number
    475126114191
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  21. Fail40,167 miles (-27,886)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,167 miles
    Test number
    247467104175
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass68,053 miles (+3,337)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    68,053 miles
    Test number
    229368303482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,716 miles (+3,726)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    64,716 miles
    Test number
    246004412436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass60,990 miles (+1,051)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    60,990 miles
    Test number
    605797011127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,939 miles (+1,063)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    59,939 miles
    Test number
    933641770217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass58,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    58,876 miles
    Test number
    710090659296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail58,876 miles (+125)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,876 miles
    Test number
    141476949261
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass58,751 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    58,751 miles
    Test number
    551016878267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail58,738 miles (+2,852)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,738 miles
    Test number
    194388868294
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass55,886 miles (+3,451)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    55,886 miles
    Test number
    413900057258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass52,435 miles (+4,621)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    52,435 miles
    Test number
    853608626244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass47,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    47,814 miles
    Test number
    370625335220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T353 JCH

Does T353 JCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T353 JCH is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T353 JCH?
The MOT on T353 JCH is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T353 JCH done?
T353 JCH was recorded at 88,269 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 1,966 miles a year.
Has T353 JCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T353 JCH has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T353 JCH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T353 JCH find?
T353 JCH passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front service brake binding but not excessively; front most prop shaft bearing rubber deteriorated.

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