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White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

T453 KGWMOT history

T453 KGW is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 2 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 150,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
150,657 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T453 KGW
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 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T453 KGW was last recorded at 150,657 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,632 miles · 13 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
5,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,657 miles
  • 2025 – 150,294 miles
  • 2024 – 149,452 miles
  • 2023 – 148,498 miles
  • 2022 – 147,555 miles
  • 2021 – 146,879 miles
  • 2020 – 145,283 miles
  • 2019 – 143,950 miles
  • 2018 – 140,333 miles
  • 2017 – 132,632 miles
  • 2016 – 124,885 miles
  • 2015 – 118,861 miles
  • 2014 – 110,943 miles
  • 2013 – 103,741 miles
  • 2012 – 96,768 miles
  • 2011 – 87,214 miles
  • 2010 – 81,177 miles
  • 2008 – 72,397 miles
  • 2007 – 62,523 miles
  • 2006 – 54,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,657 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective faded

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear axle noise

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,657 miles (+25)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    150,657 miles
    Test number
    698363541179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail150,632 miles (+338)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,632 miles
    Test number
    813769767996
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases several (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass150,294 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    150,294 miles
    Test number
    979679598960
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail150,284 miles (+832)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,284 miles
    Test number
    394313461369
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass149,452 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    149,452 miles
    Test number
    711620576434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail149,449 miles (+951)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,449 miles
    Test number
    576366152270
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass148,498 miles (+943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    148,498 miles
    Test number
    516042729213
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion

  8. Pass147,555 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    147,555 miles
    Test number
    708902632494
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail147,552 miles (+673)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,552 miles
    Test number
    741756214052
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass146,879 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    146,879 miles
    Test number
    124161657137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail146,869 miles (+1,586)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,869 miles
    Test number
    697744159226
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass145,283 miles (+1,333)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    145,283 miles
    Test number
    770415489535
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass143,950 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    143,950 miles
    Test number
    393623804527
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle noise

  14. Fail143,950 miles (+3,617)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,950 miles
    Test number
    803234083269
    • MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member below radiator within 30 cms of sub frame front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle noise

  15. Pass140,333 miles (+7,701)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    140,333 miles
    Test number
    909223249541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass132,632 miles (+7,747)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    132,632 miles
    Test number
    519023545633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass124,885 miles (+6,024)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    124,885 miles
    Test number
    361024646729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass118,861 miles (+7,918)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    118,861 miles
    Test number
    426638005088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass110,943 miles (+7,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    110,943 miles
    Test number
    808808804008
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass103,741 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    103,741 miles
    Test number
    779890213028
    • 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)

  21. Fail103,741 miles (+6,973)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,741 miles
    Test number
    276058603041
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • 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)

  22. Pass96,768 miles (+9,554)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    96,768 miles
    Test number
    556356202046
    • NoteSlight noise in off side front wheel bearing

  23. Pass87,214 miles (+6,037)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    87,214 miles
    Test number
    495967101019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass81,177 miles (+8,780)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    81,177 miles
    Test number
    854839030053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass72,397 miles (+9,874)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    72,397 miles
    Test number
    553257158355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,523 miles (+7,705)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    62,523 miles
    Test number
    942075557398
    • NoteBoth front brake disc corroded
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses metal sections corroded

  27. Pass54,818 miles (+10,282)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    54,818 miles
    Test number
    123064756367
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Pass44,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    44,536 miles
    Test number
    280024906049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail44,536 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,536 miles
    Test number
    281174906039
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T453 KGW

Does T453 KGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T453 KGW is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T453 KGW?
The MOT on T453 KGW is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T453 KGW done?
T453 KGW was recorded at 150,657 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 5,157 miles a year.
Has T453 KGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T453 KGW has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T453 KGW 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 T453 KGW find?
T453 KGW passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside rear leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush; nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside rear leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush, and 4 more.

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