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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

T470 KOWMOT history

T470 KOW is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 15 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 187,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
187,510 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T470 KOW
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
15 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T470 KOW was last recorded at 187,510 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,508 miles · 2 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,510 miles
  • 2025 – 185,766 miles
  • 2024 – 184,505 miles
  • 2022 – 183,056 miles
  • 2021 – 176,832 miles
  • 2020 – 171,739 miles
  • 2019 – 164,646 miles
  • 2017 – 159,374 miles
  • 2013 – 152,646 miles
  • 2012 – 150,003 miles
  • 2009 – 142,722 miles
  • 2008 – 134,834 miles
  • 2007 – 120,164 miles
  • 2006 – 108,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,510 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryHandbrake only just meet requirmentsRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Slight play in top steering colum bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Battery insecure

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass187,510 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    187,510 miles
    Test number
    260466875327
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just meet requirments

  2. Fail187,508 miles (+1,742)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,508 miles
    Test number
    566747853199
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just meet requirments

  3. Pass185,766 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    185,766 miles
    Test number
    818510675065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail185,760 miles (+1,255)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,760 miles
    Test number
    910638327715
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass184,505 miles (+1,449)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    184,505 miles
    Test number
    775860903795
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass183,056 miles (+1,890)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    183,056 miles
    Test number
    786611772328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass181,166 miles (+4,334)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    181,166 miles
    Test number
    578921235938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass176,832 miles (+5,093)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    176,832 miles
    Test number
    832242739598
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass171,739 miles (+7,093)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    171,739 miles
    Test number
    712770799359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass164,646 miles (+5,272)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    164,646 miles
    Test number
    839787448860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass159,374 miles (+4,939)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    159,374 miles
    Test number
    261762150817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass154,435 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    154,435 miles
    Test number
    739467579290
    • AdvisorySlight play in top steering colum bush

  13. Fail154,407 miles (+1,761)11 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,407 miles
    Test number
    135504683388
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour both white light showing from cracked lenses (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisorySlight play in top steering colum bush

  14. Pass152,646 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    152,646 miles
    Test number
    608900113394
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail152,641 miles (+2,638)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,641 miles
    Test number
    866158703329
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureCentre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass150,003 miles (+7,281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    150,003 miles
    Test number
    988161772294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass142,722 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    142,722 miles
    Test number
    853711259209
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail142,717 miles (+7,883)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,717 miles
    Test number
    430614749297
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass134,834 miles (+450)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    134,834 miles
    Test number
    353421448293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail134,384 miles (+14,220)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,384 miles
    Test number
    870014338293
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass120,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    120,164 miles
    Test number
    370798117401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail120,164 miles (+11,490)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,164 miles
    Test number
    270955117225
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass108,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    108,674 miles
    Test number
    610833536236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T470 KOW

Does T470 KOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T470 KOW is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T470 KOW?
The MOT on T470 KOW is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T470 KOW done?
T470 KOW was recorded at 187,510 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 4,015 miles a year.
Has T470 KOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T470 KOW has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T470 KOW 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 T470 KOW find?
T470 KOW passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: coolant leak; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock, and 3 more.

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