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Beige · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

T479 JHNMOT history

T479 JHN is a beige diesel Ford Transit first used on 6 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 97,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
97,735 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T479 JHN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T479 JHN was last recorded at 97,735 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,725 miles · 17 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
1,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,735 miles
  • 2025 – 95,872 miles
  • 2023 – 95,755 miles
  • 2022 – 95,745 miles
  • 2021 – 95,725 miles
  • 2020 – 95,658 miles
  • 2019 – 95,641 miles
  • 2018 – 94,603 miles
  • 2017 – 93,206 miles
  • 2016 – 91,561 miles
  • 2015 – 91,219 miles
  • 2014 – 87,727 miles
  • 2013 – 83,837 miles
  • 2012 – 81,062 miles
  • 2011 – 78,099 miles
  • 2010 – 76,000 miles
  • 2009 – 73,956 miles
  • 2008 – 69,889 miles
  • 2007 – 64,921 miles
  • 2006 – 59,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,735 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear tyre sidewall has a cut

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,735 miles (+10)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    97,735 miles
    Test number
    459133718393
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Fail97,725 miles (+1,853)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,725 miles
    Test number
    655139336340
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass95,872 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    95,872 miles
    Test number
    984114662292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail95,764 miles (+9)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,764 miles
    Test number
    288290281437
    • MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass95,755 miles (+10)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    95,755 miles
    Test number
    763320652097
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass95,745 miles (+20)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    95,745 miles
    Test number
    296385814761
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary latch incomplete/difficult to operate
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass95,725 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    95,725 miles
    Test number
    730540296284
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewall has a cut

  8. Fail95,722 miles (+64)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,722 miles
    Test number
    798259760058
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewall has a cut

  9. Pass95,658 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    95,658 miles
    Test number
    171686560189
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Fail95,653 miles (+12)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,653 miles
    Test number
    671990818144
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass95,641 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    95,641 miles
    Test number
    669144787161
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Fail95,637 miles (+1,034)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,637 miles
    Test number
    963011332994
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  13. Pass94,603 miles (+1,397)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    94,603 miles
    Test number
    628352462572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,206 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    93,206 miles
    Test number
    381831839738
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner arches corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  15. Fail93,204 miles (+1,643)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,204 miles
    Test number
    415384047985
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner arches corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  16. Pass91,561 miles (+342)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    91,561 miles
    Test number
    142036168320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass91,219 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    91,219 miles
    Test number
    732948750137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryUnder chassis corroded

  18. Fail91,212 miles (+3,485)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,212 miles
    Test number
    591737018757
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryUnder chassis corroded

  19. Pass87,727 miles (+3,890)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    87,727 miles
    Test number
    385624374493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,837 miles (+2,775)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    83,837 miles
    Test number
    879763033273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  21. Pass81,062 miles (+2,963)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    81,062 miles
    Test number
    439201022216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges.

  22. Pass78,099 miles (+2,099)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    78,099 miles
    Test number
    228476331237
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront prop mounting damaged
    • NoteInner edges of front discs in poor condition

  23. Pass76,000 miles (+2,044)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    76,000 miles
    Test number
    264832480005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside edges

  24. Pass73,956 miles (+4,067)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    73,956 miles
    Test number
    412365609147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass69,889 miles (+4,968)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    69,889 miles
    Test number
    231637008165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass64,921 miles (+5,224)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    64,921 miles
    Test number
    932826207197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass59,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    59,697 miles
    Test number
    740992916144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail59,697 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,697 miles
    Test number
    123460316109
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T479 JHN

Does T479 JHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T479 JHN is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T479 JHN?
The MOT on T479 JHN is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T479 JHN done?
T479 JHN was recorded at 97,735 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 1,876 miles a year.
Has T479 JHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T479 JHN has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T479 JHN 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 T479 JHN find?
T479 JHN passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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