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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

T487 SBRMOT history

T487 SBR is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 15 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 104,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jul 2026
Mileage
104,456 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T487 SBR
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 expired on 21 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T487 SBR was last recorded at 104,456 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Dec 2019: 104,456 miles, lower than 104,488 miles on 30 Nov 2018.

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
104,456 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,456 miles
  • 2025 – 104,456 miles
  • 2024 – 104,456 miles
  • 2023 – 104,456 miles
  • 2021 – 104,456 miles
  • 2019 – 104,456 miles
  • 2018 – 104,488 miles
  • 2017 – 103,972 miles
  • 2016 – 100,248 miles
  • 2015 – 100,198 miles
  • 2014 – 100,068 miles
  • 2013 – 99,964 miles
  • 2012 – 99,767 miles
  • 2011 – 99,531 miles
  • 2010 – 99,368 miles
  • 2009 – 99,056 miles
  • 2008 – 98,197 miles
  • 2007 – 96,387 miles
  • 2006 – 96,386 miles
  • 2005 – 88,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail104,456 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail suspension leg bolt sheared off (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
  • MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced radiator cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury grill damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust clamp broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail104,456 miles1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,456 miles
    Test number
    384193488505
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail suspension leg bolt sheared off (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced radiator cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury grill damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,456 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    104,456 miles
    Test number
    693135596458
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering rack leak, (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower bolt sheared off .not affecting security
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass104,456 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    104,456 miles
    Test number
    559366568232
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp broken

  4. Fail104,456 miles3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,456 miles
    Test number
    135150677023
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outrigger area (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp broken

  5. Pass104,456 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    104,456 miles
    Test number
    805348710752
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust downpipe clamp broken
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber incomplete

  6. Fail104,456 miles5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,456 miles
    Test number
    508139228369
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBody mounting fixings insecure bonnet secondary catch (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust downpipe clamp broken
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber incomplete

  7. Pass104,456 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    104,456 miles
    Test number
    462217744467
    • AdvisoryBattery has been secured with elasticated straps
    • AdvisoryChassis has had extensive welding repairs
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has slightly reduced light output
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteel brake pipes have been replaced in copper and are not routed as the originals
    • AdvisoryUnder body / Cab has had extensive welding repairs
    • AdvisoryCab roof markers not working
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal pad incomplete

  8. Fail104,456 miles3 dangerous7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,456 miles
    Test number
    258655606250
    • DangerousNearside Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember under radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorHydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis near suspension fitment area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCab roof markers not working
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal pad incomplete

  9. Pass104,456 miles (-32)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    104,456 miles
    Test number
    783382910346
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  10. Pass104,488 miles (+516)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    104,488 miles
    Test number
    700576340422
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass103,972 miles (+3,724)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    103,972 miles
    Test number
    382211144442
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked on lower edge

  12. Pass100,248 miles (+50)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    100,248 miles
    Test number
    304876297411
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion step & inner (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion step& inner sill (6.1.A.1)

  13. Pass100,198 miles (+130)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    100,198 miles
    Test number
    976093885115
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass100,068 miles (+104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    100,068 miles
    Test number
    268466054182
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass99,964 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    99,964 miles
    Test number
    428029953163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail99,942 miles (+175)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,942 miles
    Test number
    389964253108
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

  17. Pass99,767 miles (+236)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    99,767 miles
    Test number
    868171932186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,531 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    99,531 miles
    Test number
    718607851182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass99,368 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    99,368 miles
    Test number
    780416140180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass99,056 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    99,056 miles
    Test number
    380040249125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass98,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    98,197 miles
    Test number
    881592048186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail98,197 miles (+29)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,197 miles
    Test number
    621841648194
    • FailureNearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Fail98,168 miles (+1,781)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,168 miles
    Test number
    532718718035
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass96,387 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    96,387 miles
    Test number
    160684707412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail96,386 miles (+8,081)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,386 miles
    Test number
    802812666319
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  26. Pass88,305 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    88,305 miles
    Test number
    670755565356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Questions about T487 SBR

Does T487 SBR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T487 SBR expired on 21 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T487 SBR?
The MOT on T487 SBR expired on 21 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T487 SBR done?
T487 SBR was recorded at 104,456 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 779 miles a year.
Has T487 SBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T487 SBR has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T487 SBR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Dec 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T487 SBR find?
T487 SBR failed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail suspension leg bolt sheared off; brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired; front vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced radiator cross member, and 5 more.

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