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White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

T491 RCRMOT history

T491 RCR is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 54,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
54,862 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T491 RCR
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T491 RCR was last recorded at 54,862 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,858 miles · 8 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
1,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,862 miles
  • 2025 – 52,058 miles
  • 2023 – 51,861 miles
  • 2021 – 51,294 miles
  • 2020 – 50,760 miles
  • 2019 – 50,066 miles
  • 2018 – 50,049 miles
  • 2017 – 49,191 miles
  • 2016 – 47,157 miles
  • 2015 – 45,661 miles
  • 2014 – 42,590 miles
  • 2013 – 41,344 miles
  • 2012 – 38,698 miles
  • 2011 – 34,423 miles
  • 2010 – 33,872 miles
  • 2009 – 31,070 miles
  • 2008 – 29,060 miles
  • 2007 – 26,629 miles
  • 2006 – 22,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,862 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear tyre getting perrished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,862 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    54,862 miles
    Test number
    269801123370
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  2. Fail54,858 miles (+2,800)4 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,858 miles
    Test number
    470399221315
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass52,058 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    52,058 miles
    Test number
    678659664597
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryStart of corrosion both front under arches

  4. Fail52,058 miles (+197)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,058 miles
    Test number
    725619113865
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryStart of corrosion both front under arches

  5. Pass51,861 miles (+567)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    51,861 miles
    Test number
    498668465734
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play prop bushes

  6. Pass51,294 miles (+534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    51,294 miles
    Test number
    392235851017
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStart of corrosion front subframe/chassis

  7. Pass50,760 miles (+694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    50,760 miles
    Test number
    378069595189
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStart of corrosion front chassis / subframe

  8. Pass50,066 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    50,066 miles
    Test number
    914077288396
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass50,049 miles (+858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    50,049 miles
    Test number
    350254929865
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass49,191 miles (+235)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    49,191 miles
    Test number
    392219406512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension getting rusty
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses slightly deteriorated

  11. Pass48,956 miles (+18)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    48,956 miles
    Test number
    994998597665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre getting perrished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryUnderside getting rusty

  12. Fail48,938 miles (+1,781)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,938 miles
    Test number
    703158690775
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported at flexi joint on front pipe (7.1.1)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded both front pipes on front crossmember (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre getting perrished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryUnderside getting rusty

  13. Pass47,157 miles (+1,496)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,157 miles
    Test number
    640412586682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisorySteering and suspension getting corroded

  14. Pass45,661 miles (+3,071)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,661 miles
    Test number
    175698495055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteFront exhaust support rubbers split
    • NoteNearside rear tyre getting perrished

  15. Pass42,590 miles (+1,246)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    42,590 miles
    Test number
    898956484069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight bind on nearside rear brake

  16. Pass41,344 miles (+2,646)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    41,344 miles
    Test number
    245820563012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,698 miles (+4,275)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    38,698 miles
    Test number
    376857142010
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass34,423 miles (+551)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    34,423 miles
    Test number
    249877741072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,872 miles (+2,802)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    33,872 miles
    Test number
    853302570252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,070 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    31,070 miles
    Test number
    382495279441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,947 miles (+1,887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    30,947 miles
    Test number
    111672559270
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass29,060 miles (+2,431)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,060 miles
    Test number
    121462648211
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAll tyres out of date and perished slightly
    • NoteFront exhaust may snap off sometime
    • NoteViscous fan hub seized solid

  23. Pass26,629 miles (+841)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,629 miles
    Test number
    423254267232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,788 miles (+3,519)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    25,788 miles
    Test number
    151176237159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    22,269 miles
    Test number
    760689436128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T491 RCR

Does T491 RCR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T491 RCR is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T491 RCR?
The MOT on T491 RCR is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T491 RCR done?
T491 RCR was recorded at 54,862 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 1,637 miles a year.
Has T491 RCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T491 RCR has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T491 RCR 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 T491 RCR find?
T491 RCR passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive rear diff; prop shaft bearing has slight play.

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