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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2002 · 2,402 cc

T500 SDBMOT history

T500 SDB is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 5 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 48,829 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
48,829 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 SDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 SDB was last recorded at 48,829 miles on 18 May 2026, 1,721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,108 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,721 miles
Average per year
1,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,829 miles
  • 2025 – 47,108 miles
  • 2024 – 45,446 miles
  • 2023 – 44,532 miles
  • 2022 – 43,799 miles
  • 2021 – 42,881 miles
  • 2019 – 41,771 miles
  • 2018 – 41,445 miles
  • 2017 – 40,588 miles
  • 2016 – 40,477 miles
  • 2015 – 39,011 miles
  • 2014 – 37,548 miles
  • 2011 – 36,985 miles
  • 2010 – 36,404 miles
  • 2009 – 31,917 miles
  • 2008 – 26,766 miles
  • 2007 – 21,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,829 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe has light corrosion all over

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Cab of van has light corrosion in a few areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,829 miles (+1,721)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    48,829 miles
    Test number
    342680272390
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass47,108 miles (+1,662)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    47,108 miles
    Test number
    217416682061
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass45,446 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    45,446 miles
    Test number
    522499519574
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail45,444 miles (+912)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,444 miles
    Test number
    251958432902
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass44,532 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    44,532 miles
    Test number
    697612422825
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail44,531 miles (+732)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,531 miles
    Test number
    350344927142
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad has delaminated due to brake binding (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass43,799 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    43,799 miles
    Test number
    288396621317
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe has light corrosion all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCab of van has light corrosion in a few areas

  8. Fail43,789 miles (+908)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,789 miles
    Test number
    157168025803
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe has light corrosion all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCab of van has light corrosion in a few areas

  9. Pass42,881 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    42,881 miles
    Test number
    333657476475
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is old and perished all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body of van been painted all over but can see slight signs of corrosion

  10. Fail42,881 miles (+61)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,881 miles
    Test number
    137859668539
    • Repaired at testFront Horn not working bad connection (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is old and perished all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body of van been painted all over but can see slight signs of corrosion

  11. Fail42,820 miles (+1,049)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,820 miles
    Test number
    328809838861
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches heavily corroded, but corrosion does not affect any structural components.
    • AdvisoryMultiple areas of corrosion found throughout underside of vehicle, none of which affects the vehicle structure.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  12. Pass41,771 miles (+326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    41,771 miles
    Test number
    270534117088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing under wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass41,445 miles (+857)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    41,445 miles
    Test number
    498755616340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,588 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    40,588 miles
    Test number
    196344051845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,587 miles (+110)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,587 miles
    Test number
    225024634415
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  16. Pass40,477 miles (+1,466)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    40,477 miles
    Test number
    710701838355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,011 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    39,011 miles
    Test number
    995045068183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,008 miles (+1,460)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,008 miles
    Test number
    816795296434
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

  19. Pass37,548 miles (+427)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    37,548 miles
    Test number
    876336784239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,121 miles (+136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,121 miles
    Test number
    339934964068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass36,985 miles (+581)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    36,985 miles
    Test number
    596361401382
    • NoteLarge bike rack fitted to rear
    • NoteSurface corrosion underneath

  22. Pass36,404 miles (+4,487)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    36,404 miles
    Test number
    983559290217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,917 miles (+5,151)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    31,917 miles
    Test number
    201647109332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,766 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,766 miles
    Test number
    251297778488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,746 miles (+5,718)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,746 miles
    Test number
    604536278135
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

  26. Pass21,028 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    21,028 miles
    Test number
    333145517439
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T500 SDB

Does T500 SDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 SDB is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 SDB?
The MOT on T500 SDB is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 SDB done?
T500 SDB was recorded at 48,829 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 1,480 miles a year.
Has T500 SDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 SDB has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T500 SDB 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 T500 SDB find?
T500 SDB passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear upper position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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