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Ford Transit

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

T518 KOWMOT history

T518 KOW is a red diesel Ford Transit first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 106,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
106,141 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T518 KOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T518 KOW was last recorded at 106,141 miles on 23 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
263,731 miles · 2 Nov 2020

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,141 miles
  • 2020 – 263,731 miles
  • 2015 – 241,255 miles
  • 2011 – 232,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,141 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced STEP (6.1.1 (c) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,141 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    106,141 miles
    Test number
    685477293128
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass275,004 km (+3,968)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    275,004 km
    Test number
    550893684835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass271,036 km (+3,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    271,036 km
    Test number
    985401167735
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass267,690 km
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    267,690 km
    Test number
    868163602273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass263,731 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    263,731 miles
    Test number
    979362286471
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COVERED IN OIL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail263,731 km (+3,011)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,731 km
    Test number
    568473747869
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COVERED IN OIL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass260,720 km
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    260,720 km
    Test number
    634975166449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail260,720 km (+5,012)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,720 km
    Test number
    197285048943
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass255,708 km (+4,648)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    255,708 km
    Test number
    641832171063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass251,060 km (+5,017)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    251,060 km
    Test number
    853641478149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass246,043 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    246,043 km
    Test number
    617437195119
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass241,255 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    241,255 miles
    Test number
    975533688240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass239,731 km (+2,295)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    239,731 km
    Test number
    425343124361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass237,436 km (+2,727)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    237,436 km
    Test number
    837156023371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail234,709 km2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,709 km
    Test number
    565131492235
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear propshaft uj has slight play

  16. Pass234,709 km3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    234,709 km
    Test number
    895971492220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear propshaft uj has slight play

  17. Pass232,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    232,412 miles
    Test number
    486351521395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass228,557 km (+7,235)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    228,557 km
    Test number
    402491920429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass221,322 km (+3,046)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    221,322 km
    Test number
    340810429380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass218,276 km (+5,710)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    218,276 km
    Test number
    102892128364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass212,566 km (+6,957)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    212,566 km
    Test number
    571249207391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass205,609 km
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    205,609 km
    Test number
    540630416377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T518 KOW

Does T518 KOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T518 KOW is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T518 KOW?
The MOT on T518 KOW is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T518 KOW done?
T518 KOW was recorded at 106,141 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026.
Has T518 KOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T518 KOW has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T518 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 T518 KOW find?
T518 KOW passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step.

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