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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

T521 ARUMOT history

T521 ARU is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 58,175 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
58,175 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T521 ARU
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 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T521 ARU was last recorded at 58,175 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,765 miles · 31 May 2025
Between the last two tests
410 miles
Average per year
1,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,175 miles
  • 2025 – 57,765 miles
  • 2023 – 57,287 miles
  • 2022 – 55,145 miles
  • 2021 – 52,125 miles
  • 2020 – 50,467 miles
  • 2019 – 49,525 miles
  • 2018 – 47,911 miles
  • 2017 – 46,301 miles
  • 2016 – 45,092 miles
  • 2015 – 42,779 miles
  • 2014 – 40,973 miles
  • 2013 – 38,183 miles
  • 2012 – 36,400 miles
  • 2011 – 32,795 miles
  • 2010 – 30,115 miles
  • 2009 – 26,416 miles
  • 2008 – 25,985 miles
  • 2007 – 25,662 miles
  • 2006 – 24,989 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,175 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass58,175 miles (+410)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    58,175 miles
    Test number
    933175711869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass57,765 miles (+478)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    57,765 miles
    Test number
    969709817765
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass57,287 miles (+2,142)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    57,287 miles
    Test number
    735798894134
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components surface corrosion

  4. Pass55,145 miles (+3,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    55,145 miles
    Test number
    568775217648
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass52,125 miles (+1,658)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    52,125 miles
    Test number
    403957465331
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass50,467 miles (+942)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    50,467 miles
    Test number
    750056259706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,525 miles
    Test number
    778315772375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail49,525 miles (+1,614)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,525 miles
    Test number
    770943946278
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  9. Pass47,911 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    47,911 miles
    Test number
    835418074642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail47,856 miles (+1,555)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,856 miles
    Test number
    477970617938
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  11. Pass46,301 miles (+1,209)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    46,301 miles
    Test number
    371272326861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,092 miles (+2,313)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    45,092 miles
    Test number
    723770121653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,779 miles (+1,806)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    42,779 miles
    Test number
    125476575198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,973 miles (+2,790)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,973 miles
    Test number
    427195074144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,183 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    38,183 miles
    Test number
    939118473166
    • NoteOil leak, surface corrosion

  16. Fail38,183 miles (+1,783)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,183 miles
    Test number
    335217873122
    • FailureAnti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteOil leak, surface corrosion

  17. Pass36,400 miles (+3,605)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    36,400 miles
    Test number
    938875232188
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Fail32,795 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,795 miles
    Test number
    347569031170
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass32,795 miles (+2,680)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    32,795 miles
    Test number
    577429531111
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass30,115 miles (+3,699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    30,115 miles
    Test number
    270369630499
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass26,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    26,416 miles
    Test number
    471089349157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail26,416 miles (+95)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,416 miles
    Test number
    314248149107
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass26,321 miles (+336)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    26,321 miles
    Test number
    262347819138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass25,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    25,985 miles
    Test number
    380981428144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail25,985 miles (+323)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,985 miles
    Test number
    204811028471
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass25,662 miles (+673)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    25,662 miles
    Test number
    190107387482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront brake hose ends corroded

  27. Pass24,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,989 miles
    Test number
    894095166000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T521 ARU

Does T521 ARU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T521 ARU is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T521 ARU?
The MOT on T521 ARU is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T521 ARU done?
T521 ARU was recorded at 58,175 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 1,632 miles a year.
Has T521 ARU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T521 ARU has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on T521 ARU 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 T521 ARU find?
T521 ARU passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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