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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

T527 ARUMOT history

T527 ARU is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 12 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 74,977 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2025
Mileage
74,977 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2024
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T527 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
12 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T527 ARU was last recorded at 74,977 miles on 11 Sept 2024, 596 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,381 miles · 1 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
596 miles
Average per year
1,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 74,977 miles
  • 2021 – 74,381 miles
  • 2019 – 73,236 miles
  • 2018 – 72,252 miles
  • 2017 – 71,529 miles
  • 2016 – 71,054 miles
  • 2015 – 69,217 miles
  • 2014 – 67,095 miles
  • 2013 – 65,700 miles
  • 2012 – 64,409 miles
  • 2011 – 61,695 miles
  • 2010 – 58,983 miles
  • 2009 – 56,496 miles
  • 2008 – 52,601 miles
  • 2007 – 49,400 miles
  • 2006 – 46,545 miles
  • 2005 – 40,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,977 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,977 miles (+596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    74,977 miles
    Test number
    277171924286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass74,381 miles (+1,145)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    74,381 miles
    Test number
    166733699486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,236 miles (+984)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,236 miles
    Test number
    558264883014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass72,252 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    72,252 miles
    Test number
    718544245132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Fail72,252 miles (+723)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,252 miles
    Test number
    879787968805
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass71,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,529 miles
    Test number
    244879729279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,529 miles (+475)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,529 miles
    Test number
    362022735394
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  8. Pass71,054 miles (+1,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    71,054 miles
    Test number
    495322317583
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished

  9. Pass69,217 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,217 miles
    Test number
    247080264382
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  10. Fail69,213 miles (+293)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,213 miles
    Test number
    729221504493
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass68,920 miles (+1,825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    68,920 miles
    Test number
    698644355129
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass67,095 miles (+1,395)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    67,095 miles
    Test number
    298777154183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing noisy.

  13. Pass65,700 miles (+1,291)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    65,700 miles
    Test number
    388303463103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,409 miles (+2,714)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    64,409 miles
    Test number
    906371712307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,695 miles (+2,712)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    61,695 miles
    Test number
    657793711394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,983 miles (+2,487)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    58,983 miles
    Test number
    742594610305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,496 miles (+3,895)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    56,496 miles
    Test number
    573407819345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,601 miles (+3,201)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    52,601 miles
    Test number
    804195118382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,400 miles (+2,855)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    49,400 miles
    Test number
    682621617355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,545 miles (+5,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    46,545 miles
    Test number
    493607016459
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass40,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    40,589 miles
    Test number
    993967195275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T527 ARU

Does T527 ARU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T527 ARU expired on 10 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T527 ARU?
The MOT on T527 ARU expired on 10 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T527 ARU done?
T527 ARU was recorded at 74,977 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2024, an average of 1,821 miles a year.
Has T527 ARU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T527 ARU has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on T527 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 T527 ARU find?
T527 ARU passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting.

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