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Cream and White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

T535 ARUMOT history

T535 ARU is a cream and white diesel Ford Transit first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 58,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
58,134 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T535 ARU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Cream and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T535 ARU was last recorded at 58,134 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 1,708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,426 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,708 miles
Average per year
1,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,134 miles
  • 2025 – 56,426 miles
  • 2024 – 55,364 miles
  • 2023 – 53,550 miles
  • 2022 – 52,138 miles
  • 2021 – 50,598 miles
  • 2020 – 50,099 miles
  • 2019 – 49,007 miles
  • 2018 – 47,944 miles
  • 2017 – 47,908 miles
  • 2016 – 47,883 miles
  • 2015 – 47,802 miles
  • 2014 – 47,277 miles
  • 2013 – 46,232 miles
  • 2012 – 44,800 miles
  • 2011 – 42,989 miles
  • 2010 – 40,874 miles
  • 2009 – 38,097 miles
  • 2008 – 35,303 miles
  • 2007 – 32,200 miles
  • 2006 – 28,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,134 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

32 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,134 miles (+1,708)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    58,134 miles
    Test number
    781050531024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass56,426 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    56,426 miles
    Test number
    328551670634
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail56,423 miles (+1,059)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,423 miles
    Test number
    656324620093
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass55,364 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    55,364 miles
    Test number
    616867328166
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail55,355 miles (+1,805)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,355 miles
    Test number
    433600119513
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass53,550 miles (+1,412)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    53,550 miles
    Test number
    854182043010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,138 miles (+1,540)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    52,138 miles
    Test number
    974958869360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,598 miles (+499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    50,598 miles
    Test number
    469629805007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass50,099 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    50,099 miles
    Test number
    406309835448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail50,096 miles (+1,089)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,096 miles
    Test number
    879284063362
    • MajorCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass49,007 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    49,007 miles
    Test number
    302256909868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail48,981 miles (+1,037)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,981 miles
    Test number
    391095694707
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.76 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass47,944 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    47,944 miles
    Test number
    141365256401
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail47,944 miles (+34)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,944 miles
    Test number
    494074337319
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass47,910 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    47,910 miles
    Test number
    550355003464
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes show signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in inner and outer sills front wheel arches chassis rails
    • AdvisoryFront brake hose ferills corroded

  16. Fail47,910 miles (+2)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,910 miles
    Test number
    895337559422
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes show signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in inner and outer sills front wheel arches chassis rails
    • AdvisoryFront brake hose ferills corroded

  17. Pass47,908 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    47,908 miles
    Test number
    256243248866
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in sills wheel arches, rear cross member and chassis

  18. Fail47,908 miles (+25)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,908 miles
    Test number
    801135664637
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in sills wheel arches, rear cross member and chassis

  19. Pass47,883 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    47,883 miles
    Test number
    211221460216
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in brake pipes
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in chassis and body

  20. Fail47,865 miles (+63)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,865 miles
    Test number
    478862172751
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in body and chassis
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in brake pipes

  21. Pass47,802 miles (+525)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    47,802 miles
    Test number
    655427625190
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake pipes slightly corroded

  22. Pass47,277 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    47,277 miles
    Test number
    207128844486
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  23. Fail47,277 miles (+1,045)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,277 miles
    Test number
    397857544198
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  24. Pass46,232 miles (+1,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    46,232 miles
    Test number
    495831943127
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  25. Pass44,800 miles (+1,811)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    44,800 miles
    Test number
    845978132126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,989 miles (+2,115)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,989 miles
    Test number
    248839431404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass40,874 miles (+2,777)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    40,874 miles
    Test number
    611183730150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass38,097 miles (+2,794)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,097 miles
    Test number
    272394139101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass35,303 miles (+3,103)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,303 miles
    Test number
    440457138114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass32,200 miles (+3,336)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    32,200 miles
    Test number
    453154437158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass28,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    28,864 miles
    Test number
    524270636188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail28,864 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,864 miles
    Test number
    361679726100
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about T535 ARU

Does T535 ARU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T535 ARU is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T535 ARU?
The MOT on T535 ARU is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T535 ARU done?
T535 ARU was recorded at 58,134 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 1,445 miles a year.
Has T535 ARU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T535 ARU has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T535 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 T535 ARU find?
T535 ARU passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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