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Ford Transit

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T535 LECMOT history

T535 LEC is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 238,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2026
Mileage
238,735 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,203 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T535 LEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T535 LEC was last recorded at 238,735 miles on 11 Jul 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
238,729 miles · 2 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,203 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 238,735 miles
  • 2024 – 238,729 miles
  • 2023 – 231,029 miles
  • 2022 – 226,950 miles
  • 2020 – 225,624 miles
  • 2018 – 217,158 miles
  • 2017 – 198,210 miles
  • 2016 – 177,862 miles
  • 2015 – 160,710 miles
  • 2014 – 156,937 miles
  • 2013 – 156,275 miles
  • 2012 – 155,206 miles
  • 2011 – 153,798 miles
  • 2010 – 152,964 miles
  • 2009 – 152,006 miles
  • 2008 – 149,227 miles
  • 2007 – 142,907 miles
  • 2005 – 136,590 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass238,735 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass238,735 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    238,735 miles
    Test number
    257209078442
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass238,729 miles (+7,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    238,729 miles
    Test number
    293739133444
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass231,029 miles (+4,079)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    231,029 miles
    Test number
    666614680296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass226,950 miles (+1,326)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    226,950 miles
    Test number
    270853911709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass225,624 miles (+8,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    225,624 miles
    Test number
    483167796537
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass217,158 miles (+18,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    217,158 miles
    Test number
    883690670290
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  7. Pass198,210 miles (+20,348)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    198,210 miles
    Test number
    877938188117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass177,862 miles (+17,152)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    177,862 miles
    Test number
    104232279295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass160,710 miles (+3,773)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    160,710 miles
    Test number
    730696899834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass156,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    156,937 miles
    Test number
    198187464288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail156,937 miles (+662)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,937 miles
    Test number
    309167964447
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass156,275 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    156,275 miles
    Test number
    975981463213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Fail156,268 miles (+1,062)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,268 miles
    Test number
    609339153270
    • FailureCentre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass155,206 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    155,206 miles
    Test number
    305479372273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing

  15. Fail155,206 miles (+1,408)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,206 miles
    Test number
    339310372421
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing

  16. Pass153,798 miles (+501)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    153,798 miles
    Test number
    358565861243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail153,297 miles (+333)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,297 miles
    Test number
    126504361215
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass152,964 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    152,964 miles
    Test number
    603057480287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail152,959 miles (+953)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,959 miles
    Test number
    831394770215
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSuspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass152,006 miles (+6)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    152,006 miles
    Test number
    572792979245
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFront wheel arches corroded.

  21. Fail152,000 miles (+2,773)2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,000 miles
    Test number
    330091879460
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFront wheel arches corroded.

  22. Pass149,227 miles (+6,320)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    149,227 miles
    Test number
    221066878204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass142,907 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    142,907 miles
    Test number
    654502377201
    • NoteFront exhaust pipe getting weak, covered in paste n/s front brake pipe under bonnet rusty †o/s wiper blade spliting but still clears screen †rusty on n/s inner wing, front wheel arches rusty but not sharp

  24. Fail142,898 miles (+6,308)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,898 miles
    Test number
    362454357001
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteWater pump leaking rear brake pipes across axal rustey

  25. Pass136,590 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    136,590 miles
    Test number
    784017425310
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Fail136,590 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,590 miles
    Test number
    974577125313
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T535 LEC

Does T535 LEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T535 LEC expired on 1 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T535 LEC?
The MOT on T535 LEC expired on 1 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T535 LEC done?
T535 LEC was recorded at 238,735 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2025, an average of 5,203 miles a year.
Has T535 LEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T535 LEC has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2014.
Has the mileage on T535 LEC 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 LEC find?
T535 LEC passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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