Ford logo

Ford Transit

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

T540 RFSMOT history

T540 RFS is a green and white diesel Ford Transit first used on 14 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 84,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
84,867 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
971 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T540 RFS in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T540 RFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Green and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T540 RFS was last recorded at 84,867 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,863 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,867 miles
  • 2024 – 84,000 miles
  • 2023 – 83,904 miles
  • 2022 – 83,105 miles
  • 2019 – 81,990 miles
  • 2018 – 81,862 miles
  • 2017 – 81,034 miles
  • 2016 – 80,456 miles
  • 2015 – 80,153 miles
  • 2014 – 79,022 miles
  • 2013 – 77,980 miles
  • 2012 – 76,402 miles
  • 2011 – 75,813 miles
  • 2010 – 74,777 miles
  • 2009 – 73,359 miles
  • 2008 – 70,233 miles
  • 2007 – 68,083 miles
  • 2006 – 65,706 miles
  • 2005 – 65,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,867 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front crash bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion at gearbox cradle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Front and rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre NSR outer tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in body at chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Holes in wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,867 miles (+4)2 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    84,867 miles
    Test number
    726870409368
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front crash bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion at gearbox cradle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Front and rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre NSR outer tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in body at chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Holes in wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail84,863 miles (+863)3 major2 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,863 miles
    Test number
    257023215551
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength NSF strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front crash bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion at gearbox cradle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Front and rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre NSR outer tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in body at chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Holes in wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass84,000 miles (+6)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    84,000 miles
    Test number
    534215963383
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive eng (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  4. Fail83,994 miles (+90)2 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,994 miles
    Test number
    786376720190
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings not tested
  5. Pass83,904 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    83,904 miles
    Test number
    994283371390
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail83,904 miles (+799)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,904 miles
    Test number
    826642556952
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass83,105 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    83,105 miles
    Test number
    912713482823
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Fail83,078 miles (+1,088)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,078 miles
    Test number
    363122815283
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass81,990 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,990 miles
    Test number
    679840876476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,862 miles (+828)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    81,862 miles
    Test number
    607215974948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,034 miles (+578)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,034 miles
    Test number
    739667612995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,456 miles (+303)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    80,456 miles
    Test number
    860655653644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,153 miles (+1,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,153 miles
    Test number
    446287795099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass79,022 miles (+1,042)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    79,022 miles
    Test number
    295050884034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  15. Pass77,980 miles (+1,578)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    77,980 miles
    Test number
    868172083083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,402 miles (+589)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    76,402 miles
    Test number
    947346872026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,813 miles (+1,036)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    75,813 miles
    Test number
    747319181087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,777 miles (+1,418)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    74,777 miles
    Test number
    371528380081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,359 miles (+3,126)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    73,359 miles
    Test number
    874994709100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,233 miles (+2,150)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    70,233 miles
    Test number
    951940458089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,083 miles (+2,377)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    68,083 miles
    Test number
    864421457087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,706 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    65,706 miles
    Test number
    711085006024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail65,598 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,598 miles
    Test number
    303872465376
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteO/s body bracket bolts loose

Questions about T540 RFS

Does T540 RFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T540 RFS is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T540 RFS?
The MOT on T540 RFS is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T540 RFS done?
T540 RFS was recorded at 84,867 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 971 miles a year.
Has T540 RFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T540 RFS has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T540 RFS 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 T540 RFS find?
T540 RFS passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 16 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crash bar, and 15 more.

Browse all T540 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.