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Ford Transit

Cream · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

T551 FJTMOT history

T551 FJT is a cream diesel Ford Transit first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 68,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
68,403 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T551 FJT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T551 FJT was last recorded at 68,403 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 526 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,877 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
526 miles
Average per year
2,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,403 miles
  • 2025 – 67,877 miles
  • 2024 – 67,743 miles
  • 2023 – 67,512 miles
  • 2022 – 67,137 miles
  • 2021 – 66,357 miles
  • 2020 – 66,002 miles
  • 2019 – 65,407 miles
  • 2018 – 63,385 miles
  • 2017 – 62,744 miles
  • 2016 – 58,969 miles
  • 2015 – 54,483 miles
  • 2014 – 51,352 miles
  • 2013 – 50,642 miles
  • 2012 – 49,522 miles
  • 2011 – 44,728 miles
  • 2010 – 42,576 miles
  • 2009 – 40,909 miles
  • 2008 – 36,478 miles
  • 2007 – 33,191 miles
  • 2006 – 24,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,403 miles
  • MinorProp shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated 2nd prop centre bearing mount worn (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,403 miles (+526)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    68,403 miles
    Test number
    667198983430
    • MinorProp shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated 2nd prop centre bearing mount worn (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass67,877 miles (+134)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    67,877 miles
    Test number
    159910865233
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch has corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass67,743 miles (+231)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    67,743 miles
    Test number
    198322341847
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass67,512 miles (+375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    67,512 miles
    Test number
    818773538750
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axel (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass67,137 miles (+780)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    67,137 miles
    Test number
    895532500980
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass66,357 miles (+355)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    66,357 miles
    Test number
    101889177378
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass66,002 miles (+595)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    66,002 miles
    Test number
    955578917046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass65,407 miles (+2,022)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,407 miles
    Test number
    260171163922
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass63,385 miles (+641)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    63,385 miles
    Test number
    877478424304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,744 miles (+3,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,744 miles
    Test number
    982205540274
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s inner & outer sills slight corrosion

  11. Pass58,969 miles (+4,486)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    58,969 miles
    Test number
    538993385203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,483 miles (+3,131)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    54,483 miles
    Test number
    987298485110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,352 miles (+710)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    51,352 miles
    Test number
    267571774440
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteGeneral corrosion under vehicle

  14. Pass50,642 miles (+1,120)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    50,642 miles
    Test number
    406416293186
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNumerous bits of rust beneath vehicle
    • NoteRusted hole in driver's door near the window glass divide
    • NoteO/s/r wheel arch badly corroded

  15. Pass49,522 miles (+4,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    49,522 miles
    Test number
    466020382199
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass44,728 miles (+2,152)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    44,728 miles
    Test number
    106885691105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,576 miles (+1,667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    42,576 miles
    Test number
    674132880128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass40,909 miles (+4,431)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,909 miles
    Test number
    294655599451
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteHeavy cracking to offside rear tyre - offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteSlight corrosion to both lower sills

  19. Pass36,478 miles (+3,287)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    36,478 miles
    Test number
    824086598174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,191 miles (+8,782)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    33,191 miles
    Test number
    240347997472
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteWindscreen chipped - slight play in center prop-shaft moumtings - spare wheel loose on mounting

  21. Pass24,409 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    24,409 miles
    Test number
    304019696154
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Fail24,390 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,390 miles
    Test number
    591899396135
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T551 FJT

Does T551 FJT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T551 FJT is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T551 FJT?
The MOT on T551 FJT is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T551 FJT done?
T551 FJT was recorded at 68,403 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 2,243 miles a year.
Has T551 FJT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T551 FJT has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2006.
Has the mileage on T551 FJT 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 T551 FJT find?
T551 FJT passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated 2nd prop centre bearing mount worn; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet, and 3 more.

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