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Ford Transit

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

T56 UMAMOT history

T56 UMA is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 74,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
74,189 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T56 UMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T56 UMA was last recorded at 74,189 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 2,531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,658 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,531 miles
Average per year
2,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,189 miles
  • 2024 – 71,658 miles
  • 2023 – 69,215 miles
  • 2022 – 67,280 miles
  • 2021 – 65,611 miles
  • 2020 – 63,094 miles
  • 2019 – 61,105 miles
  • 2018 – 58,662 miles
  • 2017 – 56,077 miles
  • 2016 – 53,740 miles
  • 2014 – 47,408 miles
  • 2013 – 44,342 miles
  • 2012 – 41,894 miles
  • 2011 – 39,165 miles
  • 2010 – 36,252 miles
  • 2009 – 31,844 miles
  • 2008 – 28,058 miles
  • 2007 – 25,595 miles
  • 2006 – 22,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,189 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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 Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step to the chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step to chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,189 miles (+2,531)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    74,189 miles
    Test number
    770003908228
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass71,658 miles (+2,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    71,658 miles
    Test number
    575491092699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill under door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass69,215 miles (+1,935)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    69,215 miles
    Test number
    508065289955
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside front under door step areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass67,280 miles (+1,669)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    67,280 miles
    Test number
    977001104858
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass65,611 miles (+51)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    65,611 miles
    Test number
    150751540639
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail65,560 miles (+2,466)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,560 miles
    Test number
    218482409877
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass63,094 miles (+67)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    63,094 miles
    Test number
    690546966168
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step to the chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail63,027 miles (+1,922)2 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,027 miles
    Test number
    481783050192
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Top shocker area/front wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Top shocker area/front wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step to the chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass61,105 miles (+2,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,105 miles
    Test number
    559957822293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass58,662 miles (+2,585)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    58,662 miles
    Test number
    218681253532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,077 miles (+2,337)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    56,077 miles
    Test number
    574277170509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,740 miles (+1,496)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    53,740 miles
    Test number
    779437868928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,244 miles (+4,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    52,244 miles
    Test number
    563750754497
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass47,408 miles (+3,066)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    47,408 miles
    Test number
    536496774254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,342 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    44,342 miles
    Test number
    749955023251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,330 miles (+2,436)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,330 miles
    Test number
    326254923448
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • 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 Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Pass41,894 miles (+2,729)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    41,894 miles
    Test number
    119306622284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,165 miles (+2,913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    39,165 miles
    Test number
    749604811200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass36,252 miles (+4,408)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    36,252 miles
    Test number
    553096210207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,844 miles (+3,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    31,844 miles
    Test number
    573251709201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass28,058 miles (+2,463)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    28,058 miles
    Test number
    331143508226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,595 miles (+2,643)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    25,595 miles
    Test number
    333240507250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    22,952 miles
    Test number
    193596956122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T56 UMA

Does T56 UMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T56 UMA is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T56 UMA?
The MOT on T56 UMA is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T56 UMA done?
T56 UMA was recorded at 74,189 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 2,634 miles a year.
Has T56 UMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T56 UMA has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T56 UMA 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 T56 UMA find?
T56 UMA passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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