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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

T581 VKJMOT history

T581 VKJ is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 21 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 May 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 121,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 May 2026
Mileage
121,732 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T581 VKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 May 2026
Latest MOT test
29 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T581 VKJ was last recorded at 121,732 miles on 29 May 2025, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,715 miles · 11 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
2,878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,732 miles
  • 2024 – 121,715 miles
  • 2023 – 121,605 miles
  • 2022 – 121,300 miles
  • 2021 – 120,815 miles
  • 2020 – 120,111 miles
  • 2019 – 119,660 miles
  • 2018 – 118,947 miles
  • 2017 – 118,469 miles
  • 2016 – 118,230 miles
  • 2015 – 118,087 miles
  • 2014 – 117,975 miles
  • 2013 – 117,166 miles
  • 2012 – 116,697 miles
  • 2011 – 115,618 miles
  • 2009 – 112,430 miles
  • 2008 – 104,694 miles
  • 2007 – 97,898 miles
  • 2006 – 76,544 miles
  • 2005 – 64,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,732 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen 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))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases taped over (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryThree wheel have wheel nuts back to front

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • N/s front upper windscreen is slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • O/s rear outer sill is slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Slight play in both front wheel bearings

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,732 miles (+17)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    121,732 miles
    Test number
    731405638131
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases taped over (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThree wheel have wheel nuts back to front

  2. Pass121,715 miles (+110)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    121,715 miles
    Test number
    840060785561
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,605 miles (+305)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    121,605 miles
    Test number
    726853564983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass121,300 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    121,300 miles
    Test number
    334157397109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Fail121,300 miles (+485)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,300 miles
    Test number
    516695634104
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass120,815 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    120,815 miles
    Test number
    388749369953
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryN/s front upper windscreen is slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryO/s rear outer sill is slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings

  7. Fail120,815 miles (+704)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,815 miles
    Test number
    742797450582
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryN/s front upper windscreen is slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryO/s rear outer sill is slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings

  8. Pass120,111 miles (+451)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    120,111 miles
    Test number
    251282218177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass119,660 miles (+713)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    119,660 miles
    Test number
    581119128732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,947 miles (+478)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    118,947 miles
    Test number
    547432858624
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass118,469 miles (+239)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    118,469 miles
    Test number
    188360126344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper screen damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass118,230 miles (+143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    118,230 miles
    Test number
    545183504151
    • AdvisoryNo tow ball fitted

  13. Pass118,087 miles (+112)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    118,087 miles
    Test number
    607770075089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNo tow ball fitted

  14. Pass117,975 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    117,975 miles
    Test number
    687431874031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  15. Fail117,969 miles (+803)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,969 miles
    Test number
    829000574056
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  16. Pass117,166 miles (+469)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    117,166 miles
    Test number
    108672043018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass116,697 miles (+1,079)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    116,697 miles
    Test number
    619344222058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass115,618 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    115,618 miles
    Test number
    165124831032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  19. Fail115,613 miles (+3,183)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,613 miles
    Test number
    598664931010
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  20. Pass112,430 miles (+30)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    112,430 miles
    Test number
    913535459385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  21. Fail112,400 miles (+7,706)6 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,400 miles
    Test number
    752629649336
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  22. Pass104,694 miles (+6,796)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    104,694 miles
    Test number
    324277748358
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteN/s/f screen has a crack

  23. Fail97,898 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,898 miles
    Test number
    102885767383
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteWindscreen cracked outside wiper sweep

  24. Pass97,898 miles (+6,594)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    97,898 miles
    Test number
    582715167372
    • NoteWindscreen cracked outside wiper sweep

  25. Pass91,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    91,304 miles
    Test number
    412108577111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail91,304 miles (+14,760)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,304 miles
    Test number
    743628777175
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  27. Pass76,544 miles (+12,016)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    76,544 miles
    Test number
    581823696194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass64,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    64,528 miles
    Test number
    104635095177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T581 VKJ

Does T581 VKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T581 VKJ expired on 28 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T581 VKJ?
The MOT on T581 VKJ expired on 28 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T581 VKJ done?
T581 VKJ was recorded at 121,732 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2025, an average of 2,878 miles a year.
Has T581 VKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T581 VKJ has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T581 VKJ 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 T581 VKJ find?
T581 VKJ passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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