
Ford Transit
Cream · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc
T597 RPKMOT history
T597 RPK is a cream diesel Ford Transit first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 157,698 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 157,698 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 13 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 2,939 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T597 RPK
- 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
- 11 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T597 RPK was last recorded at 157,698 miles on 16 Jul 2024, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 157,668 miles · 4 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 30 miles
- Average per year
- 2,939 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 157,698 miles
- 2023 – 153,289 miles
- 2022 – 148,496 miles
- 2020 – 148,061 miles
- 2019 – 146,528 miles
- 2018 – 145,092 miles
- 2017 – 142,174 miles
- 2016 – 135,413 miles
- 2014 – 130,911 miles
- 2012 – 130,884 miles
- 2011 – 128,012 miles
- 2009 – 119,347 miles
- 2008 – 109,879 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Body component slightly loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 9 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,698 miles (+30)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 157,698 miles
- Test number
- 228811601335
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail157,668 miles (+4,379)7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,668 miles
- Test number
- 952305482758
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced washer bottle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch, shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass153,289 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 153,289 miles
- Test number
- 233266129385
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail153,289 miles (+4,793)3 dangerous8 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,289 miles
- Test number
- 213132730356
- DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable insecure rubbing o/s/r tyre (1.1.15 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass148,496 miles (+50)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 148,496 miles
- Test number
- 515431298266
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail148,446 miles (+42)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,446 miles
- Test number
- 109335444342
- MajorFront Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail148,404 miles (+343)9 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,404 miles
- Test number
- 217033656401
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner chassis by lower arm mountain point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass148,061 miles2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 148,061 miles
- Test number
- 742304580182
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner arch corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Chassis rail starting to corrode above tank next to previous repair
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner arch corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next to shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail148,061 miles (+1,533)1 major2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,061 miles
- Test number
- 812845105356
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner arch corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Chassis rail starting to corrode above tank next to previous repair
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner arch corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next to shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass146,528 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 146,528 miles
- Test number
- 736214157529
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail146,528 miles (+1,436)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,528 miles
- Test number
- 107911756636
- DangerousNearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass145,092 miles (+203)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2019
- Odometer
- 145,092 miles
- Test number
- 300888643343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,889 miles (+2,715)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,889 miles
- Test number
- 800090798085
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both from front l.a.v. (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both from l.a.v. to flexis (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass142,174 miles (+6,761)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2018
- Odometer
- 142,174 miles
- Test number
- 908078686491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,413 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 135,413 miles
- Test number
- 832213936559
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail135,413 miles (+4,502)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,413 miles
- Test number
- 123467008742
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass130,911 miles (+27)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 130,911 miles
- Test number
- 569461754340
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass130,884 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2013
- Odometer
- 130,884 miles
- Test number
- 687602542158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,861 miles (+2,849)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,861 miles
- Test number
- 569372932152
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass128,012 miles (+8,665)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2012
- Odometer
- 128,012 miles
- Test number
- 316080431112
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteO/S/R INNER TYRE WEARING LOW
Pass119,347 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 119,347 miles
- Test number
- 233646389071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,336 miles (+9,457)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,336 miles
- Test number
- 861215689057
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in an lower ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass109,879 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 109,879 miles
- Test number
- 474430808172
- NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Questions about T597 RPK
- Does T597 RPK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T597 RPK expired on 17 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T597 RPK?
- The MOT on T597 RPK expired on 17 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T597 RPK done?
- T597 RPK was recorded at 157,698 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2024, an average of 2,939 miles a year.
- Has T597 RPK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T597 RPK has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on T597 RPK 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 T597 RPK find?
- T597 RPK passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2024 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; towbar component corroded, but not excessively, and 1 more.
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