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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass157,698 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass146,528 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    146,528 miles
    Test number
    736214157529
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  11. 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))
  12. Pass145,092 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    145,092 miles
    Test number
    300888643343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. Pass142,174 miles (+6,761)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    142,174 miles
    Test number
    908078686491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. Pass130,884 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    130,884 miles
    Test number
    687602542158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. 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
  21. Pass119,347 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    119,347 miles
    Test number
    233646389071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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)
  23. 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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