Ford Transit
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc
T721 BLNMOT history
T721 BLN is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 20 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 185,172 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 185,172 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,882 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T721 BLN
- 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
- 20 Aug 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T721 BLN was last recorded at 185,172 miles on 7 Jan 2024, 22,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 162,515 miles · 18 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 22,657 miles
- Average per year
- 5,882 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 185,172 miles
- 2022 – 162,515 miles
- 2021 – 153,078 miles
- 2019 – 144,918 miles
- 2018 – 138,796 miles
- 2017 – 133,178 miles
- 2016 – 125,944 miles
- 2015 – 120,281 miles
- 2014 – 119,702 miles
- 2013 – 119,181 miles
- 2012 – 118,342 miles
- 2011 – 116,360 miles
- 2010 – 115,200 miles
- 2009 – 105,163 miles
- 2008 – 92,994 miles
- 2006 – 83,118 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass185,172 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
20 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass185,172 miles (+22,657)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 185,172 miles
- Test number
- 254091839119
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail162,515 miles (+9,437)3 dangerous15 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,515 miles
- Test number
- 677016829004
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury step (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Pass153,078 miles (+8,160)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 153,078 miles
- Test number
- 374789688174
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass144,918 miles (+6,122)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 144,918 miles
- Test number
- 172755239432
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside seat belt slightly frayed
Pass138,796 miles (+5,618)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 138,796 miles
- Test number
- 314242455545
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,178 miles (+7,234)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 133,178 miles
- Test number
- 140236243807
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,944 miles (+5,663)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 125,944 miles
- Test number
- 412987330328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,281 miles (+579)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 120,281 miles
- Test number
- 535306681214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,702 miles (+521)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 119,702 miles
- Test number
- 907029544365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,181 miles (+839)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 119,181 miles
- Test number
- 837070333349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,342 miles (+1,982)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 118,342 miles
- Test number
- 778024132310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,360 miles (+1,160)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 116,360 miles
- Test number
- 218553331355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,200 miles (+1,201)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 115,200 miles
- Test number
- 781142440319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,999 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 113,999 miles
- Test number
- 412165910083
- AdvisoryCentre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteHydraulic leak from rear ram.
Fail113,999 miles (+8,836)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,999 miles
- Test number
- 592493810030
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryCentre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteHydraulic leak from rear ram.
Pass105,163 miles (+12,169)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 105,163 miles
- Test number
- 760179919009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,994 miles (+1)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 92,994 miles
- Test number
- 160967018428
- NoteCab floor holed,offside rear,but not prescribed area
- NoteCab floor showing signs of corrosion on underside
Fail92,993 miles (+9,875)10 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,993 miles
- Test number
- 191598308017
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureParking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteCab floor holed,offside rear,but not prescribed area
- NoteCab floor showing signs of corrosion on underside
Pass83,118 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 83,118 miles
- Test number
- 821117046299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,118 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,118 miles
- Test number
- 281424846234
- FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T721 BLN
- Does T721 BLN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T721 BLN expired on 6 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T721 BLN?
- The MOT on T721 BLN expired on 6 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T721 BLN done?
- T721 BLN was recorded at 185,172 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2024, an average of 5,882 miles a year.
- Has T721 BLN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T721 BLN has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on T721 BLN 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 T721 BLN find?
- T721 BLN passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal; nearside rear suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal; offside front suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal, and 2 more.
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