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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

T785 RPTMOT history

T785 RPT is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Jun 2022 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 89,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jun 2022
Mileage
89,763 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2023
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T785 RPT
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
18 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jun 2022
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T785 RPT was last recorded at 89,763 miles on 27 Feb 2023, 3,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Apr 2011: 63,672 miles, lower than 71,319 miles on 26 Oct 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
86,583 miles · 25 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
3,180 miles
Average per year
1,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 89,763 miles
  • 2021 – 86,583 miles
  • 2020 – 82,970 miles
  • 2018 – 82,210 miles
  • 2017 – 80,716 miles
  • 2016 – 79,451 miles
  • 2015 – 78,421 miles
  • 2014 – 77,435 miles
  • 2012 – 75,586 miles
  • 2011 – 63,677 miles
  • 2009 – 71,319 miles
  • 2008 – 69,331 miles
  • 2007 – 67,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail89,763 miles
  • MajorCentral Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorFront Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion rear n/s and central pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Coolant leaking temp switch area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front prop shaft mount in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front universal joint has play in it

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Play in n/s steering rack end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail89,763 miles (+3,180)9 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,763 miles
    Test number
    813046678063
    • MajorCentral Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion rear n/s and central pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass86,583 miles (+3,613)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    86,583 miles
    Test number
    106125214404
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to perished
  3. Pass82,970 miles (+760)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    82,970 miles
    Test number
    128866343580
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to tipper body
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - inner (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass82,210 miles (+26)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    82,210 miles
    Test number
    862817757968
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leaking temp switch area
    • AdvisoryFront prop shaft mount in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront universal joint has play in it
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s steering rack end
    • AdvisoryPower steering reservoir insecure
  5. Fail82,184 miles (+1,468)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,184 miles
    Test number
    506413949618
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced bottom mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leaking temp switch area
    • AdvisoryFront prop shaft mount in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront universal joint has play in it
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s steering rack end
    • AdvisoryPower steering reservoir insecure
  6. Pass80,716 miles (+1,265)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    80,716 miles
    Test number
    279464014458
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded flexible hoses.both. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both. (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner tyre wall damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  7. Pass79,451 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    79,451 miles
    Test number
    902876307411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail79,439 miles (+1,018)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,439 miles
    Test number
    337499460629
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle service (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureSpeedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
  9. Pass78,421 miles (+986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    78,421 miles
    Test number
    915640125142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  10. Pass77,435 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    77,435 miles
    Test number
    588661624178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,429 miles (+1,843)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,429 miles
    Test number
    577470824147
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  12. Fail75,586 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,586 miles
    Test number
    369189692203
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  13. Pass75,586 miles (+11,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    75,586 miles
    Test number
    957189692239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  14. Pass63,677 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    63,677 miles
    Test number
    258284321405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,672 miles (-7,647)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,672 miles
    Test number
    829868411173
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
  16. Pass71,319 miles (+1,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    71,319 miles
    Test number
    543019699275
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass69,331 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    69,331 miles
    Test number
    890970728217
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  18. Fail69,319 miles (+1,485)4 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,319 miles
    Test number
    580755918248
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside rear outer sidewall damage
    • NoteOffside rear outer tyre sidewall damage
    • NoteOffside wiper blade starting to split
  19. Pass67,834 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    67,834 miles
    Test number
    842712457101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail67,814 miles10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,814 miles
    Test number
    260017237196
    • FailureFront Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Questions about T785 RPT

Does T785 RPT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T785 RPT expired on 24 Jun 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T785 RPT?
The MOT on T785 RPT expired on 24 Jun 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T785 RPT done?
T785 RPT was recorded at 89,763 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2023, an average of 1,391 miles a year.
Has T785 RPT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T785 RPT has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T785 RPT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T785 RPT find?
T785 RPT failed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2023 with 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: central vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s chassis holed; front prop shaft bearing excessively worn; front service brake excessively fluctuating, and 13 more.

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