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Green and Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

T797 RHJMOT history

T797 RHJ is a green and red diesel Ford Transit first used on 3 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 258,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
258,089 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T797 RHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Green and Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T797 RHJ was last recorded at 258,089 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Nov 2015: 204,445 miles, lower than 228,815 miles on 6 Jan 2015.
  • 14 Jan 2026: 258,089 miles, lower than 258,090 miles on 16 Apr 2024.

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
258,089 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 258,089 miles
  • 2024 – 258,090 miles
  • 2016 – 251,030 miles
  • 2015 – 204,445 miles
  • 2014 – 217,965 miles
  • 2013 – 217,964 miles
  • 2012 – 191,649 miles
  • 2011 – 179,754 miles
  • 2010 – 168,446 miles
  • 2009 – 158,351 miles
  • 2008 – 157,996 miles
  • 2006 – 139,647 miles
  • 2005 – 115,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass258,089 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded in many placesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL HOSES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • VARIOUS AREAS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass258,089 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    258,089 miles
    Test number
    146575588939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded in many places

  2. Fail258,089 miles (-1)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,089 miles
    Test number
    520782330039
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded in many places

  3. Pass258,090 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    258,090 miles
    Test number
    860193031296
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVARIOUS AREAS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

  4. Fail258,089 miles (+7,059)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,089 miles
    Test number
    716728626630
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVARIOUS AREAS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

  5. Pass251,030 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    251,030 miles
    Test number
    668087342561
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box has some corrosion
    • AdvisoryLong travel on handbrake
    • AdvisoryMid chassis has some corrosion
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat permanently fixed backwards
    • AdvisorySome movement in drivers seat

  6. Fail251,029 miles (+46,584)6 failures1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,029 miles
    Test number
    600338424125
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis split and corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box has some corrosion
    • AdvisoryLong travel on handbrake
    • AdvisoryMid chassis has some corrosion
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat permanently fixed backwards
    • AdvisorySome movement in drivers seat

  7. Pass204,445 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    204,445 miles
    Test number
    925689462292
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar bushes split and perished
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
    • AdvisorySome black smoke when reved

  8. Fail204,445 miles (-24,370)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,445 miles
    Test number
    936065819304
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar bushes split and perished
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
    • AdvisorySome black smoke when reved

  9. Pass228,815 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    228,815 miles
    Test number
    976926305043
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front anti roll drop link bushes perrished
    • NoteCenter box rusty
    • NoteNo front facing passinger seat fitted

  10. Fail229,815 miles (+11,850)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,815 miles
    Test number
    887536905021
    • FailureElectrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front anti roll drop link bushes perrished
    • NoteCenter box rusty
    • NoteNo front facing passinger seat fitted

  11. Pass217,965 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    217,965 miles
    Test number
    746797204066
    • NotePassenger seat belt missing at time of test
    • NoteSlight play in front anti-roll dar "D" bushes

  12. Fail217,964 miles (+12,792)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,964 miles
    Test number
    839217953368
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NotePassenger seat belt missing at time of test
    • NoteSlight play in front anti-roll dar "D" bushes
    • NoteUnable to check rear wheel bearings correctly

  13. Pass205,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    205,172 miles
    Test number
    426979703063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail205,172 miles (+13,523)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,172 miles
    Test number
    966637503003
    • FailureOffside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  15. Pass191,649 miles1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    191,649 miles
    Test number
    638703212071
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
    • NoteAir intake hose deterioated
    • NoteCorrosion staring to show in nearside rear chassis rail
    • NoteFront cross member damaged
    • NoteHazard light tell tale light on switch n/w
    • NoteSlight brake imbalance on rear

  16. Fail191,649 miles (+11,895)13 failures2 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,649 miles
    Test number
    178411912035
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
    • NoteAir intake hose deterioated
    • NoteCorrosion staring to show in nearside rear chassis rail
    • NoteFront bumper not fitted
    • NoteFront cross member damaged
    • NoteHazard light tell tale light on switch n/w
    • NoteSlight brake imbalance on rear

  17. Pass179,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    179,754 miles
    Test number
    619021211070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail179,754 miles (+11,308)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,754 miles
    Test number
    277657901097
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  19. Pass168,446 miles (+19)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    168,446 miles
    Test number
    151882310410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAltenator insecure

  20. Fail168,427 miles (+10,076)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,427 miles
    Test number
    161056100062
    • FailureCentre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAltenator insecure

  21. Pass158,351 miles (+355)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    158,351 miles
    Test number
    341266529002
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres badly perished and cracked

  22. Pass157,996 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    157,996 miles
    Test number
    440455568164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail157,996 miles (+18,349)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,996 miles
    Test number
    184125468162
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass139,647 miles (+24,026)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    139,647 miles
    Test number
    362120156112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass115,621 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    115,621 miles
    Test number
    842226265155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T797 RHJ

Does T797 RHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T797 RHJ is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T797 RHJ?
The MOT on T797 RHJ is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T797 RHJ done?
T797 RHJ was recorded at 258,089 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 6,916 miles a year.
Has T797 RHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T797 RHJ has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T797 RHJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 4 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T797 RHJ find?
T797 RHJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front seat damaged; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 1 more.

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