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Ford Transit

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

T840 BKXMOT history

T840 BKX is a black diesel Ford Transit first used on 17 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 171,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2023
Mileage
171,370 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T840 BKX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T840 BKX was last recorded at 171,370 miles on 31 Oct 2022, 14,365 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Dec 2007: 128,397 miles, lower than 168,355 miles on 17 Nov 2007.

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
157,005 miles · 1 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
14,365 miles
Average per year
819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 171,370 miles
  • 2021 – 157,005 miles
  • 2020 – 156,016 miles
  • 2019 – 155,200 miles
  • 2018 – 153,949 miles
  • 2017 – 152,229 miles
  • 2016 – 151,002 miles
  • 2015 – 150,254 miles
  • 2014 – 148,629 miles
  • 2013 – 142,605 miles
  • 2012 – 139,497 miles
  • 2011 – 135,219 miles
  • 2010 – 133,840 miles
  • 2008 – 133,537 miles
  • 2007 – 128,397 miles
  • 2006 – 158,757 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,370 miles
  • AdvisoryOff side rear inner sill corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Near side front off side front
  • AdvisoryVarious surface outer body corroded

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Central Front oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,370 miles (+14,365)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    171,370 miles
    Test number
    642090821660
    • AdvisoryOff side rear inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Near side front off side front
    • AdvisoryVarious surface outer body corroded

  2. Pass157,005 miles (+989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    157,005 miles
    Test number
    447826301881
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder body heavily under sealed

  3. Pass156,016 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    156,016 miles
    Test number
    863127367463
    • AdvisoryCentral Front oil leak

  4. Fail156,014 miles (+19)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,014 miles
    Test number
    720790641437
    • MajorCentral Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front oil leak

  5. Fail155,995 miles (+795)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,995 miles
    Test number
    874718748680
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT SEATS BEEN WELDED & SEATS ARE LOOSE
    • AdvisoryGENERAL CONDITION OF UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE IN POOR CONDITION
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE & OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL CORRODED NEAR OUTRIGGERS

  6. Pass155,200 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    155,200 miles
    Test number
    223052647623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail155,143 miles (+1,194)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,143 miles
    Test number
    542738910034
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected out rigger and inner panel (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass153,949 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    153,949 miles
    Test number
    204516460785
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner panel corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rack end slight play

  9. Fail153,949 miles (+1,720)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,949 miles
    Test number
    176207397680
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner panel corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rack end slight play

  10. Pass152,229 miles (+1,227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    152,229 miles
    Test number
    811440043232
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play rack end (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass151,002 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    151,002 miles
    Test number
    772471280541
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail151,002 miles (+748)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,002 miles
    Test number
    421909757905
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass150,254 miles (+1,625)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    150,254 miles
    Test number
    196774265195
    • NoteVery slight play in o/s rack end

  14. Pass148,629 miles (+6,024)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    148,629 miles
    Test number
    497977904220
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s rack end as slight play

  15. Pass142,605 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    142,605 miles
    Test number
    336628553157
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail142,605 miles (+3,108)9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,605 miles
    Test number
    646186853195
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass139,497 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    139,497 miles
    Test number
    995069832151
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing

  18. Fail139,495 miles (+4,276)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,495 miles
    Test number
    207358432499
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing

  19. Pass135,219 miles (+1,379)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    135,219 miles
    Test number
    835495941132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass133,840 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    133,840 miles
    Test number
    250187560408
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear vehicle corroded

  21. Fail133,832 miles (+295)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,832 miles
    Test number
    732701960166
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear vehicle corroded

  22. Pass133,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    133,537 miles
    Test number
    654873318317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail133,537 miles (+5,140)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,537 miles
    Test number
    460613818409
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  24. Pass128,397 miles (-39,958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    128,397 miles
    Test number
    462278137347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Fail168,355 miles (+9,598)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,355 miles
    Test number
    741951027376
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass158,757 miles (+580)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    158,757 miles
    Test number
    371029166258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail158,177 miles1 dangerous3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,177 miles
    Test number
    460792966221
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront wing condition

Questions about T840 BKX

Does T840 BKX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T840 BKX expired on 31 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T840 BKX?
The MOT on T840 BKX expired on 31 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T840 BKX done?
T840 BKX was recorded at 171,370 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2022, an average of 819 miles a year.
Has T840 BKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T840 BKX has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T840 BKX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Dec 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T840 BKX find?
T840 BKX passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2022 with 5 advisories: off side rear inner sill corroded; offside rear upper suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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