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Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

T853 JBUMOT history

T853 JBU is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 7 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 120,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
120,032 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T853 JBU
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
7 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T853 JBU was last recorded at 120,032 miles on 25 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Mar 2026: 120,032 miles, lower than 124,748 miles on 12 Mar 2025.

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
124,748 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Average per year
2,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,032 miles
  • 2025 – 124,748 miles
  • 2024 – 120,850 miles
  • 2023 – 117,768 miles
  • 2022 – 113,782 miles
  • 2021 – 109,772 miles
  • 2020 – 107,162 miles
  • 2019 – 104,825 miles
  • 2017 – 101,648 miles
  • 2016 – 100,077 miles
  • 2015 – 97,553 miles
  • 2014 – 97,196 miles
  • 2013 – 94,518 miles
  • 2012 – 91,539 miles
  • 2011 – 88,350 miles
  • 2010 – 87,117 miles
  • 2008 – 87,109 miles
  • 2007 – 82,658 miles
  • 2006 – 72,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,032 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,032 miles (-4,716)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    120,032 miles
    Test number
    860366222571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass124,748 miles (+3,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    124,748 miles
    Test number
    302794369319
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass120,850 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    120,850 miles
    Test number
    419042812944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail120,846 miles (+3,078)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,846 miles
    Test number
    877748625178
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play At rear bearing. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  5. Pass117,768 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    117,768 miles
    Test number
    690238673602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail117,727 miles (+3,945)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,727 miles
    Test number
    739571179160
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  7. Pass113,782 miles (+4,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    113,782 miles
    Test number
    191717356071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  8. Pass109,772 miles (+2,610)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    109,772 miles
    Test number
    690457922431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,162 miles (+2,337)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,162 miles
    Test number
    453787070043
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At nearside & offside rear crossmember. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass104,825 miles (+3,177)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    104,825 miles
    Test number
    476848332476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At crossmember. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass101,648 miles (+1,571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    101,648 miles
    Test number
    892402545438
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush At lower bush. (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At offside front chassis. (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass100,077 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    100,077 miles
    Test number
    336770507413
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail100,075 miles (+2,522)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,075 miles
    Test number
    586790989328
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket insecure Socket missing. (1.9.3a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass97,553 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    97,553 miles
    Test number
    816278956860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail97,548 miles (+352)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,548 miles
    Test number
    118578758749
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded At front crossmember (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass97,196 miles (+2,678)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    97,196 miles
    Test number
    578889104350
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass94,518 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    94,518 miles
    Test number
    929935613375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail94,454 miles (+2,915)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,454 miles
    Test number
    175469803353
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass91,539 miles (+3,189)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    91,539 miles
    Test number
    388927112328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass88,350 miles (+1,233)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    88,350 miles
    Test number
    477030421482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass87,117 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    87,117 miles
    Test number
    102918820021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  22. Pass87,109 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    87,109 miles
    Test number
    692874398286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail87,109 miles (+4,451)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,109 miles
    Test number
    830024898284
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass82,658 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    82,658 miles
    Test number
    284238227343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail82,609 miles (+9,740)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,609 miles
    Test number
    423831327311
    • FailureFront Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  26. Pass72,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    72,869 miles
    Test number
    611617406332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T853 JBU

Does T853 JBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T853 JBU is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T853 JBU?
The MOT on T853 JBU is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T853 JBU done?
T853 JBU was recorded at 120,032 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 2,432 miles a year.
Has T853 JBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T853 JBU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T853 JBU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Mar 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T853 JBU find?
T853 JBU passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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