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Ford Transit

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

T863 ABFMOT history

T863 ABF is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 138,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2023
Mileage
138,065 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T863 ABF
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
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T863 ABF was last recorded at 138,065 miles on 26 Sept 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jun 2018: 134,191 miles, lower than 135,111 miles on 22 Aug 2016.

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
138,065 miles · 18 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 138,065 miles
  • 2021 – 138,065 miles
  • 2020 – 138,039 miles
  • 2019 – 136,109 miles
  • 2018 – 134,191 miles
  • 2016 – 135,111 miles
  • 2015 – 134,709 miles
  • 2014 – 133,813 miles
  • 2013 – 133,079 miles
  • 2012 – 132,026 miles
  • 2011 – 124,498 miles
  • 2010 – 117,568 miles
  • 2009 – 110,066 miles
  • 2008 – 103,377 miles
  • 2007 – 89,149 miles
  • 2006 – 74,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,065 miles
  • AdvisoryExtensive patch repairs made to vehicle
  • AdvisoryRear loading area 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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,065 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    138,065 miles
    Test number
    191087652805
    • AdvisoryExtensive patch repairs made to vehicle
    • AdvisoryRear loading area corroded

  2. Pass138,065 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    138,065 miles
    Test number
    433911278143
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail138,065 miles (+26)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,065 miles
    Test number
    368746859765
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass138,039 miles (+1,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    138,039 miles
    Test number
    396508316496
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to steps and rear body

  5. Pass136,109 miles (+1,918)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    136,109 miles
    Test number
    451212548992
    • AdvisoryBody not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  6. Pass134,191 miles (-920)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    134,191 miles
    Test number
    492575726621
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door step slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  7. Pass135,111 miles (+402)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    135,111 miles
    Test number
    698711717346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass134,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    134,709 miles
    Test number
    785582625235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail134,709 miles (+896)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,709 miles
    Test number
    419168115299
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass133,813 miles (+734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    133,813 miles
    Test number
    739688294132
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  11. Pass133,079 miles (+1,053)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    133,079 miles
    Test number
    636467673158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass132,026 miles (+4)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    132,026 miles
    Test number
    926347002272
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDrivers seat badly worn
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteO/s/f number plate light damaged/repaired
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  13. Fail132,022 miles (+7,524)16 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,022 miles
    Test number
    815892802214
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDrivers seat badly worn
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteO/s/f number plate light damaged/repaired
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Pass124,498 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    124,498 miles
    Test number
    175815041071
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail124,496 miles (+2)2 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,496 miles
    Test number
    115972241011
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteCab marker lamps inop
    • NoteClutch pedal anti-slip missing
    • NoteO/s ft wing holed with corrosion
    • NoteOil leaks from engine and gearbox

  16. Fail124,494 miles (+6,926)11 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,494 miles
    Test number
    138999631092
    • FailureBrake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCab marker lamps inop
    • NoteClutch pedal anti-slip missing
    • NoteFt discs in poor condition
    • NoteO/s ft wing holed with corrosion
    • NoteOil leaks from engine and gearbox

  17. Pass117,568 miles (+7,502)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    117,568 miles
    Test number
    421848040090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass110,066 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    110,066 miles
    Test number
    123610159455
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

  19. Fail110,046 miles (+6,669)1 dangerous11 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,046 miles
    Test number
    134001349061
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureCentre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • 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 Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

  20. Pass103,377 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    103,377 miles
    Test number
    653099638018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail103,375 miles (+14,226)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,375 miles
    Test number
    932708838020
    • DangerousOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

  22. Pass89,149 miles (+14,794)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    89,149 miles
    Test number
    510596527091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

  23. Pass74,355 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    74,355 miles
    Test number
    882903336017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail74,345 miles8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,345 miles
    Test number
    690141336005
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about T863 ABF

Does T863 ABF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T863 ABF expired on 23 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T863 ABF?
The MOT on T863 ABF expired on 23 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T863 ABF done?
T863 ABF was recorded at 138,065 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2022, an average of 3,827 miles a year.
Has T863 ABF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T863 ABF has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T863 ABF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T863 ABF find?
T863 ABF passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2022 with 2 advisories: extensive patch repairs made to vehicle; rear loading area corroded.

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