
Ford Transit
Red and Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc
T873 BWNMOT history
T873 BWN is a red and black diesel Ford Transit first used on 4 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 159,982 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 159,982 mi
- At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 32
- 20 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 3,207 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T873 BWN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- Red and Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,496 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 4 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T873 BWN was last recorded at 159,982 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Nov 2011: 146,138 miles, lower than 163,180 miles on 30 Nov 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 159,822 miles · 19 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 160 miles
- Average per year
- 3,207 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 159,982 miles
- 2024 – 159,822 miles
- 2023 – 159,619 miles
- 2022 – 159,217 miles
- 2021 – 158,878 miles
- 2020 – 158,514 miles
- 2019 – 157,797 miles
- 2018 – 157,077 miles
- 2017 – 156,626 miles
- 2016 – 156,124 miles
- 2015 – 155,417 miles
- 2014 – 154,766 miles
- 2013 – 151,314 miles
- 2012 – 147,986 miles
- 2011 – 146,138 miles
- 2010 – 163,180 miles
- 2009 – 127,325 miles
- 2008 – 119,567 miles
- 2007 – 114,339 miles
- 2006 – 98,842 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above prob shaft bearing (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material back of balk head (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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.
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily pitted outer face
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily pitted outer face
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Driver seat cushion severely deteriorated seat frame showing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Driver seat cushion in poor state of repair
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
32 tests since 27 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,982 miles (+160)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 159,982 miles
- Test number
- 521610010693
- AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above prob shaft bearing (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material back of balk head (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass159,822 miles (+33)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 159,822 miles
- Test number
- 662493767804
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily pitted outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily pitted outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail159,789 miles (+155)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,789 miles
- Test number
- 100611862922
- MajorOffside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure Seat cushion badly deteriorated part missing (6.2.5 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily pitted outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily pitted outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass159,634 miles (+15)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 159,634 miles
- Test number
- 413980484975
- AdvisoryOffside Front Driver seat cushion severely deteriorated seat frame showing
Fail159,619 miles (+402)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,619 miles
- Test number
- 855432983229
- MajorFloor excessively deteriorated Floor of tipper full of holes items likely to fall through (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Driver seat cushion severely deteriorated seat frame showing
Pass159,217 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 159,217 miles
- Test number
- 409579662273
- AdvisoryOffside Front Driver seat cushion in poor state of repair
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail159,217 miles (+339)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,217 miles
- Test number
- 873461629150
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Driver seat cushion in poor state of repair
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass158,878 miles (+364)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 158,878 miles
- Test number
- 805337522128
- AdvisoryDriver seat cushion in poor state of repair
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow rear end of center box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion band outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion band outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass158,514 miles (+717)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 158,514 miles
- Test number
- 194066099251
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Front spring eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Driver seat cushion in poor state of repair
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Front spring eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass157,797 miles (+720)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 157,797 miles
- Test number
- 673432111987
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mount worn (5.3.2 (c))
Pass157,077 miles (+28)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 157,077 miles
- Test number
- 580085594752
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat Cushion in poor state of repair
Fail157,049 miles (+423)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,049 miles
- Test number
- 511074709996
- MajorCentral Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Center Bearing marked yellow (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- MajorCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Center bearing marked yellow (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat Cushion in poor state of repair
Pass156,626 miles (+66)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 156,626 miles
- Test number
- 130250305610
- AdvisoryOil leak Oil Reseviour and Ram for tipper leaking
- AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing Both Centre Bearing
Fail156,560 miles (+436)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,560 miles
- Test number
- 672325714706
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing behind washer bottle marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis to rear of fuel tank marked in yellow (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak oil reseviour and ram for tipper leaking
- AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing Both centre bearing
Pass156,124 miles (+15)1 dangerous11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 156,124 miles
- Test number
- 701677248244
- DangerousDriver seat swab worn exposing seat frame
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis to rear of fuel tank corroded (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
- AdvisoryOil leak Diff cover leaking
- AdvisoryOil leak Engine oil
- AdvisoryOil leak tipper ram leaking
- AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing Both center bearing worn
Fail156,109 miles (+692)1 dangerous3 failures11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,109 miles
- Test number
- 875548473375
- DangerousDriver seat swab worn exposing seat frame
- FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped Front to rear pipe below cab floor (3.6.B.1)
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis to rear of fuel tank corroded (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
- AdvisoryOil leak Diff cover leaking
- AdvisoryOil leak Engine oil
- AdvisoryOil leak tipper ram leaking
- AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing Both center bearing worn
Pass155,417 miles (+16)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 155,417 miles
- Test number
- 747200230591
- DangerousCentre propshaft support bearing excessive movement
Fail155,401 miles (+635)1 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,401 miles
- Test number
- 666423897272
- DangerousCentre propshaft support bearing excessive movement
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing as marked (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass154,766 miles (+44)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 154,766 miles
- Test number
- 366655134308
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteBoth front wings not secured to inner wheel arch
- NoteRbt brake efficiency (park) 17%
Fail154,722 miles (+3,408)8 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,722 miles
- Test number
- 385755224375
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBoth front wings not secured to inner wheel arch
Pass151,314 miles (+16)3 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 151,314 miles
- Test number
- 178196533333
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteMetal ends of front brake hoses undersealed
- NoteOffside front seatbase in poor condition
- NoteOffside rear inner tyre on legal limit (advise replacement)
- NoteOffside undersill damaged
- NotePower steering pipes corroded
- NoteUnderbody corrosion
Fail151,298 miles (+3,312)8 failures4 advisories9 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,298 miles
- Test number
- 887031833335
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteMetal ends of front brake hoses undersealed
- NoteNearside front inner wing corroded (attention required)
- NoteNearside outer and undersill corroded (attention required)
- NoteOffside front seatbase in poor condition
- NoteOffside rear inner tyre on legal limit (advise replacement)
- NoteOffside undersill damaged
- NotePower steering pipes corroded
- NoteUnderbody corrosion
Pass147,986 miles (+1,848)4 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 147,986 miles
- Test number
- 935441532305
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteNearside front inner wheel arch coroded
- NoteNearside front inner wing coroded under bonnet
- NoteOffside and nearside front wheel arches coroded
- NoteOffside and nearside outersills coroded
- NoteOffside front seat base in poor condition
- NoteUnderbody corosion
Pass146,138 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 146,138 miles
- Test number
- 798068821359
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteUnderbody corrosion
Fail146,138 miles (-17,042)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,138 miles
- Test number
- 779537021337
- FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass163,180 miles (+35,855)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 163,180 miles
- Test number
- 853894130337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,325 miles (+2)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 127,325 miles
- Test number
- 664926639313
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteClutch pedal rubber worn smooth
- NoteEngine oil leak
- NoteO/s/r tyre cracking on sidewalls
Fail127,323 miles (+7,756)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,323 miles
- Test number
- 800865439373
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteClutch pedal rubber worn smooth
- NoteEngine oil leak
- NoteO/s/r tyre cracking on sidewalls
Pass119,567 miles (+32)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 119,567 miles
- Test number
- 534238238314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,535 miles (+5,196)2 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,535 miles
- Test number
- 783537538326
- DangerousNearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousClutch pedal anti-slip pad missing
- FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Pass114,339 miles (+15,497)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 114,339 miles
- Test number
- 444731757321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,842 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 98,842 miles
- Test number
- 614281736303
- AdvisoryRear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- NoteSlight imbalance in front brakes
Questions about T873 BWN
- Does T873 BWN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T873 BWN is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T873 BWN?
- The MOT on T873 BWN is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T873 BWN done?
- T873 BWN was recorded at 159,982 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 3,207 miles a year.
- Has T873 BWN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T873 BWN has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on T873 BWN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T873 BWN find?
- T873 BWN passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: central vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above prob shaft bearing; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material back of balk head; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 1 more.
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