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Multi-colour · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

T873 RBVMOT history

T873 RBV is a multi-colour diesel Ford Transit first used on 24 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 138,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2026
Mileage
138,983 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T873 RBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T873 RBV was last recorded at 138,983 miles on 17 Feb 2025, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,913 miles · 11 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
4,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,983 miles
  • 2024 – 138,913 miles
  • 2023 – 136,840 miles
  • 2022 – 136,309 miles
  • 2021 – 134,850 miles
  • 2020 – 134,815 miles
  • 2019 – 131,499 miles
  • 2018 – 128,236 miles
  • 2017 – 124,405 miles
  • 2016 – 120,590 miles
  • 2015 – 116,414 miles
  • 2014 – 110,788 miles
  • 2013 – 104,718 miles
  • 2012 – 98,110 miles
  • 2011 – 90,989 miles
  • 2010 – 84,729 miles
  • 2009 – 76,473 miles
  • 2008 – 69,484 miles
  • 2007 – 62,566 miles
  • 2006 – 55,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,983 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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • General corrosion all over vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,983 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    138,983 miles
    Test number
    578038349492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass138,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    138,913 miles
    Test number
    591013876970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail138,913 miles (+2,073)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,913 miles
    Test number
    501826129534
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step area corroded marked with yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass136,840 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    136,840 miles
    Test number
    419591752731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail136,808 miles (+499)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,808 miles
    Test number
    652966122283
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  6. Pass136,309 miles (+1,459)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    136,309 miles
    Test number
    678714080869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both o/s & n/s rear sill/inner arch areas but not considered structural

  7. Pass134,850 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    134,850 miles
    Test number
    538500591114
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass134,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    134,815 miles
    Test number
    340982679684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail134,815 miles (+3,316)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,815 miles
    Test number
    449628433575
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass131,499 miles (+3,263)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    131,499 miles
    Test number
    741152263115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass128,236 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    128,236 miles
    Test number
    390600365671
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion all over vehicle

  12. Fail128,224 miles (+3,819)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,224 miles
    Test number
    868780749818
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer chassis legs (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion all over vehicle

  13. Pass124,405 miles (+17)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    124,405 miles
    Test number
    996456273780
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Fail124,388 miles (+3,798)12 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,388 miles
    Test number
    858017201723
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • FailurePower steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyer worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass120,590 miles (+4,176)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    120,590 miles
    Test number
    575717457156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass116,414 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    116,414 miles
    Test number
    725081165018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail116,401 miles (+5,613)12 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,401 miles
    Test number
    635684655095
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass110,788 miles (+6,070)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    110,788 miles
    Test number
    165382744073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass104,718 miles (+117)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    104,718 miles
    Test number
    176116143455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteRear brake imbalence 64%

  20. Fail104,601 miles (+6,491)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,601 miles
    Test number
    576618933055
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteRear brake imbalence 64%

  21. Pass98,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    98,110 miles
    Test number
    205023232003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail98,110 miles (+7,121)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,110 miles
    Test number
    895846222088
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre side wall
    • NoteO/S/R foot brake effort low

  23. Pass90,989 miles (+10)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    90,989 miles
    Test number
    519780241081
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion o/s and n/s/f outside prescribed areas

  24. Fail90,979 miles (+6,250)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,979 miles
    Test number
    256483431040
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion o/s and n/s/f outside prescribed areas

  25. Pass84,729 miles (+100)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    84,729 miles
    Test number
    161107550084
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight corrosion n/s/f not im prescribed area

  26. Fail84,629 miles (+8,156)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,629 miles
    Test number
    252770550085
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight corrosion n/s/f not im prescribed area

  27. Pass76,473 miles (+6,989)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    76,473 miles
    Test number
    371664849020
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  28. Pass69,484 miles (+6,918)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    69,484 miles
    Test number
    710070858073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass62,566 miles (+7,065)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    62,566 miles
    Test number
    534134347053
    • NoteWindscreen chipped

  30. Pass55,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    55,501 miles
    Test number
    484902456042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T873 RBV

Does T873 RBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T873 RBV expired on 16 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T873 RBV?
The MOT on T873 RBV expired on 16 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T873 RBV done?
T873 RBV was recorded at 138,983 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2025, an average of 4,396 miles a year.
Has T873 RBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T873 RBV has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T873 RBV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T873 RBV find?
T873 RBV passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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