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Ford Transit Connect

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,753 cc

T88 JSWMOT history

T88 JSW is a blue diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 18 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 95,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
95,442 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T88 JSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T88 JSW was last recorded at 95,442 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 84 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Sept 2009: 59,969 miles, lower than 83,771 miles on 18 Sept 2008.

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
95,358 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
84 miles
Average per year
3,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,442 miles
  • 2024 – 95,358 miles
  • 2023 – 95,334 miles
  • 2022 – 95,271 miles
  • 2021 – 94,652 miles
  • 2020 – 94,428 miles
  • 2019 – 94,300 miles
  • 2018 – 92,999 miles
  • 2017 – 90,190 miles
  • 2016 – 87,804 miles
  • 2015 – 85,110 miles
  • 2014 – 81,572 miles
  • 2013 – 78,109 miles
  • 2012 – 74,364 miles
  • 2011 – 71,085 miles
  • 2010 – 65,991 miles
  • 2009 – 59,969 miles
  • 2008 – 83,771 miles
  • 2007 – 46,436 miles
  • 2006 – 34,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,442 miles
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under van (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front radiator support crossmember corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,442 miles (+84)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    95,442 miles
    Test number
    962417552531
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under van (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass95,358 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    95,358 miles
    Test number
    397370248364
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light surface corrosion throughout underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,334 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    95,334 miles
    Test number
    539551617628
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass95,271 miles (+213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    95,271 miles
    Test number
    330228118110
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light surface corrosion on underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail95,058 miles (+406)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,058 miles
    Test number
    808280047814
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass94,652 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    94,652 miles
    Test number
    392857839019
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light surface corrosion on underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail94,652 miles (+224)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,652 miles
    Test number
    766569537699
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light surface corrosion on underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass94,428 miles (+128)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    94,428 miles
    Test number
    744581850628
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s rear inner and outer sill surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember surface corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight knocking noise noted from steering rack when turning

  9. Pass94,300 miles (+1,301)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    94,300 miles
    Test number
    194633293291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside rear inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension corroded
    • AdvisorySlight knock in steering rack when turning
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak on steering rack

  10. Pass92,999 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    92,999 miles
    Test number
    548508875512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear badly cracking in tread
    • AdvisorySlight knock on steering when turning

  11. Fail92,999 miles (+2,809)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,999 miles
    Test number
    963057106252
    • DangerousNearside Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired outer sill (6.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear badly cracking in tread
    • AdvisorySlight knock on steering when turning

  12. Pass90,190 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    90,190 miles
    Test number
    513312425466
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Fail90,190 miles (+2,386)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,190 miles
    Test number
    913651568484
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Pass87,804 miles (+2,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    87,804 miles
    Test number
    818536879968
    • AdvisoryFront radiator support crossmember corroded

  15. Pass85,110 miles (+3,538)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    85,110 miles
    Test number
    690990837102
    • AdvisoryFront radiator support crossmember corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass81,572 miles (+3,463)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    81,572 miles
    Test number
    265791264291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSigns of corrosion on exhaust system
    • NoteSigns of corrosion through out underside of vehicle

  17. Pass78,109 miles (+3,745)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    78,109 miles
    Test number
    855302163243
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear axle corroded slightley

  18. Pass74,364 miles (+3,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    74,364 miles
    Test number
    658414262208
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Pass71,085 miles (+5,094)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    71,085 miles
    Test number
    979653261255
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass65,991 miles (+6,022)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    65,991 miles
    Test number
    241083360281
    • NoteNearside & offside rear leaf springs signs of corrosion

  21. Pass59,969 miles (-23,802)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    59,969 miles
    Test number
    860304269246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass83,771 miles (+37,335)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    83,771 miles
    Test number
    131322868244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,436 miles (+11,923)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    46,436 miles
    Test number
    912460067274
    • NoteP/S BELT PERISHED

  24. Pass34,513 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    34,513 miles
    Test number
    873453866242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T88 JSW

Does T88 JSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T88 JSW is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T88 JSW?
The MOT on T88 JSW is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T88 JSW done?
T88 JSW was recorded at 95,442 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 3,198 miles a year.
Has T88 JSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T88 JSW has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T88 JSW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Sept 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T88 JSW find?
T88 JSW passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under van.

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