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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

T979 UGEMOT history

T979 UGE is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 108,854 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
108,854 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T979 UGE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T979 UGE was last recorded at 108,854 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 1,922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Nov 2006: 62,370 miles, lower than 79,160 miles on 2 Nov 2006.

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
106,932 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,922 miles
Average per year
1,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,854 miles
  • 2024 – 106,932 miles
  • 2023 – 106,903 miles
  • 2017 – 103,048 miles
  • 2016 – 98,540 miles
  • 2010 – 94,392 miles
  • 2009 – 78,610 miles
  • 2008 – 72,378 miles
  • 2006 – 62,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,854 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded various covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

13 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    108,854 miles
    Test number
    253486099165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail108,854 miles (+1,922)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,854 miles
    Test number
    163521385923
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass106,932 miles (+29)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    106,932 miles
    Test number
    826242078326
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis showing signs of corrosion

  4. Pass106,903 miles (+3,855)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    106,903 miles
    Test number
    234515934411
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,048 miles (+4,508)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    103,048 miles
    Test number
    415245467525
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front steps heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes damp with power steering fluid
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

  6. Pass98,540 miles (+2)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    98,540 miles
    Test number
    782720728670
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWelding repairs covered in under seal

  7. Fail98,538 miles (+4,146)8 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,538 miles
    Test number
    960096968667
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  8. Pass94,392 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    94,392 miles
    Test number
    173747950065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail94,392 miles (+15,782)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,392 miles
    Test number
    313877750089
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass78,610 miles (+6,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    78,610 miles
    Test number
    762264549030
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass72,378 miles (+10,008)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    72,378 miles
    Test number
    553749548079
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass62,370 miles (-16,790)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    62,370 miles
    Test number
    170452616389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,160 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,160 miles
    Test number
    342916706361
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T979 UGE

Does T979 UGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T979 UGE is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T979 UGE?
The MOT on T979 UGE is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T979 UGE done?
T979 UGE was recorded at 108,854 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 1,563 miles a year.
Has T979 UGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T979 UGE has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T979 UGE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Nov 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T979 UGE find?
T979 UGE passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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