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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2006 · 2,198 cc

TAP 8MOT history

TAP 8 is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 24 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 120,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
120,181 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TAP 8
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TAP 8 was last recorded at 120,181 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,147 miles · 10 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
5,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,181 miles
  • 2025 – 112,844 miles
  • 2024 – 106,634 miles
  • 2023 – 100,608 miles
  • 2022 – 94,838 miles
  • 2021 – 83,767 miles
  • 2019 – 69,902 miles
  • 2018 – 65,044 miles
  • 2017 – 56,187 miles
  • 2016 – 51,744 miles
  • 2015 – 49,158 miles
  • 2014 – 44,536 miles
  • 2013 – 43,137 miles
  • 2012 – 36,600 miles
  • 2011 – 30,529 miles
  • 2010 – 27,480 miles
  • 2009 – 23,194 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,181 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Front Inner wheel arch has corrosion hole not within 30cm of structural point

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Inner sill has corrosion hole not within 30cm of structural point

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,181 miles (+34)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    120,181 miles
    Test number
    450011220263
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail120,147 miles (+7,303)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,147 miles
    Test number
    294343068098
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,844 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    112,844 miles
    Test number
    226108689770
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail112,844 miles (+6,210)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,844 miles
    Test number
    990501345574
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass106,634 miles (+87)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    106,634 miles
    Test number
    760060237902
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail106,547 miles (+5,939)9 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,547 miles
    Test number
    294310036820
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired wheel arch by suspension and door mounting areas marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill by chassis marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired wheel arch by chassis areas x2 marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis behind wheel marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired wheel arch by suspension and door mounting areas marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired quarter panel by chassis and rear bumper marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill by chassis marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired wheel arch by chassis x2 marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired quarter panel by chassis and rear bumper marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn and dust cover not perventing the egress of dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill by outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass100,608 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    100,608 miles
    Test number
    250819456699
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner step corroded

  8. Fail100,607 miles (+5,769)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,607 miles
    Test number
    330051337557
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner step corroded

  9. Pass94,838 miles (+138)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    94,838 miles
    Test number
    111262032518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch has corrosion hole not within 30cm of structural point
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill has corrosion hole not within 30cm of structural point
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail94,700 miles (+10,933)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,700 miles
    Test number
    413960439241
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road crack from top to bottom of screen in the middle (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x member holed both sides by tow bar mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch has corrosion hole not within 30cm of structural point
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill has corrosion hole not within 30cm of structural point
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass83,767 miles (+13,865)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    83,767 miles
    Test number
    351007437329
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside floor pan to inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside floor pan to inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  12. Pass69,902 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,902 miles
    Test number
    765069082627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,897 miles (+4,853)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,897 miles
    Test number
    390718649607
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass65,044 miles (+81)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,044 miles
    Test number
    144242411803
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded

  15. Fail64,963 miles (+8,776)1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,963 miles
    Test number
    514000131359
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  16. Pass56,187 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,187 miles
    Test number
    419410547892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,185 miles (+4,441)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,185 miles
    Test number
    739648437829
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass51,744 miles (+2,586)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    51,744 miles
    Test number
    437054882038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,158 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    49,158 miles
    Test number
    385336695107
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  20. Fail49,158 miles (+4,622)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,158 miles
    Test number
    388466695119
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  21. Pass44,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    44,536 miles
    Test number
    916495204275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,534 miles (+1,397)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,534 miles
    Test number
    768495104271
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass43,137 miles (+991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    43,137 miles
    Test number
    397876113399
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass42,146 miles (+5,546)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    42,146 miles
    Test number
    359504603203
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass36,600 miles (+6,071)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    36,600 miles
    Test number
    965509602224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,529 miles (+3,049)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,529 miles
    Test number
    535102401243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,480 miles (+4,286)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    27,480 miles
    Test number
    720977800277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    23,194 miles
    Test number
    312943409263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TAP 8

What vehicle is registration TAP 8 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TAP 8 on a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 24 Jul 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TAP 8 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TAP 8 is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on TAP 8?
The MOT on TAP 8 is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TAP 8 done?
TAP 8 was recorded at 120,181 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 5,794 miles a year.
Has TAP 8 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TAP 8 has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on TAP 8 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 TAP 8 find?
TAP 8 passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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