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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

V23 RECMOT history

V23 REC is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 9 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 280,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

V23 REC white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
280,678 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2024
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
18,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 REC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
9 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 REC was last recorded at 280,678 miles on 12 Nov 2024, 5,689 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
274,989 miles · 1 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
5,689 miles
Average per year
18,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 280,678 miles
  • 2023 – 274,989 miles
  • 2022 – 266,166 miles
  • 2021 – 229,283 miles
  • 2020 – 204,230 miles
  • 2019 – 184,435 miles
  • 2017 – 157,642 miles
  • 2016 – 144,121 miles
  • 2015 – 96,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    146475990058
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Pass280,678 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    280,678 miles
    Test number
    181496191811
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail280,677 miles (+5,688)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    280,677 miles
    Test number
    800623838415
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass274,989 miles (+8,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    274,989 miles
    Test number
    259592168504
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass266,166 miles (+36,883)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    266,166 miles
    Test number
    616179172031
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe exhaust system is corroded / worn.
  6. Pass229,283 miles (+25,053)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    229,283 miles
    Test number
    919874209948
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on all the pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe front exhaust flexis is getting worn.
  7. Pass204,230 miles (+19,795)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    204,230 miles
    Test number
    240310343424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass184,435 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    184,435 miles
    Test number
    298055405462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail184,425 miles (+26,783)12 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,425 miles
    Test number
    258993984717
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator + discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn , rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn , rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator + discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass157,642 miles (+13,521)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    157,642 miles
    Test number
    748812633820
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement , rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement , rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Nail in tyre
  11. Pass144,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    144,121 miles
    Test number
    321605976371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail144,121 miles (+19,128)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,121 miles
    Test number
    250120868998
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  13. Pass124,993 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    124,993 miles
    Test number
    685727048434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Fail124,992 miles (+28,530)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,992 miles
    Test number
    335754869521
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass96,462 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    96,462 miles
    Test number
    135413345061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about V23 REC

Does V23 REC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 REC is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V23 REC?
The MOT on V23 REC is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 REC done?
V23 REC was recorded at 280,678 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2024, an average of 18,895 miles a year.
Has V23 REC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 REC has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on V23 REC 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 V23 REC find?
V23 REC passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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