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Ford F350

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 7,300 cc

V638 GLAMOT history

V638 GLA is a black diesel Ford F350 first used on 11 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 151,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2026
Mileage
151,003 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V638 GLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
F350
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
7,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V638 GLA was last recorded at 151,003 miles on 26 Mar 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,993 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
11,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,003 miles
  • 2024 – 146,881 miles
  • 2023 – 142,679 miles
  • 2022 – 138,448 miles
  • 2018 – 79,560 miles
  • 2017 – 65,230 miles
  • 2016 – 52,968 miles
  • 2015 – 38,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,003 miles
  • AdvisorySteering damper has slight oil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer parting at seam

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,003 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    151,003 miles
    Test number
    145355223798
    • AdvisorySteering damper has slight oil leak
  2. Fail150,993 miles (+4,112)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,993 miles
    Test number
    991449464567
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering damper has slight oil leak
  3. Pass146,881 miles (+4,202)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    146,881 miles
    Test number
    835928721418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,679 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    142,679 miles
    Test number
    937815381809
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer parting at seam (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Fail142,669 miles (+4,221)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,669 miles
    Test number
    569779180763
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer parting at seam (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass138,448 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    138,448 miles
    Test number
    345730549734
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear mounting broke but still secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering drop arm ball joint
  7. Pass120,471 km (+12,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    120,471 km
    Test number
    611444110350
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass107,789 km (+14,047)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    107,789 km
    Test number
    244144244780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,742 km (+14,158)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    93,742 km
    Test number
    816751693666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass79,584 km6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    79,584 km
    Test number
    295929435521
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint to steering box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded over fuel tank to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
  11. Fail79,560 miles (+14,330)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,560 miles
    Test number
    618049640170
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working side marker (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint to steering box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded over fuel tank to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
  12. Pass65,230 miles (+156)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,230 miles
    Test number
    614522225292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Fail65,074 miles (+12,106)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,074 miles
    Test number
    699313730858
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass52,968 miles (+14,599)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,968 miles
    Test number
    163409979219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,369 miles
    Test number
    397848065059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,049 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    22,049 km
    Test number
    767471674030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Fail22,030 km (+4,145)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,030 km
    Test number
    369131274017
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureInner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass17,885 km
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    17,885 km
    Test number
    883675068036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail17,885 km (+4,386)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,885 km
    Test number
    181613468059
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
  20. Pass13,499 km
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    13,499 km
    Test number
    524938656163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V638 GLA

Does V638 GLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V638 GLA expired on 25 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V638 GLA?
The MOT on V638 GLA expired on 25 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V638 GLA done?
V638 GLA was recorded at 151,003 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2025, an average of 11,210 miles a year.
Has V638 GLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V638 GLA has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V638 GLA 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 V638 GLA find?
V638 GLA passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: steering damper has slight oil leak.

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