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Ford Transit

Yellow and White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

V681 KOAMOT history

V681 KOA is a yellow and white diesel Ford Transit first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 136,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2022.

V681 KOA yellow Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2023
Mileage
136,597 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2022
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V681 KOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Yellow and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V681 KOA was last recorded at 136,597 miles on 21 Jan 2022, 740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,857 miles · 6 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
740 miles
Average per year
4,474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 136,597 miles
  • 2021 – 135,857 miles
  • 2019 – 134,180 miles
  • 2018 – 130,424 miles
  • 2017 – 126,657 miles
  • 2016 – 121,506 miles
  • 2015 – 118,964 miles
  • 2014 – 107,771 miles
  • 2013 – 107,440 miles
  • 2012 – 104,938 miles
  • 2011 – 99,057 miles
  • 2010 – 98,537 miles
  • 2009 – 95,795 miles
  • 2007 – 88,739 miles
  • 2006 – 68,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,597 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion under vehicleRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2016

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)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass136,597 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    136,597 miles
    Test number
    561923805331
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion under vehicle

  2. Fail136,597 miles (+740)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,597 miles
    Test number
    407610587521
    • DangerousFront Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion under vehicle

  3. Pass135,857 miles (+1,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    135,857 miles
    Test number
    923354689519
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion under vehicle

  4. Pass134,180 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    134,180 miles
    Test number
    682736090935
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail134,143 miles (+3,719)1 dangerous14 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,143 miles
    Test number
    928203278166
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass130,424 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    130,424 miles
    Test number
    811210859551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  7. Fail130,424 miles (+3,767)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,424 miles
    Test number
    312727473978
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  8. Pass126,657 miles (+5,151)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    126,657 miles
    Test number
    322911801560
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion under all of vehicle

  9. Pass121,506 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    121,506 miles
    Test number
    381015087151
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion under vehicle

  10. Fail121,506 miles (+2,542)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,506 miles
    Test number
    505477692302
    • Repaired at testDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion under vehicle

  11. Pass118,964 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    118,964 miles
    Test number
    509071875105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Fail118,964 miles (+11,193)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,964 miles
    Test number
    765001275113
    • Repaired at testOffside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass107,771 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    107,771 miles
    Test number
    286094474422
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Fail107,771 miles (+331)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,771 miles
    Test number
    495494074169
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Fail107,440 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,440 miles
    Test number
    169253073107
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside obligatory indirect vision device seriously deteriorated affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass107,440 miles (+2,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    107,440 miles
    Test number
    766303173121
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass104,938 miles (+5,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    104,938 miles
    Test number
    265415062139
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  18. Pass99,057 miles (+520)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    99,057 miles
    Test number
    296119311496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass98,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    98,537 miles
    Test number
    692802660067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail98,537 miles (+2,742)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,537 miles
    Test number
    522422060081
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  21. Pass95,795 miles (+7,056)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    95,795 miles
    Test number
    861030679051
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass88,739 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    88,739 miles
    Test number
    822730137335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail88,688 miles (+19,962)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,688 miles
    Test number
    361088527372
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  24. Pass68,726 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    68,726 miles
    Test number
    744785426320
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnderside very rusty

  25. Fail68,723 miles4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,723 miles
    Test number
    434764026392
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnderside very rusty

Questions about V681 KOA

Does V681 KOA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V681 KOA expired on 5 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V681 KOA?
The MOT on V681 KOA expired on 5 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V681 KOA done?
V681 KOA was recorded at 136,597 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2022, an average of 4,474 miles a year.
Has V681 KOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V681 KOA has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on V681 KOA 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 V681 KOA find?
V681 KOA passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2022 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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