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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

V720 EBLMOT history

V720 EBL is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 110,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2024.

V720 EBL white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2025
Mileage
110,493 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V720 EBL
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
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V720 EBL was last recorded at 110,493 miles on 17 Feb 2024, 662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Nov 2017: 92,327 miles, lower than 92,683 miles on 30 Oct 2017.

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
109,831 miles · 18 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
662 miles
Average per year
3,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 110,493 miles
  • 2023 – 109,831 miles
  • 2022 – 106,049 miles
  • 2021 – 100,723 miles
  • 2020 – 97,641 miles
  • 2019 – 95,142 miles
  • 2017 – 92,327 miles
  • 2016 – 88,360 miles
  • 2015 – 85,470 miles
  • 2014 – 81,963 miles
  • 2013 – 78,474 miles
  • 2012 – 76,557 miles
  • 2011 – 75,730 miles
  • 2010 – 74,685 miles
  • 2009 – 73,639 miles
  • 2008 – 70,069 miles
  • 2007 – 63,734 miles
  • 2006 – 57,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,493 miles

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,493 miles (+662)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    110,493 miles
    Test number
    475034023505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,831 miles (+3,782)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    109,831 miles
    Test number
    396958413024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,049 miles (+5,326)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    106,049 miles
    Test number
    741316171720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,723 miles (+3,082)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    100,723 miles
    Test number
    339365169399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,641 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    97,641 miles
    Test number
    754025852145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail97,620 miles (+2,478)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,620 miles
    Test number
    403537983378
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass95,142 miles (+2,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    95,142 miles
    Test number
    377172933011
    • AdvisoryRear inner tyres deteriorated

  8. Pass92,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    92,327 miles
    Test number
    982636184270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail92,327 miles (-356)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,327 miles
    Test number
    637037418780
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  10. Fail92,683 miles (+4,323)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,683 miles
    Test number
    281740240916
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  11. Pass88,360 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,360 miles
    Test number
    687596681170
    • AdvisorySill rusted to hole on N/S just outside prescribed area

  12. Fail88,360 miles (+2,890)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,360 miles
    Test number
    181206911715
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySill rusted to hole on N/S just outside prescribed area

  13. Pass85,470 miles (+3,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    85,470 miles
    Test number
    784489959818
    • AdvisoryVehicle dirty underneath

  14. Pass81,963 miles (+76)3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    81,963 miles
    Test number
    239032864247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteExhaust underside braket broken/rattling (still secure)
    • NoteN/s and o/s inner sills corroded
    • NoteRear tyre sidewalls perrishing
    • NoteSlight cut to near side front tyre sidewall
    • NoteSlight play in center propshaft rubber joint on underside
    • NoteSurface corrosion on front discs

  15. Fail81,887 miles (+3,413)9 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,887 miles
    Test number
    547514454249
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteExhaust underside braket broken/rattling (still secure)
    • NoteRear tyre sidewalls perrishing
    • NoteSlight cut to near side front tyre sidewall
    • NoteSlight play in center propshaft rubber joint on underside
    • NoteSurface corrosion on front discs

  16. Pass78,474 miles (+47)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    78,474 miles
    Test number
    319912653247
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteUnderside corroded and holed

  17. Fail78,427 miles (+1,870)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,427 miles
    Test number
    747105443265
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteUnderside corroded and holed

  18. Pass76,557 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,557 miles
    Test number
    305110432267
    • NoteRear diff oil leak

  19. Fail76,557 miles (+827)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,557 miles
    Test number
    289050032210
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear outer tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyreS low air
    • NoteRear diff oil leak

  20. Pass75,730 miles (+1,045)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    75,730 miles
    Test number
    396095741286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,685 miles (+1,046)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    74,685 miles
    Test number
    151318650248
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteNearside rear brake grabbing

  22. Pass73,639 miles (+3,570)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    73,639 miles
    Test number
    851981259231
    • NoteNearside front inner flitch panel is starting to corrode

  23. Pass70,069 miles (+6,335)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    70,069 miles
    Test number
    632671228270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,734 miles (+5,970)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    63,734 miles
    Test number
    394624747497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteScuffing on all outer tyre walls

  25. Pass57,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    57,764 miles
    Test number
    122351526274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V720 EBL

Does V720 EBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V720 EBL expired on 18 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V720 EBL?
The MOT on V720 EBL expired on 18 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V720 EBL done?
V720 EBL was recorded at 110,493 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2024, an average of 3,009 miles a year.
Has V720 EBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V720 EBL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on V720 EBL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Nov 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V720 EBL find?
V720 EBL passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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