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Ford Transit

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

V726 DTYMOT history

V726 DTY is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 12 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 88,256 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2026.

V726 DTY blue Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
88,256 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V726 DTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

V726 DTY was last recorded at 88,256 miles on 28 Oct 2026, 2,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,837 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2,419 miles
Average per year
3,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,256 miles
  • 2025 – 85,837 miles
  • 2024 – 83,460 miles
  • 2023 – 79,842 miles
  • 2022 – 79,701 miles
  • 2021 – 78,613 miles
  • 2020 – 76,723 miles
  • 2019 – 74,756 miles
  • 2018 – 70,439 miles
  • 2017 – 65,586 miles
  • 2016 – 60,311 miles
  • 2015 – 54,941 miles
  • 2014 – 48,830 miles
  • 2013 – 42,927 miles
  • 2012 – 36,230 miles
  • 2011 – 35,700 miles
  • 2010 – 34,622 miles
  • 2009 – 33,842 miles
  • 2008 – 31,831 miles
  • 2007 – 28,839 miles
  • 2006 – 25,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail88,256 miles
  • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Corroded and broken (1.1.17 (a))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear diff oil leak

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail88,256 miles (+2,419)7 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,256 miles
    Test number
    913910126105
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Corroded and broken (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass85,837 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    85,837 miles
    Test number
    773297305784
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both front. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail85,837 miles (+2,377)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,837 miles
    Test number
    134798032287
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both front. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass83,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    83,460 miles
    Test number
    751404344574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail83,460 miles (+3,618)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,460 miles
    Test number
    909733833814
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorProp shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  6. Pass79,842 miles (+141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    79,842 miles
    Test number
    476965721894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter both sides outer sills corroded

  7. Pass79,701 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    79,701 miles
    Test number
    984725882418
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  8. Fail79,694 miles (+1,081)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,694 miles
    Test number
    492111345893
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  9. Pass78,613 miles (+1,890)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    78,613 miles
    Test number
    550533821949
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  10. Pass76,723 miles (+1,967)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,723 miles
    Test number
    268726628137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  11. Pass74,756 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,756 miles
    Test number
    649773912587
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail74,749 miles (+4,310)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,749 miles
    Test number
    615821613351
    • MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass70,439 miles (+4,853)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    70,439 miles
    Test number
    337371333395
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  14. Pass65,586 miles (+5,275)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,586 miles
    Test number
    376731890541
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass60,311 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    60,311 miles
    Test number
    786200070121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,304 miles (+5,363)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,304 miles
    Test number
    187122370591
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass54,941 miles (+6,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    54,941 miles
    Test number
    482395710236
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass48,830 miles (+5,903)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,830 miles
    Test number
    145648964250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,927 miles (+6,697)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    42,927 miles
    Test number
    525909163284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,230 miles (+530)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,230 miles
    Test number
    536042072298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,700 miles (+1,078)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    35,700 miles
    Test number
    458209361208
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  22. Pass34,622 miles (+780)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,622 miles
    Test number
    861016260213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,842 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    33,842 miles
    Test number
    550443379253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  24. Fail33,842 miles (+2,011)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,842 miles
    Test number
    701433079204
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  25. Pass31,831 miles (+2,992)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    31,831 miles
    Test number
    972626678250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,839 miles (+3,294)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    28,839 miles
    Test number
    601328277217
    • NoteAdvise both front brake flexis metal ferrules, slight corrosion

  27. Pass25,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    25,545 miles
    Test number
    154728266256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V726 DTY

Does V726 DTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V726 DTY is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V726 DTY?
The MOT on V726 DTY is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V726 DTY done?
V726 DTY was recorded at 88,256 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2026, an average of 3,121 miles a year.
Has V726 DTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V726 DTY has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V726 DTY 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 V726 DTY find?
V726 DTY failed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2026 with 7 major defects, 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired corroded and broken; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill; offside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 8 more.

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