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Ford Transit

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

V7 RLJMOT history

V7 RLJ is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 31 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 174,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

V7 RLJ blue Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
174,786 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 RLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 RLJ was last recorded at 174,786 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 3,521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,265 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,521 miles
Average per year
12,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,786 miles
  • 2024 – 171,265 miles
  • 2023 – 170,974 miles
  • 2022 – 165,968 miles
  • 2021 – 148,926 miles
  • 2020 – 132,964 miles
  • 2019 – 115,752 miles
  • 2018 – 97,461 miles
  • 2017 – 78,185 miles
  • 2016 – 61,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,786 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,786 miles (+3,521)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    174,786 miles
    Test number
    562056171452
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass171,265 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    171,265 miles
    Test number
    305542739174
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail171,223 miles (+249)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,223 miles
    Test number
    649685052571
    • DangerousOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass170,974 miles (+29)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    170,974 miles
    Test number
    531990668489
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail170,945 miles (+4,977)1 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,945 miles
    Test number
    293175683770
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass165,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    165,968 miles
    Test number
    487957461128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail165,968 miles (+17,042)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,968 miles
    Test number
    818392721832
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass148,926 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    148,926 miles
    Test number
    900884745667
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail148,926 miles (+15,962)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,926 miles
    Test number
    744027138129
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass132,964 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    132,964 miles
    Test number
    757771518125
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail132,964 miles (+17,212)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,964 miles
    Test number
    432074291819
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass115,752 miles (+18,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    115,752 miles
    Test number
    639066818513
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass97,461 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    97,461 miles
    Test number
    178763771483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Fail97,461 miles (+19,276)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,461 miles
    Test number
    962774012006
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated diff seal (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass78,185 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    78,185 miles
    Test number
    718692754508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,172 miles (+16,521)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,172 miles
    Test number
    312191351950
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass61,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,651 miles
    Test number
    854298343978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V7 RLJ

Does V7 RLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 RLJ is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V7 RLJ?
The MOT on V7 RLJ is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 RLJ done?
V7 RLJ was recorded at 174,786 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 12,533 miles a year.
Has V7 RLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 RLJ has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on V7 RLJ 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 V7 RLJ find?
V7 RLJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 2 more.

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