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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2000 · 2,402 cc

X231 JOAMOT history

X231 JOA is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 17 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 108,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2023.

X231 JOA white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Jun 2023
Mileage
108,067 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X231 JOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
17 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
31 May 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

X231 JOA was last recorded at 108,067 miles on 31 May 2023, 929 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Dec 2008: 74,952 miles, lower than 92,169 miles on 10 Dec 2007.
  • 9 Feb 2012: 80,180 miles, lower than 85,764 miles on 12 Jan 2011.

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
107,138 miles · 7 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
929 miles
Average per year
2,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 108,067 miles
  • 2022 – 107,138 miles
  • 2021 – 105,827 miles
  • 2020 – 105,095 miles
  • 2018 – 103,866 miles
  • 2017 – 103,384 miles
  • 2016 – 102,188 miles
  • 2015 – 100,242 miles
  • 2014 – 98,019 miles
  • 2013 – 93,527 miles
  • 2012 – 89,456 miles
  • 2011 – 85,764 miles
  • 2010 – 80,641 miles
  • 2008 – 74,952 miles
  • 2007 – 92,169 miles
  • 2006 – 65,315 miles
  • 2005 – 60,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail108,067 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases egr pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at rear of cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at rear of cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear of cab

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear of cab

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail108,067 miles (+929)1 dangerous11 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,067 miles
    Test number
    481240650709
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases egr pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at rear of cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at rear of cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass107,138 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    107,138 miles
    Test number
    896242602982
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear of cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear of cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail107,138 miles (+1,311)1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,138 miles
    Test number
    624977656482
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear of cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear of cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass105,827 miles (+1)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    105,827 miles
    Test number
    959729221310
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab at seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab at seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear of cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail105,826 miles (+731)2 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,826 miles
    Test number
    708248690224
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab at seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab at seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear of cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass105,095 miles (+1,229)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    105,095 miles
    Test number
    334348656073
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass103,866 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    103,866 miles
    Test number
    358618004131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail103,864 miles (+480)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,864 miles
    Test number
    551386636090
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass103,384 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    103,384 miles
    Test number
    454248805983
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  10. Fail103,384 miles (+1,196)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,384 miles
    Test number
    638775899291
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded 2 x front to rear load valve ,after fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  11. Pass102,188 miles (+1,946)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    102,188 miles
    Test number
    810739638698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,242 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    100,242 miles
    Test number
    638521502772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail100,241 miles (+2,222)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,241 miles
    Test number
    603388185781
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded 1 x front to rear above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass98,019 miles (+59)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    98,019 miles
    Test number
    725920894200
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Fail97,960 miles (+1,687)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,960 miles
    Test number
    385103484491
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass96,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    96,273 miles
    Test number
    478518214198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail96,273 miles (+2,746)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,273 miles
    Test number
    998528514148
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass93,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    93,527 miles
    Test number
    257371023493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail93,527 miles (+4,071)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,527 miles
    Test number
    967231623113
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass89,456 miles (+9,276)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    89,456 miles
    Test number
    336892962059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail80,180 miles (-5,584)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,180 miles
    Test number
    898340742036
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass85,764 miles (+5,123)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    85,764 miles
    Test number
    105962311495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass80,641 miles (+5,689)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    80,641 miles
    Test number
    960594510047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass74,952 miles (-17,217)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    74,952 miles
    Test number
    303644068370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass92,169 miles (+26,854)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    92,169 miles
    Test number
    611804747347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass65,315 miles (+4,848)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    65,315 miles
    Test number
    530176056339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass60,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    60,467 miles
    Test number
    893042215374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X231 JOA

Does X231 JOA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X231 JOA expired on 6 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X231 JOA?
The MOT on X231 JOA expired on 6 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X231 JOA done?
X231 JOA was recorded at 108,067 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2023, an average of 2,711 miles a year.
Has X231 JOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X231 JOA has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2023.
Has the mileage on X231 JOA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 29 Dec 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X231 JOA find?
X231 JOA failed its latest MOT on 31 May 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 11 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear outer tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases egr pipe; front parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, and 14 more.

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