
Ford Transit
White · Diesel · 2000 · 2,402 cc
X452 MENMOT history
X452 MEN is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 19 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 197,096 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 197,096 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 30
- 17 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 8,546 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X452 MEN
- 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
- 19 Dec 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
X452 MEN was last recorded at 197,096 miles on 27 Jan 2022, 2,741 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 194,355 miles · 29 Oct 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 2,741 miles
- Average per year
- 8,546 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 197,096 miles
- 2020 – 194,355 miles
- 2019 – 189,174 miles
- 2018 – 182,839 miles
- 2017 – 180,937 miles
- 2016 – 176,276 miles
- 2015 – 159,071 miles
- 2014 – 142,197 miles
- 2013 – 126,283 miles
- 2012 – 107,530 miles
- 2011 – 88,695 miles
- 2010 – 83,564 miles
- 2009 – 83,342 miles
- 2008 – 79,932 miles
- 2007 – 70,089 miles
- 2005 – 59,317 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2017
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2016
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2016
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Full MOT history
30 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass197,096 miles (+2,741)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 197,096 miles
- Test number
- 345306276602
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass194,355 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 194,355 miles
- Test number
- 717871084148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail194,353 miles (+5,179)7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,353 miles
- Test number
- 682777891650
- MajorBrake cable insecure o/s handbrake cable fouling on inner o/s/r tyre (1.1.15 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass189,174 miles (+103)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 189,174 miles
- Test number
- 399391379836
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail189,071 miles (+6,232)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,071 miles
- Test number
- 626139761056
- MajorCentral Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass182,839 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 182,839 miles
- Test number
- 877733232648
- AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak rear main oil seal area
- AdvisoryFront bumper insecure o/s
- AdvisoryPlay in o/s steering rack end
- AdvisoryRear prop shaft mount in poor condition
Fail182,839 miles (+1,902)8 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,839 miles
- Test number
- 634884603969
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak rear main oil seal area
- AdvisoryFront bumper insecure o/s
- AdvisoryPlay in o/s steering rack end
- AdvisoryRear prop shaft mount in poor condition
Pass180,937 miles (+38)15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 180,937 miles
- Test number
- 586866790607
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner step area's (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing 2nd bearing
- AdvisoryBoth cab outline markers are not working
- AdvisoryChip to windscreen outside swept area
- AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside of chassis
- AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front inner wheel arch area's & outer sill area's
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear of cab
- AdvisoryExhaust centre box outer skin deteriorating
- AdvisoryOil residue at injectors
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met - 16%
- AdvisoryVarious side markers are not working
Fail180,899 miles (+4,623)4 failures15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,899 miles
- Test number
- 937147223358
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner step area's (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing 2nd bearing
- AdvisoryBoth cab outline markers are not working
- AdvisoryChip to windscreen outside swept area
- AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside of chassis
- AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front inner wheel arch area's & outer sill area's
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear of cab
- AdvisoryExhaust centre box outer skin deteriorating
- AdvisoryOil residue at injectors
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met - 16%
- AdvisoryVarious side markers are not working
Pass176,276 miles (+258)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 176,276 miles
- Test number
- 310144537015
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCentre silencer outer skin deteriorating
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear cab area's
- AdvisoryOffside inner steering arm ball joint has play (in steering rack
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine area's
Fail176,018 miles (+16,947)15 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,018 miles
- Test number
- 423398048298
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass smashed (8.1.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCentre silencer outer skin deteriorating
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear cab area's
- AdvisoryOffside inner steering arm ball joint has play (in steering rack
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine area's
Pass159,071 miles (+244)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 159,071 miles
- Test number
- 503153453948
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear pin & bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back of cab area,s (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear pin & bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating
- AdvisoryOffside front steering rack inner rack end joint slight play
Fail158,827 miles (+16,630)11 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,827 miles
- Test number
- 347530910949
- FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear mirror glass missing (8.1.2b)
- FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear mirror glass missing (8.1.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step to inner sills area,s (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear pin & bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back of cab area,s (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear pin & bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating
- AdvisoryOffside front steering rack inner rack end joint slight play
Pass142,197 miles (+306)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 142,197 miles
- Test number
- 825749874260
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail141,891 miles (+15,608)6 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,891 miles
- Test number
- 527434974272
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
Pass126,283 miles (+18,753)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 126,283 miles
- Test number
- 955252183273
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteFront passenger seat belt buckle outer casing missing
- NoteFront wipers deteriorating
- NoteRear exhaust section deteriorating
- NoteSide markers inop
Pass107,530 miles (+18,835)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 107,530 miles
- Test number
- 156005782260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,695 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 88,695 miles
- Test number
- 469946381219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,677 miles (+5,113)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,677 miles
- Test number
- 275294081246
- FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE RUNNING LIGHTS NOT WORKING
Fail83,564 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,564 miles
- Test number
- 580783190216
- Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Pass83,564 miles (+222)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 83,564 miles
- Test number
- 760703190252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,342 miles (+3,410)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 83,342 miles
- Test number
- 733852119236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,932 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 79,932 miles
- Test number
- 884936208208
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail79,932 miles (+9,843)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,932 miles
- Test number
- 933576008238
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass70,089 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 70,089 miles
- Test number
- 690737697178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,075 miles (+6,688)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,075 miles
- Test number
- 703915697180
- FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass63,387 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 63,387 miles
- Test number
- 303180917066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,387 miles (+4,070)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,387 miles
- Test number
- 643789907096
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
- FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass59,317 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 59,317 miles
- Test number
- 280843355398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,315 miles7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,315 miles
- Test number
- 892377345345
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about X452 MEN
- Does X452 MEN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X452 MEN expired on 26 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X452 MEN?
- The MOT on X452 MEN expired on 26 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X452 MEN done?
- X452 MEN was recorded at 197,096 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2022, an average of 8,546 miles a year.
- Has X452 MEN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X452 MEN has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2020.
- Has the mileage on X452 MEN 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 X452 MEN find?
- X452 MEN passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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