
Ford Transit
Multi-colour · Diesel · 2001 · 2,496 cc
X778 MCWMOT history
X778 MCW is a multi-colour diesel Ford Transit first used on 31 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2023 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 134,424 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Jun 2023
- Mileage
- 134,424 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jun 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 13 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 510 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X778 MCW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- Multi-colour
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,496 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 31 Jan 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Jun 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jun 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
X778 MCW was last recorded at 134,424 miles on 20 Jun 2022, 92 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2019.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Jul 2010: 120,986 miles, lower than 170,131 miles on 26 Feb 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 134,332 miles · 19 Jun 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 92 miles
- Average per year
- 510 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 134,424 miles
- 2019 – 134,332 miles
- 2017 – 133,091 miles
- 2016 – 132,092 miles
- 2015 – 130,829 miles
- 2014 – 128,636 miles
- 2013 – 126,260 miles
- 2012 – 124,159 miles
- 2011 – 123,731 miles
- 2010 – 120,987 miles
- 2008 – 170,131 miles
- 2007 – 152,096 miles
- 2006 – 126,038 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (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.
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008
Full MOT history
21 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,424 miles (+92)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 134,424 miles
- Test number
- 152675303482
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass134,332 miles (+1,241)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 134,332 miles
- Test number
- 447363770841
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryUnder body covered in black spray
Pass133,091 miles (+999)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 133,091 miles
- Test number
- 701050656976
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryWindscreen scratched but affecting drivers view
Pass132,092 miles (+1,263)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 132,092 miles
- Test number
- 226557652462
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in rack
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in rack
Pass130,829 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 130,829 miles
- Test number
- 486595105298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,820 miles (+2,184)7 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,820 miles
- Test number
- 385493605487
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureOffside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- NoteFront flitches getting weak
- NoteRear wheel arches getting weak
Pass128,636 miles (+2,376)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 128,636 miles
- Test number
- 457059584120
- NoteFront wheel arches and flitches getting weak
- NoteRear chassis getting weak
Pass126,260 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 126,260 miles
- Test number
- 555611263158
- NoteChassis outriggers and front wheelarches getting weak
Fail126,260 miles (+2,101)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,260 miles
- Test number
- 366931263155
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
- NoteChassis outriggers and front wheelarches getting weak
Pass124,159 miles (+196)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2013
- Odometer
- 124,159 miles
- Test number
- 245814942441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,963 miles (+232)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,963 miles
- Test number
- 288444922108
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass123,731 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 123,731 miles
- Test number
- 845594311046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,712 miles (+2,725)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,712 miles
- Test number
- 986853011069
- FailureRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Pass120,987 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 120,987 miles
- Test number
- 674325290165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,986 miles (-49,145)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,986 miles
- Test number
- 504063080185
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass170,131 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 170,131 miles
- Test number
- 792777358067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail170,130 miles (+18,034)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,130 miles
- Test number
- 150067358014
- FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass152,096 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 152,096 miles
- Test number
- 362041037097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail152,093 miles (+26,055)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,093 miles
- Test number
- 661884127050
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass126,038 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 126,038 miles
- Test number
- 743878816088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,037 miles8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,037 miles
- Test number
- 700800216095
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Questions about X778 MCW
- Does X778 MCW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X778 MCW expired on 19 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X778 MCW?
- The MOT on X778 MCW expired on 19 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X778 MCW done?
- X778 MCW was recorded at 134,424 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2022, an average of 510 miles a year.
- Has X778 MCW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X778 MCW has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2015.
- Has the mileage on X778 MCW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X778 MCW find?
- X778 MCW passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2022 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 2 more.
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