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White · Diesel · 2000 · 2,402 cc

X785 GELMOT history

X785 GEL is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 30 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 134,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2023.

X785 GEL white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2024
Mileage
134,352 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X785 GEL
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
30 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X785 GEL was last recorded at 134,352 miles on 26 Apr 2023, 535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Oct 2008: 10,977 miles, lower than 86,306 miles on 24 Oct 2007.

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
133,817 miles · 13 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
535 miles
Average per year
3,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 134,352 miles
  • 2022 – 133,817 miles
  • 2021 – 133,371 miles
  • 2020 – 131,778 miles
  • 2019 – 128,105 miles
  • 2018 – 120,960 miles
  • 2017 – 119,442 miles
  • 2016 – 117,615 miles
  • 2015 – 115,380 miles
  • 2014 – 113,403 miles
  • 2013 – 109,663 miles
  • 2012 – 104,669 miles
  • 2011 – 100,584 miles
  • 2010 – 96,952 miles
  • 2008 – 10,977 miles
  • 2007 – 86,306 miles
  • 2006 – 81,731 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,352 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Front Coil spring corroded Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Fuel tank straps rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,352 miles (+535)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    134,352 miles
    Test number
    506441551081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass133,817 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    133,817 miles
    Test number
    914606630278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass133,371 miles (+1,593)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    133,371 miles
    Test number
    791030578017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,778 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    131,778 miles
    Test number
    387354345130
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel tank straps rusty
    • AdvisoryUnder side heavily coated in under seal

  5. Fail131,772 miles (+3,667)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,772 miles
    Test number
    610801392996
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner ,bottom step marked in silver paint (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner step & outer sill marked in silver paint (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel tank straps rusty

  6. Pass128,105 miles (+12)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    128,105 miles
    Test number
    350647850824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive foot well (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive foot well (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail128,093 miles (+7,133)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,093 miles
    Test number
    511863617028
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive foot well (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive foot well (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass120,960 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    120,960 miles
    Test number
    246033328210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail120,925 miles (+1,483)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,925 miles
    Test number
    997949753662
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear delaminated (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth foot steps heavily corroded on the underside
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension arm rear bush perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering system

  10. Pass119,442 miles (+113)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    119,442 miles
    Test number
    117785260234
    • AdvisoryGeneral body corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted front (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear lamp cracked
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to perish

  11. Fail119,329 miles (+1,714)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,329 miles
    Test number
    935785866096
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryGeneral body corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted front (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear lamp cracked
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to perish

  12. Pass117,615 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    117,615 miles
    Test number
    974180051973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail117,615 miles (+2,235)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,615 miles
    Test number
    161927805379
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass115,380 miles (+1,977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    115,380 miles
    Test number
    166932365038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass113,403 miles (+46)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    113,403 miles
    Test number
    878934684030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail113,357 miles (+3,694)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,357 miles
    Test number
    385107974099
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass109,663 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    109,663 miles
    Test number
    205545983098
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront wipers worn
    • NoteO/s tie rod has slight play

  18. Fail109,663 miles (+4,994)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,663 miles
    Test number
    839525683012
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront wipers worn
    • NoteO/s tie rod has slight play

  19. Pass104,669 miles (+125)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    104,669 miles
    Test number
    396440192097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth nearside rear tyres wearing low
    • NoteGeneral corrosion
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteSlight corrosion to brake pipes
    • NoteTyres have slight sidewall damage

  20. Fail104,544 miles (+3,960)3 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,544 miles
    Test number
    698817182048
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth nearside rear tyres wearing low
    • NoteGeneral corrosion
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteSlight corrosion to brake pipes
    • NoteTyres have slight sidewall damage

  21. Pass100,584 miles (+6)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    100,584 miles
    Test number
    655467071081
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion to body subframe

  22. Fail100,578 miles (+3,626)4 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,578 miles
    Test number
    265633971022
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion to body subframe

  23. Pass96,952 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    96,952 miles
    Test number
    550101090063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti-slip slightly worn
    • NoteN/s mudguard support corroded

  24. Fail96,952 miles (+85,975)1 repaired7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,952 miles
    Test number
    761011390097
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti-slip slightly worn
    • NoteN/s mudguard support corroded

  25. Pass10,977 miles (-75,329)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    10,977 miles
    Test number
    314067888483
    • NoteCentre propshaft mounting has excessive play
    • NoteSlight play in nsf track rod end

  26. Pass86,306 miles (+4,575)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    86,306 miles
    Test number
    371317997438
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s wiper blade split.

  27. Pass81,731 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    81,731 miles
    Test number
    311000496420
    • NoteAdvise travel on handbrake lever

Questions about X785 GEL

Does X785 GEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X785 GEL expired on 4 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X785 GEL?
The MOT on X785 GEL expired on 4 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X785 GEL done?
X785 GEL was recorded at 134,352 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2023, an average of 3,185 miles a year.
Has X785 GEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X785 GEL has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2020.
Has the mileage on X785 GEL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Oct 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X785 GEL find?
X785 GEL passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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