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Ford Transit

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,998 cc

X788 PPUMOT history

X788 PPU is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 25 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 221,391 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2025.

X788 PPU blue Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2026
Mileage
221,391 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2025
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X788 PPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X788 PPU was last recorded at 221,391 miles on 17 Sept 2025, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
221,376 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
7,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 221,391 miles
  • 2024 – 215,448 miles
  • 2022 – 215,344 miles
  • 2021 – 210,315 miles
  • 2020 – 202,256 miles
  • 2019 – 193,024 miles
  • 2018 – 187,689 miles
  • 2016 – 179,029 miles
  • 2015 – 173,298 miles
  • 2014 – 168,519 miles
  • 2013 – 154,004 miles
  • 2012 – 141,342 miles
  • 2011 – 126,630 miles
  • 2010 – 112,237 miles
  • 2009 – 96,625 miles
  • 2008 – 83,874 miles
  • 2007 – 78,451 miles
  • 2006 – 69,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass221,391 miles
  • AdvisoryFront bumper held on with cable tiesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Surface corrosion across the vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass221,391 miles (+15)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    221,391 miles
    Test number
    919975184676
    • AdvisoryFront bumper held on with cable ties
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail221,376 miles (+5,928)2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,376 miles
    Test number
    824138003120
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper held on with cable ties
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass215,448 miles (+29)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    215,448 miles
    Test number
    147677860363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion nearside and offside inner and outer sills

  4. Fail215,419 miles (+75)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,419 miles
    Test number
    431290070839
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail215,344 miles (+5,029)11 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,344 miles
    Test number
    572051962195
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured front spring eye (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear inner sill areas corroded but outside 30cm

  6. Pass210,315 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    210,315 miles
    Test number
    817217087885
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail210,315 miles (+8,059)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,315 miles
    Test number
    698334510757
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail at the rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass202,256 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    202,256 miles
    Test number
    287197007997
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail202,256 miles (+9,232)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,256 miles
    Test number
    535462542534
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass193,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    193,024 miles
    Test number
    693401404544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail193,024 miles (+5,335)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,024 miles
    Test number
    940606446809
    • MajorFront Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass187,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    187,689 miles
    Test number
    402490609291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail187,689 miles (+8,660)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,689 miles
    Test number
    331789393969
    • FailureNearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  14. Pass179,029 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    179,029 miles
    Test number
    621522596305
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion across the vehicle

  15. Fail179,029 miles (+5,731)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,029 miles
    Test number
    377582608473
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion across the vehicle

  16. Pass173,298 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    173,298 miles
    Test number
    208214985115
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Fail173,296 miles (+4,777)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,296 miles
    Test number
    266893285117
    • FailureElectrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  18. Pass168,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    168,519 miles
    Test number
    446700474192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail168,519 miles (+14,515)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,519 miles
    Test number
    729100874112
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Fail154,004 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,004 miles
    Test number
    289187823107
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  21. Pass154,004 miles (+12,662)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    154,004 miles
    Test number
    807947723142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail141,342 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,342 miles
    Test number
    667469622167
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass141,342 miles (+14,712)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    141,342 miles
    Test number
    855479422107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass126,630 miles (+14,393)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    126,630 miles
    Test number
    208434621170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass112,237 miles (+15,612)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    112,237 miles
    Test number
    913637010194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass96,625 miles (+12,751)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    96,625 miles
    Test number
    833349219145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass83,874 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    83,874 miles
    Test number
    341129428192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail83,873 miles (+5,422)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,873 miles
    Test number
    344888128116
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass78,451 miles (+8,730)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    78,451 miles
    Test number
    704929327173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass69,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    69,721 miles
    Test number
    154809726167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X788 PPU

Does X788 PPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X788 PPU expired on 16 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X788 PPU?
The MOT on X788 PPU expired on 16 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X788 PPU done?
X788 PPU was recorded at 221,391 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2025, an average of 7,834 miles a year.
Has X788 PPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X788 PPU has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on X788 PPU 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 X788 PPU find?
X788 PPU passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2025 with 12 advisories: front bumper held on with cable ties; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 9 more.

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