R8MPV - FORD TRANSIT
MOT: ValidGB
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The Ford Transit is a versatile and widely recognised commercial van, often referred to simply as the Transit. Manufactured by Ford Motor Company since 1965, it has established a reputation for durability and practicality across various industries. The latest models, produced in recent years, feature advanced technology, improved fuel efficiency, and adaptable configurations to meet diverse business needs. Known for its robust build and innovative design, the Ford Transit remains a popular choice for tradespeople and fleet operators alike, reflecting Ford’s long-standing commitment to quality and reliability in commercial vehicles.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 19 MOT tests
This 2012 Ford Transit (registration R8MPV) is a white diesel van with a 2198cc engine and CO2 emissions of 194 g/km. It has a current MOT valid until 6 February 2026, with the latest test conducted on 29 January 2025. The vehicle has covered 154,297 miles. The MOT advisories include deteriorated front drive shaft boots, worn suspension arm pins or bushes, a noisy rear wheel bearing, and tyres worn close to the legal limit. Additionally, there are signs of corrosion on the underside and rear suspension components, though none are deemed dangerous. The van is currently taxed and in overall functional condition, with no major mechanical issues reported from the MOT.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
19
Passed Tests
10
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 29 January 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,297 mi
Expires: 06 February 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general condition of underside of van (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed - 07 February 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 145,527 mi
Expires: 06 February 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Failed - 03 February 2024 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 145,512 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 02 February 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 132,969 mi
Expires: 05 February 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Failed - 02 February 2023 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 132,969 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed - 05 February 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,772 mi
Expires: 05 February 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Minor Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing (3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Failed - 05 February 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,772 mi
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Minor Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing (3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Passed - 06 February 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,786 mi
Expires: 05 February 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory nearside and offside body seals corroded
- Advisory drivers wing mirror housing damaged
Failed - 06 February 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,786 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory nearside and offside body seals corroded
- Advisory drivers wing mirror housing damaged
Passed - 21 January 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,737 mi
Expires: 20 January 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory hand brake has little reserve travel
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Failed - 21 January 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,737 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory hand brake has little reserve travel
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed - 21 January 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,997 mi
Expires: 20 January 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor adrift, fouling hub/wheel.
Failed - 18 January 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,970 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- Major Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Fuel pipe leaking engine bay above gearbox, will require cleaning to confirm source of leak. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated misting of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor adrift, fouling hub/wheel.
Passed - 05 December 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage:
Expires: 30 December 2018
Failed - 05 December 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage:
Passed - 14 December 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,682 mi
Expires: 30 December 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 14 December 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,682 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 11 December 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 47,132 mi
Expires: 30 December 2016
Failed - 11 December 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 47,132 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for R8MPV?
The MOT expires on 06 February 2026.
What is the tax status of R8MPV?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 November 2025.
What are the specifications of R8MPV?
This is a 2012 FORD TRANSIT in White. It runs on Diesel with a 2198cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of R8MPV?
This vehicle produces 194 g/km of CO2 emissions.