FORD TRANSIT E285DGW has 24 MOTs

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This 1987 FORD TRANSIT has Passed 14 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 922 miles 7 months ago on Friday 3rd October 2025 at 13:19.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Friday 2nd October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

E285DGW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 2026922 MI
FAILED3RD OCTOBER 2025922 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED11TH JUNE 202415TH JUNE 2025187 MI
PASSED16TH JUNE 202315TH JUNE 202499,902 MI
PASSED2ND JULY 20161ST JULY 201798,919 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pump Has Slight Seepage From A Seal (2.3.3b)
FAILED1ST JULY 201698,919 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content Excessive (7.3.b.1a)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Chassis (2.4.a.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pump Has Slight Seepage From A Seal (2.3.3b)
PASSED12TH JUNE 201524TH JUNE 201697,386 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
FAILED8TH JUNE 201597,386 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Braking System Leaking (3.6.a.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
PASSED25TH JUNE 201424TH JUNE 201595,235 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. USER ENTERED - Rear Diff Leaking
FAILED25TH JUNE 201495,235 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  2. FAIL - Centre Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  3. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content Excessive (7.3.b.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  8. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  9. USER ENTERED - Rear Diff Leaking
PASSED21ST JUNE 201320TH JUNE 201492,567 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. USER ENTERED - Noise From Prop Shaft
FAILED20TH JUNE 201392,567 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Driver's Seat Insecure (6.2.a.1)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Passenger's Seat Insecure (6.2.a.1)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Driver's Seat Fore And Aft Adjustment Mechanism Not Functioning As Intended. (6.2.a.3)
  6. FAIL - Offside Front Battery Insecure (1.9.1)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  9. USER ENTERED - Noise From Prop Shaft
PASSED29TH FEBRUARY 201228TH FEBRUARY 201391,160 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Indicator Switch Faulty Sometimes Working At Retest
FAILED29TH FEBRUARY 201291,159 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Indicator Switch Faulty (1.4.a.1)
FAILED25TH OCTOBER 201086,376 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 201016TH NOVEMBER 201186,376 MI
PASSED17TH NOVEMBER 200916TH NOVEMBER 201084,484 MI
PASSED19TH JANUARY 200918TH JANUARY 201083,395 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. USER ENTERED - N/side Front Tyre Cracking
FAILED16TH JANUARY 200983,395 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  4. FAIL - Nearside An Item Not Tested (manual)
  5. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  6. USER ENTERED - N/side Front Tyre Cracking
PASSED24TH JANUARY 20076TH FEBRUARY 200881,587 MI
FAILED23RD JANUARY 200781,587 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.5c)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Lump, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  3. FAIL - Rear Exhaust Has Part Of The System Excessively Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  4. USER ENTERED - Both Front Seats Worn On Fixings.
PASSED7TH FEBRUARY 20066TH FEBRUARY 200781,056 MI
FAILED7TH FEBRUARY 200681,056 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Split (2.2.d.2d)
PASSED31ST AUGUST 200530TH AUGUST 200680,821 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

E285DGW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 58% | MOT Failure Rate: 42%

E285DGW MOT Comments

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E285DGW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 922 miles | Average yearly mileage: 24 miles

E285DGW FAQs

This Ford Transit with registration E285DGW was manufactured on Thursday 31st December 1987 so it is currently 38 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 2.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 922 miles, so this Ford has travelled an average of 24 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Ford Transit beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means E285DGW has a 58% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Ford Transit has had 23 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 1 Major, 0 Dangerous and 22 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Ford Transit is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does E285DGW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 2nd May 2026 E285DGW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is E285DGW Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 2nd May 2026 E285DGW does have Tax. Read more

When does E285DGW Tax expire?

The current Tax for E285DGW will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does E285DGW MOT expire?

The current MOT for E285DGW will expire in 5 months on Friday 2nd October 2026. Read more

When did E285DGW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for E285DGW was on Friday 3rd October 2025 at 13:19. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has E285DGW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for E285DGW we can see 14 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has E285DGW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for E285DGW we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 58% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is E285DGW?

E285DGW is registered as a 1987 Ford Transit. Read more

How many miles has E285DGW done?

The odometer reading for E285DGW at the last MOT in October 2025 was 922 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 24 miles per year. Read more

How old is E285DGW?

The vehicle E285DGW was manufactured in 1987 so it is currently 38 years old. It was first registered on Monday 9th November 1987. Read more

What colour is E285DGW?

The official colour of E285DGW is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does E285DGW have?

E285DGW has a 2.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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