FORD TRANSIT PL51BER has 30 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2005 FORD TRANSIT has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 12 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 166,505 miles 7 months ago on Tuesday 21st October 2025 at 08:42.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 20th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

PL51BER MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 2026166,505 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Integral Body Structure Is Repaired But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 202414TH DECEMBER 2025164,281 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Integral Body Structure Is Repaired But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced O/s And N/s Sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))
FAILED19TH NOVEMBER 2024164,227 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Integral Body Structure Is Repaired But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced O/s And N/s Sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))
PASSED15TH DECEMBER 202314TH DECEMBER 2024159,632 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Integral Body Structure Is Repaired But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Both Sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED15TH DECEMBER 2023159,632 MI
 
  1. PRS - Headlamp Aim Too Low Both (4.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Integral Body Structure Is Repaired But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Both Sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED12TH DECEMBER 202211TH DECEMBER 2023154,397 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Power Steering Pipe/hose Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Heavily Coated In Underseal Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Some Items
FAILED1ST DECEMBER 2022154,395 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Body Panel Slightly Loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Power Steering Pipe/hose Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Vehicle Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Chassie Leg Where Lower Engine Cradle Mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Outer Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Outer Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Sill Middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting At Step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Heavily Coated In Underseal Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Some Items
  11. MAJOR - Rear Brake Performance Not Tested Brake Pipe Burst (1.2.1 (g))
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 20215TH DECEMBER 2022152,181 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Auxiliary Wiring Under Dash Very Poor
  2. ADVISORY - Front Auxiliary Lights Incorrect Colour To Front
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Fowling Shocker On Full Lock (but Not Damaged)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play Both Rear Wheel Bearings Have End Float But Not Excesive (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Complete Underside Of Vehicle Heavily Undersealed
  6. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Heavily Undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Wheel Arch Corroded And Holed Out With Prescribed Area
  8. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear Pipes Coated (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED16TH NOVEMBER 2021152,173 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Auxiliary Wiring Under Dash Very Poor
  2. ADVISORY - Front Auxiliary Lights Show Incorrect Colour To Front
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Bumper Mountings Corroded But Not Likely To Become Detached O/s (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Bumper Insecure Bumper Mounting Corroded And Holed (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Body Panel Corroded And Likely To Cause Injury Wing Holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Wing Corroded And Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Strut Top Holed Outer Edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn N/s And O/s Excessive Play At Arm Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Flexi Hose Fouling Shocker On Full Lock (but Not Damaged)
  11. ADVISORY - Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play Both Rear Wheel Bearings Have End Float (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Complete Underside Of Vehicle Heavily Undersealed
  13. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Heavily Undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Wheel Arch Holed / Corroded At Rear Of Sill Out With Prescribed Area
PASSED1ST DECEMBER 202030TH NOVEMBER 2021147,454 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Incorrect Colour N/s/f Side Light Showing Green Light (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Incorrect Colour O/s/f Side Light Showing Green Light (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Electrical Wiring Inadequately Secured Wiring Under Dash Beside Pedals Insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear N/s/r Hub Bearing Has Slight Play
  6. ADVISORY - Underside Heavily Undersealed
  7. ADVISORY - Fluid Leak, But Not Excessive Slight Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Auxilery Lights Fitted To Front Showing Colour Other Than White
FAILED24TH NOVEMBER 2020147,433 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Incorrect Colour N/s/f Side Light Showing Green Light (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Incorrect Colour O/s/f Side Light Showing Green Light (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Electrical Wiring Inadequately Secured Wiring Under Dash Beside Pedals Insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively N/s Wiper Blade Torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively O/s Wiper Blade Torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear N/s/r Hub Bearing Has Slight Play
  8. ADVISORY - Underside Heavily Undersealed
  9. ADVISORY - Fluid Leak, But Not Excessive Slight Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting N/s/ Sill Holed Within 30cm Of Seat Belt Anchorage (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Auxilery Lights Fitted To Front Showing Colour Other Than White
PASSED27TH MAY 201924TH NOVEMBER 2020138,600 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Heavily Undersealed Underneath Vehicle
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Both Rear Shockers Have Corrosion To Outer Casings
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED23RD MAY 2019138,562 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Leaf Spring Fractured Front Eye (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Heavily Undersealed Underneath Vehicle
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Both Rear Shockers Have Corrosion To Outer Casings
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED22ND MAY 201831ST MAY 2019133,492 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED15TH MAY 2018133,464 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.6.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.6.2)
  5. FAIL - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (3.7.b.5b)
PASSED26TH MAY 201731ST MAY 2018127,621 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Service Brake Juddering Slightly (3.7.c.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit On Outer Edge (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit On Outer Edge (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit On Edges (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit On Edges (4.1.e.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Under Side&brake Pipes Undersealed
PASSED25TH MAY 201631ST MAY 2017118,638 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipes Undersealed
PASSED19TH MAY 201531ST MAY 2016106,157 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  4. USER ENTERED - Blue Lights Showing To Front
  5. USER ENTERED - Brake Pipes Undersealed
FAILED18TH MAY 2015106,154 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  6. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  7. USER ENTERED - Blue Lights Showing To Front
  8. USER ENTERED - Brake Pipes Undersealed
PASSED14TH MAY 201431ST MAY 201596,543 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Brake Pipes Undersealed
PASSED13TH MAY 201331ST MAY 201491,195 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner And Outer Edges
FAILED13TH MAY 201391,189 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emits An Excessive Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (7.4.b.3b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  4. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner And Outer Edges
FAILED11TH MAY 201285,262 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Front Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  7. USER ENTERED - Brake Pedal Rubber Has Slight Tear But Still Secure
PASSED11TH MAY 201231ST MAY 201385,202 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Front Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  5. USER ENTERED - Brake Pedal Rubber Has Slight Tear But Still Secure
PASSED16TH MAY 201131ST MAY 201278,182 MI
FAILED16TH MAY 201178,182 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED26TH MAY 201031ST MAY 201167,646 MI
FAILED20TH MAY 201067,437 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Has Damage To The Swept Area In Excess Of A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. USER ENTERED - Propshaft Component Defective
PASSED26TH MAY 200931ST MAY 201053,350 MI
PASSED19TH MAY 200831ST MAY 200944,948 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

PL51BER Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 60% | MOT Failure Rate: 40%

PL51BER MOT Comments

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PL51BER Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 166,505 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,325 miles

PL51BER FAQs

This Ford Transit with registration PL51BER was manufactured on Tuesday 31st May 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.4 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 166,505 miles, so this Ford has travelled an average of 8,325 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 30 MOTs on record for this Ford Transit beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 12 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means PL51BER has a 60% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Ford Transit has had 83 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 8 Minor, 19 Major, 0 Dangerous and 12 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Ford Transit is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does PL51BER have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 27th May 2026 PL51BER does have an active MOT. Read more

Is PL51BER Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 27th May 2026 PL51BER does have Tax. Read more

When does PL51BER Tax expire?

The current Tax for PL51BER will expire in 1 year on Tuesday 1st June 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 PL51BER MOT expire?

The current MOT for PL51BER will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 20th October 2026. Read more

When did PL51BER have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for PL51BER was on Tuesday 21st October 2025 at 08:42. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has PL51BER Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for PL51BER we can see 18 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 PL51BER Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for PL51BER we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 60% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is PL51BER?

PL51BER is registered as a 2005 Ford Transit. Read more

How many miles has PL51BER done?

The odometer reading for PL51BER at the last MOT in October 2025 was 166,505 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 8,325 miles per year. Read more

How old is PL51BER?

The vehicle PL51BER was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 31st May 2005. Read more

What colour is PL51BER?

The official colour of PL51BER is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does PL51BER have?

PL51BER has a 2.4 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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