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Ford Zephyr

White and Red · Petrol · 1960 · 2,553 cc

242 BOMMOT history

242 BOM is a white and red petrol Ford Zephyr first used on 23 Jun 1960. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 47,097 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2025
Mileage
47,097 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2024
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
338 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
242 BOM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Zephyr
Colour
White and Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,553 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
23 Jun 1960
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

242 BOM was last recorded at 47,097 miles on 8 Oct 2024, 901 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,196 miles · 3 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
901 miles
Average per year
338 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 47,097 miles
  • 2023 – 46,196 miles
  • 2018 – 44,471 miles
  • 2017 – 44,392 miles
  • 2016 – 44,319 miles
  • 2015 – 44,249 miles
  • 2014 – 44,043 miles
  • 2013 – 43,936 miles
  • 2012 – 43,580 miles
  • 2011 – 43,094 miles
  • 2010 – 42,649 miles
  • 2009 – 42,141 miles
  • 2008 – 41,764 miles
  • 2006 – 40,981 miles
  • 2005 – 40,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,097 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,097 miles (+901)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    47,097 miles
    Test number
    992923066280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass46,196 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    46,196 miles
    Test number
    209141030381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail46,195 miles (+1,724)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,195 miles
    Test number
    315490973856
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass44,471 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,471 miles
    Test number
    578261722930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail44,469 miles (+77)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,469 miles
    Test number
    509391708172
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
  6. Pass44,392 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    44,392 miles
    Test number
    178153968402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,319 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    44,319 miles
    Test number
    980468016350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,249 miles (+206)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    44,249 miles
    Test number
    455332225050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,043 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    44,043 miles
    Test number
    278458824084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,936 miles (+356)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    43,936 miles
    Test number
    315594123056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,580 miles (+486)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    43,580 miles
    Test number
    979915522094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,094 miles (+445)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    43,094 miles
    Test number
    119006621088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,649 miles (+508)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    42,649 miles
    Test number
    373856820059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,141 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    42,141 miles
    Test number
    121477729428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,764 miles (+783)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    41,764 miles
    Test number
    840074018062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,981 miles (+251)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    40,981 miles
    Test number
    591378046344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    40,730 miles
    Test number
    341939545311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 242 BOM

What vehicle is registration 242 BOM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 242 BOM on a white and red petrol Ford Zephyr first used on 23 Jun 1960. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 242 BOM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 242 BOM expired on 7 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 242 BOM?
The MOT on 242 BOM expired on 7 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 242 BOM done?
242 BOM was recorded at 47,097 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2024, an average of 338 miles a year.
Has 242 BOM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 242 BOM has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on 242 BOM 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 242 BOM find?
242 BOM passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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