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White · Diesel · 2006 · 2,402 cc

J8 BGYMOT history

J8 BGY is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 2 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 161,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

J8 BGY white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
161,849 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 BGY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
2 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 BGY was last recorded at 161,849 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 93 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Oct 2020: 135,857 miles, lower than 152,456 miles on 29 Mar 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
161,756 miles · 15 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
93 miles
Average per year
6,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,849 miles
  • 2024 – 156,149 miles
  • 2023 – 151,261 miles
  • 2022 – 146,396 miles
  • 2021 – 142,049 miles
  • 2020 – 135,857 miles
  • 2019 – 152,456 miles
  • 2018 – 119,097 miles
  • 2017 – 110,829 miles
  • 2016 – 102,779 miles
  • 2015 – 95,454 miles
  • 2013 – 87,010 miles
  • 2012 – 80,496 miles
  • 2011 – 74,332 miles
  • 2010 – 67,409 miles
  • 2009 – 59,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,849 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS X MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive DOOR STEP INNER AND OUTER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,849 miles (+93)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    161,849 miles
    Test number
    274141839706
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS X MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive DOOR STEP INNER AND OUTER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail161,756 miles (+5,607)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,756 miles
    Test number
    476245599386
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING AND WHEEL ARCH CHASSIS X MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING AND WHEEL ARCH CHASSIS X MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS X MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS X MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive DOOR STEP INNER AND OUTER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass156,149 miles (+4,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    156,149 miles
    Test number
    554710267630
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass151,261 miles (+4,865)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    151,261 miles
    Test number
    431590771759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass146,396 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    146,396 miles
    Test number
    483190850198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail146,396 miles (+4,347)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,396 miles
    Test number
    634379707064
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass142,049 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    142,049 miles
    Test number
    477379112087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail142,040 miles (+6,183)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,040 miles
    Test number
    536058189609
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass135,857 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    135,857 miles
    Test number
    993671369423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail135,857 miles (-16,599)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,857 miles
    Test number
    698706164474
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass152,456 miles (+27,022)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    152,456 miles
    Test number
    254120008668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail125,434 miles (+6,337)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,434 miles
    Test number
    622788796858
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass119,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    119,097 miles
    Test number
    537489703257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail119,097 miles (+8,268)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,097 miles
    Test number
    964911737807
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass110,829 miles (+8,050)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    110,829 miles
    Test number
    368169060346
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass102,779 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    102,779 miles
    Test number
    430238545994
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPropshaft centre rubber worn and split

  17. Fail102,779 miles (+7,325)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,779 miles
    Test number
    768826626276
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPropshaft centre rubber worn and split

  18. Pass95,454 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    95,454 miles
    Test number
    135581795471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail95,454 miles (+8,444)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,454 miles
    Test number
    337550795008
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass87,010 miles (+6,514)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    87,010 miles
    Test number
    808608203399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail80,496 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,496 miles
    Test number
    328733202303
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass80,496 miles (+6,164)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    80,496 miles
    Test number
    779433902392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,332 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    74,332 miles
    Test number
    778165801335
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear disc's worn

  24. Fail74,332 miles (+6,923)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,332 miles
    Test number
    219380001329
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear disc's worn

  25. Pass67,409 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    67,409 miles
    Test number
    994561000312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail67,317 miles (+7,764)11 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,317 miles
    Test number
    983559650242
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOsf and osr inner wheel rim slight damage on inner edge
    • NoteOsf tyre worn/persihed on sidewalls no cords visible at test

  27. Pass59,553 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    59,553 miles
    Test number
    172196299291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about J8 BGY

Does J8 BGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 BGY is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on J8 BGY?
The MOT on J8 BGY is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 BGY done?
J8 BGY was recorded at 161,849 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 6,359 miles a year.
Has J8 BGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 BGY has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 BGY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J8 BGY find?
J8 BGY passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension component ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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