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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,496 cc

S42 RUYMOT history

S42 RUY is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 86,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

S42 RUY white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
86,455 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S42 RUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S42 RUY was last recorded at 86,455 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,433 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,455 miles
  • 2025 – 86,433 miles
  • 2024 – 86,361 miles
  • 2023 – 86,293 miles
  • 2022 – 86,180 miles
  • 2021 – 86,159 miles
  • 2020 – 86,123 miles
  • 2019 – 86,046 miles
  • 2018 – 86,027 miles
  • 2017 – 85,986 miles
  • 2016 – 85,973 miles
  • 2015 – 85,949 miles
  • 2014 – 85,894 miles
  • 2013 – 85,582 miles
  • 2012 – 85,040 miles
  • 2011 – 84,723 miles
  • 2010 – 84,638 miles
  • 2009 – 84,087 miles
  • 2008 – 83,079 miles
  • 2007 – 81,126 miles
  • 2006 – 75,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,455 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll underside covered in underseal including brake pipes

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front outer wheel arch and sill holed by corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,455 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    86,455 miles
    Test number
    224922461695
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll underside covered in underseal including brake pipes

  2. Pass86,433 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    86,433 miles
    Test number
    891120517048
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal including brake pipes

  3. Fail86,429 miles (+68)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,429 miles
    Test number
    300275249796
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal including brake pipes

  4. Pass86,361 miles (+68)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    86,361 miles
    Test number
    427394637403
    • AdvisoryEntire underneath of vehicle is covered in underseal, including brake pipes

  5. Pass86,293 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    86,293 miles
    Test number
    125805892817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer wheel arch and sill holed by corrosion
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe from pump corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion and components

  6. Fail86,291 miles (+111)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,291 miles
    Test number
    149213684303
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member by sprung hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer wheel arch and sill holed by corrosion
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe from pump corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion and components

  7. Pass86,180 miles (+21)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    86,180 miles
    Test number
    172002249551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill and wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass86,159 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    86,159 miles
    Test number
    483086229655
    • AdvisoryBattery loose but not insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel arch is corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over the axle to the wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel arch, lower front edge of it is corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryUnderside of the van in corroded in multiple places.

  9. Fail86,154 miles (+31)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,154 miles
    Test number
    208743341295
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Lower of rear quarter panel. Behind the mud flap. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer edge of the step, the mud guard mounting point as well as the inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Upper wheel well just forward of the shock absorber mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBattery loose but not insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel arch is corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over the axle to the wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel arch, lower front edge of it is corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryUnderside of the van in corroded in multiple places.

  10. Pass86,123 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    86,123 miles
    Test number
    301414790955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Fail86,123 miles (+77)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,123 miles
    Test number
    909810068852
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass86,046 miles (+19)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    86,046 miles
    Test number
    699512381341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top shocker mounting area corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside inner and outer sills corrode
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished and inner edge worn
    • AdvisoryFront and rear cross members corroded

  13. Pass86,027 miles (+41)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,027 miles
    Test number
    662995270815
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre edges worn and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre inner edge worn and perished
    • AdvisoryRear rear cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth inner and outer sills corroded

  14. Pass85,986 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,986 miles
    Test number
    271974550503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  15. Pass85,973 miles (+24)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    85,973 miles
    Test number
    263802416127
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear cracks in tyre and side wall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryInner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill and offside rear corroded

  16. Pass85,949 miles (+55)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    85,949 miles
    Test number
    987197595125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront cross member , nearside outer sill and nearside front top suspension mounting corroded

  17. Pass85,894 miles (+312)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    85,894 miles
    Test number
    495954504221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front cross member and rear areas of both sills corroded outside prescribed area

  18. Pass85,582 miles (+542)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    85,582 miles
    Test number
    257666793409
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on edges

  19. Pass85,040 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    85,040 miles
    Test number
    258275202210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Fail85,031 miles (+308)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,031 miles
    Test number
    477075502287
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass84,723 miles (+85)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    84,723 miles
    Test number
    419068601258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth number plate light bulbs will need replaceing soon

  22. Pass84,638 miles (+551)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    84,638 miles
    Test number
    114317880102
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass84,087 miles (+1,008)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    84,087 miles
    Test number
    154528699139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass83,079 miles (+1,953)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    83,079 miles
    Test number
    362181518258
    • NoteN/S/F/TYRE AT 1/6MM LEGAL LIMIT
    • NoteN/S/REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGEO/S REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

  25. Pass81,126 miles (+5,203)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    81,126 miles
    Test number
    412509697139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S FRONT TYRE TREAD STARTING TO WEAR UNEVENLY

  26. Pass75,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    75,923 miles
    Test number
    700333416261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail75,923 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,923 miles
    Test number
    452523516278
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S42 RUY

Does S42 RUY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S42 RUY is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S42 RUY?
The MOT on S42 RUY is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S42 RUY done?
S42 RUY was recorded at 86,455 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 528 miles a year.
Has S42 RUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S42 RUY has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S42 RUY 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 S42 RUY find?
S42 RUY passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member; all underside covered in underseal including brake pipes.

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