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Ford Transit

Yellow · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

T137 BCUMOT history

T137 BCU is a yellow diesel Ford Transit first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 257,451 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
257,451 km
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,294 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T137 BCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T137 BCU was last recorded at 257,451 km on 17 Nov 2025, 135 km more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Mar 2021: 25,026 km, lower than 256,019 km on 23 Feb 2021.

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
257,316 km · 10 May 2024
Between the last two tests
135 km
Average per year
3,294 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 257,451 km
  • 2024 – 257,316 km
  • 2023 – 256,285 km
  • 2022 – 256,141 km
  • 2021 – 25,026 km
  • 2019 – 255,308 km
  • 2018 – 254,672 km
  • 2016 – 251,413 km
  • 2015 – 250,663 km
  • 2014 – 249,505 km
  • 2012 – 246,635 km
  • 2011 – 246,625 km
  • 2010 – 243,667 km
  • 2008 – 196,793 km
  • 2007 – 197,748 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass257,451 km
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Clutch pedal anti slip missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass257,451 km (+135)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    257,451 km
    Test number
    194227054574
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass257,316 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    257,316 km
    Test number
    441088083321
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged at ns edge

  3. Fail257,294 km (+1,009)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,294 km
    Test number
    170346079438
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged at ns edge

  4. Pass256,285 km (+144)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    256,285 km
    Test number
    477442422613
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass256,141 km (+231,115)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    256,141 km
    Test number
    202105939003
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near side rear off side rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious surface rust to outer sils

  6. Pass25,026 km (-230,993)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    25,026 km
    Test number
    335074577900
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip missing
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf springs slightly splayed

  7. Fail256,019 km1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,019 km
    Test number
    384041827461
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative Was dissconnected (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip missing
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf springs slightly splayed

  8. Pass255,308 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    255,308 miles
    Test number
    884619077259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper outline marker light lense missing
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror casing damaged/incomplete

  9. Fail255,308 km (+636)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,308 km
    Test number
    455570732778
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper outline marker light lense missing
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror casing damaged/incomplete

  10. Pass254,672 km (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    254,672 km
    Test number
    188688787405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail254,658 km2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,658 km
    Test number
    124367816947
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner and Outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

  12. Pass253,094 miles (+1,681)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    253,094 miles
    Test number
    750061890453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above chassis (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

  13. Pass251,413 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    251,413 miles
    Test number
    912374887827
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVery slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

  14. Fail251,413 km (+750)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,413 km
    Test number
    195883681799
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVery slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

  15. Pass250,663 km1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    250,663 km
    Test number
    579393905198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteAll suspension bushes cracked and perished but no exessive play

  16. Fail250,663 km (+1,158)9 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,663 km
    Test number
    247617595002
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteAll suspension bushes cracked and perished but no exessive play

  17. Pass249,505 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    249,505 km
    Test number
    398062294072
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail249,505 km1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,505 km
    Test number
    876352994089
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass248,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    248,595 miles
    Test number
    838434893013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass246,635 km (+10)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    246,635 km
    Test number
    565823702033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail246,625 km (+2,958)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,625 km
    Test number
    869165451337
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass243,667 km (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    243,667 km
    Test number
    583273230346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail243,657 km5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,657 km
    Test number
    382464620335
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  24. Pass238,496 miles (+15)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    238,496 miles
    Test number
    181162729320
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  25. Fail238,481 miles4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,481 miles
    Test number
    921843819313
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  26. Pass196,793 km1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    196,793 km
    Test number
    111570088290
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Fail196,720 miles10 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,720 miles
    Test number
    194308278275
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass197,748 km3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    197,748 km
    Test number
    783585377203
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Fail197,748 km3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,748 km
    Test number
    552355777220
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOil leak

  30. Pass165,477 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    165,477 miles
    Test number
    293556076214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail165,453 miles10 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,453 miles
    Test number
    970512176228
    • FailureCentre Brake rod excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s front dust cap missing wheel bearing

Questions about T137 BCU

Does T137 BCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T137 BCU is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T137 BCU?
The MOT on T137 BCU is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T137 BCU done?
T137 BCU was recorded at 257,451 km at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 3,294 km a year.
Has T137 BCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T137 BCU has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T137 BCU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Mar 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T137 BCU find?
T137 BCU passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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