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Ford Transit

Yellow · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

T143 BCUMOT history

T143 BCU is a yellow diesel Ford Transit first used on 12 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 105,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Aug 2025
Mileage
105,776 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T143 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
12 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T143 BCU was last recorded at 105,776 miles on 2 Aug 2024, 866 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,910 miles · 31 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
866 miles
Average per year
2,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 105,776 miles
  • 2023 – 104,910 miles
  • 2022 – 104,009 miles
  • 2021 – 102,691 miles
  • 2020 – 101,471 miles
  • 2019 – 100,359 miles
  • 2018 – 99,701 miles
  • 2017 – 97,848 miles
  • 2016 – 96,108 miles
  • 2015 – 93,898 miles
  • 2010 – 93,868 miles
  • 2009 – 91,109 miles
  • 2008 – 88,174 miles
  • 2007 – 80,103 miles
  • 2006 – 65,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,776 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,776 miles (+866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    105,776 miles
    Test number
    105766729540
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,910 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    104,910 miles
    Test number
    749395160921
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail104,910 miles (+901)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,910 miles
    Test number
    292637741968
    • MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass104,009 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    104,009 miles
    Test number
    663032725927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail104,007 miles (+1,316)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,007 miles
    Test number
    968847053679
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Doorstep (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass102,691 miles (+1,220)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    102,691 miles
    Test number
    150629264041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,471 miles (+1,112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    101,471 miles
    Test number
    449209470872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner and outer sill corroded outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass100,359 miles (+658)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    100,359 miles
    Test number
    948421686350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,701 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    99,701 miles
    Test number
    647505119402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail99,696 miles (+1,848)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,696 miles
    Test number
    115492723415
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass97,848 miles (+1,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    97,848 miles
    Test number
    997865912888
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass96,108 miles (+2,210)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    96,108 miles
    Test number
    575764644774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,898 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    93,898 miles
    Test number
    446872125294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,894 miles (+26)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,894 miles
    Test number
    459869815232
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  15. Pass93,868 miles (+2,759)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    93,868 miles
    Test number
    352667460072
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBoth inner and outer sills corroded
    • NoteCorrosion to n/s chassis under floor pan
    • NoteFront and rear crossmembers corroded
    • NoteRear springs front mountings corroded

  16. Pass91,109 miles (+2,935)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    91,109 miles
    Test number
    864290939084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,174 miles (+8,071)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    88,174 miles
    Test number
    501759348000
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass80,103 miles (+14,475)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    80,103 miles
    Test number
    233409937044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    65,628 miles
    Test number
    764571356013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,628 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,628 miles
    Test number
    412348946034
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T143 BCU

Does T143 BCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T143 BCU expired on 30 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T143 BCU?
The MOT on T143 BCU expired on 30 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T143 BCU done?
T143 BCU was recorded at 105,776 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2024, an average of 2,175 miles a year.
Has T143 BCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T143 BCU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T143 BCU 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 T143 BCU find?
T143 BCU passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension component ball joint has slight play.

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