
Ford Transit
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc
T257 BFEMOT history
T257 BFE is a red diesel Ford Transit first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 101,250 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 101,250 mi
- At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,846 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T257 BFE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,496 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T257 BFE was last recorded at 101,250 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 101,250 miles · 2 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,846 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 101,250 miles
- 2025 – 101,250 miles
- 2024 – 101,250 miles
- 2022 – 101,250 miles
- 2020 – 101,250 miles
- 2019 – 101,250 miles
- 2018 – 101,250 miles
- 2016 – 100,395 miles
- 2015 – 86,070 miles
- 2014 – 85,372 miles
- 2013 – 81,083 miles
- 2012 – 75,734 miles
- 2011 – 69,381 miles
- 2010 – 63,925 miles
- 2009 – 58,251 miles
- 2008 – 53,049 miles
- 2007 – 48,150 miles
- 2006 – 43,152 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
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 Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs are corroding
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Both rear leaf springs misaligned slightly on bottom leaf
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
29 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,250 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 101,250 miles
- Test number
- 258648453193
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass101,250 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 101,250 miles
- Test number
- 212201972606
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass101,250 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 101,250 miles
- Test number
- 890030699062
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Pass101,250 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 101,250 miles
- Test number
- 340278533159
- AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryLeaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail101,250 miles7 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,250 miles
- Test number
- 376044597557
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis / gearbox mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear leaf spring eye bushes deteriorated
Pass101,250 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 101,250 miles
- Test number
- 998623558920
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs are corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail101,250 miles2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,250 miles
- Test number
- 426927670634
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs are corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass101,250 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 101,250 miles
- Test number
- 312226086611
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,250 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 101,250 miles
- Test number
- 399546236621
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering rack boot small cut (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass101,250 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 101,250 miles
- Test number
- 805318412851
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,250 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 101,250 miles
- Test number
- 771731030935
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear leaf springs misaligned slightly on bottom leaf
Fail101,250 miles (+30)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,250 miles
- Test number
- 319990734559
- MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorPosition lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear leaf springs misaligned slightly on bottom leaf
Pass101,220 miles (+825)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 101,220 miles
- Test number
- 108514753053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,395 miles (+14,325)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 100,395 miles
- Test number
- 602329745165
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisorySeveral patches of corrosion will need attention
Pass86,070 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 86,070 miles
- Test number
- 348385219195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,070 miles (+698)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,070 miles
- Test number
- 420550624806
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Fail85,372 miles (+4,289)17 failures3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,372 miles
- Test number
- 238429594110
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteCorrosion n/s front inner arch/wing
- NoteCorrosion o/s front inner arch/wing
- NoteN/s rear lower tailboard pivot insecure
- NotePropshaft center rubber mounting insecure
- NoteSlight movement in o/s seat
Pass81,083 miles (+20)6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 81,083 miles
- Test number
- 476021523239
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
Fail81,063 miles (+5,329)8 failures8 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,063 miles
- Test number
- 545087613234
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
- FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
Pass75,734 miles (+12)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 75,734 miles
- Test number
- 966474782199
- NoteNearside rear leaf spring bushes slight wear.
- NoteOffside rear leaf spring bushes slight wear.
Fail75,722 miles (+6,341)8 failures2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,722 miles
- Test number
- 237441772469
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
- NoteNearside rear leaf spring bushes slight wear.
- NoteNearside rear outer tyre low pressure.
- NoteOffside rear leaf spring bushes slight wear.
Pass69,381 miles (+12)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 69,381 miles
- Test number
- 246097551450
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteProp shaft centre bearing worn out.
Fail69,369 miles (+5,444)5 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,369 miles
- Test number
- 608674341179
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteProp shaft centre bearing worn out.
Pass63,925 miles (+5,674)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2011
- Odometer
- 63,925 miles
- Test number
- 763331040139
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Pass58,251 miles (+5,202)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2010
- Odometer
- 58,251 miles
- Test number
- 451360849194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,049 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 53,049 miles
- Test number
- 213887608162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,043 miles (+4,893)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,043 miles
- Test number
- 233185708122
- FailureAnti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Pass48,150 miles (+4,998)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 48,150 miles
- Test number
- 340201007157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,152 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 43,152 miles
- Test number
- 653910006154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T257 BFE
- Does T257 BFE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T257 BFE is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T257 BFE?
- The MOT on T257 BFE is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T257 BFE done?
- T257 BFE was recorded at 101,250 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 2,846 miles a year.
- Has T257 BFE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T257 BFE has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on T257 BFE 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 T257 BFE find?
- T257 BFE passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.
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