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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

T542 KARMOT history

T542 KAR is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 22 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 60,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
60,695 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T542 KAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T542 KAR was last recorded at 60,695 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 541 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,154 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
541 miles
Average per year
1,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,695 miles
  • 2024 – 60,154 miles
  • 2023 – 58,758 miles
  • 2022 – 57,889 miles
  • 2021 – 54,768 miles
  • 2020 – 53,763 miles
  • 2019 – 53,052 miles
  • 2018 – 51,620 miles
  • 2017 – 51,061 miles
  • 2016 – 49,640 miles
  • 2015 – 43,765 miles
  • 2013 – 41,109 miles
  • 2012 – 37,165 miles
  • 2011 – 35,741 miles
  • 2010 – 32,616 miles
  • 2009 – 28,200 miles
  • 2008 – 24,817 miles
  • 2007 – 22,800 miles
  • 2006 – 21,341 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,695 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Age related corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,695 miles (+541)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    60,695 miles
    Test number
    797713245579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,154 miles (+1,396)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    60,154 miles
    Test number
    850447429526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass58,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    58,758 miles
    Test number
    937699914755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail58,758 miles (+869)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,758 miles
    Test number
    799496142250
    • MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass57,889 miles (+3,121)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    57,889 miles
    Test number
    194146814178
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion

  6. Pass54,768 miles (+1,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    54,768 miles
    Test number
    673612302615
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion

  7. Pass53,763 miles (+711)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    53,763 miles
    Test number
    753934560877
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass53,052 miles (+1,432)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    53,052 miles
    Test number
    370832692279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass51,620 miles (+559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    51,620 miles
    Test number
    228632530850
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass51,061 miles (+1,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    51,061 miles
    Test number
    973465218832
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass49,640 miles (+5,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    49,640 miles
    Test number
    874567244380
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass43,765 miles (+2,656)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    43,765 miles
    Test number
    968574735086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,109 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    41,109 miles
    Test number
    569662993159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,081 miles (+3,916)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,081 miles
    Test number
    535369383157
    • FailureCentre Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureInner Front Upper Battery insecure (1.9.1)

  15. Pass37,165 miles (+1,424)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    37,165 miles
    Test number
    298817682430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,741 miles (+3,125)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    35,741 miles
    Test number
    697015691127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,616 miles (+4,416)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    32,616 miles
    Test number
    100235590191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,200 miles (+3,383)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    28,200 miles
    Test number
    243386599108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,817 miles (+2,017)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    24,817 miles
    Test number
    811621558104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,800 miles (+391)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    22,800 miles
    Test number
    524006937152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,409 miles (+1,068)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    22,409 miles
    Test number
    854384907088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    21,341 miles
    Test number
    352129606024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T542 KAR

Does T542 KAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T542 KAR is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T542 KAR?
The MOT on T542 KAR is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T542 KAR done?
T542 KAR was recorded at 60,695 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 1,980 miles a year.
Has T542 KAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T542 KAR has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T542 KAR 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 T542 KAR find?
T542 KAR passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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