
Ford Transit
Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc
T742 JOAMOT history
T742 JOA is a grey diesel Ford Transit first used on 17 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 197,111 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 197,111 mi
- At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 14 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 7,289 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T742 JOA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,496 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 17 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T742 JOA was last recorded at 197,111 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 70,245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 126,866 miles · 20 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 70,245 miles
- Average per year
- 7,289 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 197,111 miles
- 2024 – 126,866 miles
- 2022 – 109,000 miles
- 2021 – 96,735 miles
- 2020 – 84,428 miles
- 2016 – 81,438 miles
- 2014 – 81,382 miles
- 2013 – 81,367 miles
- 2012 – 77,807 miles
- 2011 – 73,179 miles
- 2010 – 68,905 miles
- 2009 – 64,474 miles
- 2008 – 59,718 miles
- 2007 – 54,173 miles
- 2006 – 53,990 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases frontpipe
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass197,111 miles (+70,245)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 197,111 miles
- Test number
- 883899115198
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass126,866 miles (+9,635)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 126,866 miles
- Test number
- 287526921815
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside door step corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) becoming excessive
Pass117,231 miles (+15)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 117,231 miles
- Test number
- 184993698025
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases frontpipe (6.1.2 (a))
Fail117,216 miles (+8,216)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,216 miles
- Test number
- 674886359921
- MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation hose blocked? (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases frontpipe (6.1.2 (a))
Pass109,000 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 109,000 miles
- Test number
- 980626397835
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,986 miles (+12,251)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,986 miles
- Test number
- 977646575174
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Pass96,735 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 96,735 miles
- Test number
- 757780731340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,725 miles (+12,297)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,725 miles
- Test number
- 602303413912
- MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass84,428 miles (+15)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 84,428 miles
- Test number
- 158059423513
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail84,413 miles (+2,975)1 dangerous11 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,413 miles
- Test number
- 589314079262
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 68% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn both (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass81,438 miles (+56)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 81,438 miles
- Test number
- 847203815644
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion CHASSIS (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail81,382 miles (+15)12 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,382 miles
- Test number
- 238275734100
- FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureOffside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryCentre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteExtensive welding carried out previously
Fail81,367 miles (+3,560)7 failures7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,367 miles
- Test number
- 787065693283
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryLeaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- 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 Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteHand brake cable center mount broken
Pass77,807 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 77,807 miles
- Test number
- 116048192219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,807 miles (+4,628)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,807 miles
- Test number
- 126341892257
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteHandbrake return spring broken
- NoteProp shaft center bearings have play in them.
Pass73,179 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2012
- Odometer
- 73,179 miles
- Test number
- 818216921149
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail73,172 miles (+4,267)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,172 miles
- Test number
- 636525821132
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass68,905 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2011
- Odometer
- 68,905 miles
- Test number
- 502197530170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,905 miles (+4,431)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,905 miles
- Test number
- 163787130130
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass64,474 miles (+4,756)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2010
- Odometer
- 64,474 miles
- Test number
- 900958939152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,718 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2009
- Odometer
- 59,718 miles
- Test number
- 331547938115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,696 miles (+5,523)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,696 miles
- Test number
- 173155338158
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass54,173 miles (+183)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2008
- Odometer
- 54,173 miles
- Test number
- 880565837136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,990 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2007
- Odometer
- 53,990 miles
- Test number
- 192089436154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,990 miles6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,990 miles
- Test number
- 641864726130
- FailureCentre Upper Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Questions about T742 JOA
- Does T742 JOA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T742 JOA is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T742 JOA?
- The MOT on T742 JOA is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T742 JOA done?
- T742 JOA was recorded at 197,111 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 7,289 miles a year.
- Has T742 JOA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T742 JOA has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on T742 JOA 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 T742 JOA find?
- T742 JOA passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.
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