
Ford Transit
White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,402 cc
Y242 BJTMOT history
Y242 BJT is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 16 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2025 and it has passed 14 of 27 MOT tests, with 199,230 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 May 2025
- Mileage
- 199,230 mi
- At MOT on 16 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 14 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 3,707 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y242 BJT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,402 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 16 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 16 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y242 BJT was last recorded at 199,230 miles on 16 May 2024, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 199,217 miles · 4 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 13 miles
- Average per year
- 3,707 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 199,230 miles
- 2021 – 197,451 miles
- 2019 – 197,410 miles
- 2017 – 197,252 miles
- 2016 – 196,978 miles
- 2015 – 192,141 miles
- 2013 – 185,272 miles
- 2012 – 169,425 miles
- 2011 – 164,636 miles
- 2010 – 152,401 miles
- 2009 – 148,244 miles
- 2008 – 145,371 miles
- 2007 – 142,457 miles
- 2006 – 132,801 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency only just met
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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2015
Offside Headlamp aim too low
Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Oil leak
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
27 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass199,230 miles (+13)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2025
- Odometer
- 199,230 miles
- Test number
- 101255727367
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency only just met
Fail199,217 miles (+1,766)11 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,217 miles
- Test number
- 146390561292
- MajorAll direction indicators not working ALL (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass197,451 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 197,451 miles
- Test number
- 727916092382
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail197,448 miles (+38)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,448 miles
- Test number
- 785583863069
- DangerousBrake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- MajorBrake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass197,410 miles (+158)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 197,410 miles
- Test number
- 988243268257
- AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp damaged and taped up
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear chassis surface rust
- AdvisoryOuter sill and front inner wings surface rust
Pass197,252 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 197,252 miles
- Test number
- 362326561125
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail197,252 miles (+274)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,252 miles
- Test number
- 402756601968
- DangerousOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass196,978 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 196,978 miles
- Test number
- 844399068119
- AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack (8.3.1a)
Fail196,973 miles (+4,832)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,973 miles
- Test number
- 142770690130
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass missing
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack (8.3.1a)
Pass192,141 miles (+16)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 192,141 miles
- Test number
- 588808995116
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Fail192,125 miles (+6,853)2 dangerous11 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,125 miles
- Test number
- 177636095169
- DangerousOil leak
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureCentre Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureRear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass185,272 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 185,272 miles
- Test number
- 455260543330
- NoteFront brake disc worn
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on edge
- NoteOffside front tyre on limit
- NoteOil leak
Fail185,271 miles (+15,846)8 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,271 miles
- Test number
- 535630143303
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteFront brake disc worn
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on edge
- NoteOffside front tyre on limit
- NoteOil leak
Pass169,425 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 169,425 miles
- Test number
- 656180542388
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteO/s/r inner tyre soft
Fail169,414 miles (+4,778)7 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,414 miles
- Test number
- 669260542369
- FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteO/s/r inner tyre soft
Pass164,636 miles (+5)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 164,636 miles
- Test number
- 815286161224
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Fail164,631 miles (+12,230)7 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,631 miles
- Test number
- 467187951262
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
Pass152,401 miles (+209)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 152,401 miles
- Test number
- 824447700206
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteInbalance rear brakes
- NoteN/s handbrake cable outer skin damaged
- NoteN/s/r sidelight dim
Fail152,192 miles (+3,948)4 failures2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,192 miles
- Test number
- 360432700405
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteExhaust system fitted wrong
- NoteInbalance rear brakes
- NoteN/s handbrake cable outer skin damaged
- NoteN/s/r sidelight dim
Pass148,244 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 148,244 miles
- Test number
- 381826119498
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail148,242 miles (+2,871)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,242 miles
- Test number
- 803075319202
- DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass145,371 miles5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 145,371 miles
- Test number
- 193598018257
- NoteNEARSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVER SPLIT
- NoteNEARSIDE REAR INNER TYRE TREAD GETTING LOW 2mm
- NoteOFFSIDE FRONT SIDE MARKER LIGHT DAMAGED
- NoteOIL LEAKS
- NoteREAR LEAF SPRINGS SPLAYED SLIGHTLY
Fail145,371 miles (+2,914)3 failures7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,371 miles
- Test number
- 420917608227
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
- NoteEXHAUST BOX OUTER COVER IN POOR CONDITION
- NoteNEARSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVER SPLIT
- NoteNEARSIDE HANDBRAKE CABLE RUBBING ON TYRE
- NoteNEARSIDE REAR INNER TYRE TREAD GETTING LOW 2mm
- NoteOFFSIDE FRONT SIDE MARKER LIGHT DAMAGED
- NoteOIL LEAKS
- NoteREAR LEAF SPRINGS SPLAYED SLIGHTLY
Fail142,457 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,457 miles
- Test number
- 393005997155
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOffside front tyre worn inside edge
Pass142,457 miles (+9,656)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 142,457 miles
- Test number
- 611125397106
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOffside front tyre worn inside edge
Pass132,801 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 132,801 miles
- Test number
- 411486266176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,801 miles1 failure1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,801 miles
- Test number
- 892355166117
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteFront to rear brake pipes rusty
- NoteLittle reserve travel in handbrake lever
- NoteO/s marker lamp in-op
- NoteRear anti roll bar bushes worn
- NoteRear diff noisey, play in input bearing
Questions about Y242 BJT
- Does Y242 BJT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y242 BJT expired on 15 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y242 BJT?
- The MOT on Y242 BJT expired on 15 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y242 BJT done?
- Y242 BJT was recorded at 199,230 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2024, an average of 3,707 miles a year.
- Has Y242 BJT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y242 BJT has failed 13 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y242 BJT 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 Y242 BJT find?
- Y242 BJT passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2024 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.
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