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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.

Y242 BJT white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass199,230 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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)
  7. 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)
  8. 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)
  9. 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)
  10. 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
  11. 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)
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. Pass132,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    132,801 miles
    Test number
    411486266176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. 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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