Ford Escort
White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,753 cc
Y242 DHFMOT history
Y242 DHF is a white diesel Ford Escort first used on 12 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 193,237 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 193,237 mi
- At MOT on 17 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,471 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y242 DHF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Escort
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,753 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 12 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Sept 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y242 DHF was last recorded at 193,237 miles on 17 Sept 2025, 10,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 183,207 miles · 14 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10,030 miles
- Average per year
- 7,471 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 193,237 miles
- 2024 – 183,207 miles
- 2023 – 176,614 miles
- 2022 – 172,077 miles
- 2021 – 166,343 miles
- 2020 – 161,455 miles
- 2019 – 154,404 miles
- 2018 – 151,293 miles
- 2017 – 146,537 miles
- 2016 – 141,876 miles
- 2015 – 132,902 miles
- 2012 – 125,588 miles
- 2011 – 115,801 miles
- 2010 – 106,766 miles
- 2009 – 96,053 miles
- 2008 – 83,281 miles
- 2007 – 67,724 miles
- 2006 – 48,251 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail193,237 miles
- DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (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.
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Spare wheel and carrier loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 22 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail193,237 miles (+10,030)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,237 miles
- Test number
- 810205492397
- DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass183,207 miles (+6,593)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 183,207 miles
- Test number
- 488874272808
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,614 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 176,614 miles
- Test number
- 643252453493
- AdvisorySpare wheel and carrier loose
Fail176,614 miles (+4,537)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,614 miles
- Test number
- 912441165223
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone front bush has separated from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer doorsill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisorySpare wheel and carrier loose
Pass172,077 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 172,077 miles
- Test number
- 915007808828
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail172,077 miles (+5,734)2 repaired1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,077 miles
- Test number
- 688501565798
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass166,343 miles (+93)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 166,343 miles
- Test number
- 874240847420
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail166,250 miles (+4,795)7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,250 miles
- Test number
- 804377461262
- MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass161,455 miles (+7,051)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 161,455 miles
- Test number
- 271385420774
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner door sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear shock cross member is corroded
Pass154,404 miles (+3,111)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 154,404 miles
- Test number
- 853834050167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,293 miles (+4,756)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 151,293 miles
- Test number
- 450836361121
- MinorCentral Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner sill (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner sill corroded. No holes
Pass146,537 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 146,537 miles
- Test number
- 208035921479
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre beginning to crack on the outer wall
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre beginning to crack on the outer wall
Fail146,537 miles (+4,661)4 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,537 miles
- Test number
- 831937306501
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre beginning to crack on the outer wall
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre beginning to crack on the outer wall
Pass141,876 miles (+8,974)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 141,876 miles
- Test number
- 691359645532
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail132,902 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,902 miles
- Test number
- 607739635277
- Repaired at testRear Upper Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass132,902 miles (+7,314)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 132,902 miles
- Test number
- 618669035200
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass125,588 miles (+9,787)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 125,588 miles
- Test number
- 367290822373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,801 miles (+9,035)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 115,801 miles
- Test number
- 546602121344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,766 miles (+10,713)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 106,766 miles
- Test number
- 953085900346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,053 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,053 miles
- Test number
- 411023629341
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass96,053 miles (+12,772)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 96,053 miles
- Test number
- 982923129362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,281 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 83,281 miles
- Test number
- 643564308359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,281 miles (+15,557)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,281 miles
- Test number
- 823154008371
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass67,724 miles (+19,473)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 67,724 miles
- Test number
- 524339267223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,251 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 48,251 miles
- Test number
- 991922016153
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about Y242 DHF
- Does Y242 DHF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y242 DHF expired on 15 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y242 DHF?
- The MOT on Y242 DHF expired on 15 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y242 DHF done?
- Y242 DHF was recorded at 193,237 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2025, an average of 7,471 miles a year.
- Has Y242 DHF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y242 DHF has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y242 DHF 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 DHF find?
- Y242 DHF failed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2025 with 1 dangerous defect and 2 major defects: rear brake load sensing valve inoperative and abs not fitted or inoperative; offside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength.
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