Ford Escort
White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,753 cc
Y242 OBAMOT history
Y242 OBA is a white diesel Ford Escort first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 127,681 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 127,681 mi
- At MOT on 17 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,518 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y242 OBA
- 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
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y242 OBA was last recorded at 127,681 miles on 17 Sept 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 127,678 miles · 5 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 2,518 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 127,681 miles
- 2024 – 122,837 miles
- 2023 – 118,805 miles
- 2022 – 114,839 miles
- 2010 – 109,071 miles
- 2009 – 103,596 miles
- 2008 – 97,340 miles
- 2007 – 90,467 miles
- 2005 – 77,918 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,681 miles
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
12 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,681 miles (+3)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 127,681 miles
- Test number
- 288321921370
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Fail127,678 miles (+4,841)15 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,678 miles
- Test number
- 325974470919
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to centre inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Pass122,837 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 122,837 miles
- Test number
- 450550483701
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail122,837 miles (+4,032)6 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,837 miles
- Test number
- 972534966322
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Lamp Unit broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross Member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass118,805 miles (+3,966)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 118,805 miles
- Test number
- 300624419984
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system is in poor condition with a minor leak
- AdvisoryFuel tank has signs of dampness but no leak was found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass114,839 miles (+5,768)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 114,839 miles
- Test number
- 149809692008
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryThis vehicle has had repairs on its underside the method of repair unknown
Fail109,071 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,071 miles
- Test number
- 254834680134
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass109,071 miles (+5,475)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 109,071 miles
- Test number
- 651944780107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,596 miles (+6,256)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 103,596 miles
- Test number
- 392254869161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,340 miles (+6,873)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2009
- Odometer
- 97,340 miles
- Test number
- 942397528137
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSmall damage to screen in zone a at top
Pass90,467 miles (+12,549)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 90,467 miles
- Test number
- 942284007006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,918 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 77,918 miles
- Test number
- 750616045303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y242 OBA
- Does Y242 OBA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y242 OBA expired on 16 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y242 OBA?
- The MOT on Y242 OBA expired on 16 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y242 OBA done?
- Y242 OBA was recorded at 127,681 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2025, an average of 2,518 miles a year.
- Has Y242 OBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y242 OBA has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y242 OBA 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 OBA find?
- Y242 OBA passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear.
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