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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,402 cc

Y281 BOFMOT history

Y281 BOF is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 17 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 194,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

Y281 BOF white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
194,322 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 BOF
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
17 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 BOF was last recorded at 194,322 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 2,256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,066 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,256 miles
Average per year
4,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,322 miles
  • 2025 – 192,066 miles
  • 2024 – 188,608 miles
  • 2023 – 185,596 miles
  • 2022 – 181,395 miles
  • 2021 – 181,323 miles
  • 2018 – 181,289 miles
  • 2017 – 180,976 miles
  • 2016 – 178,959 miles
  • 2015 – 171,088 miles
  • 2014 – 163,278 miles
  • 2013 – 160,247 miles
  • 2012 – 157,697 miles
  • 2011 – 140,778 miles
  • 2010 – 128,235 miles
  • 2009 – 121,184 miles
  • 2008 – 115,049 miles
  • 2007 – 109,993 miles
  • 2006 – 96,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,322 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill panels

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,322 miles (+2,256)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    194,322 miles
    Test number
    766111477758
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  2. Pass192,066 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    192,066 miles
    Test number
    680643052635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail192,066 miles (+3,458)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,066 miles
    Test number
    813504626805
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass188,608 miles (+58)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    188,608 miles
    Test number
    799439271205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside central marker light lens discoloured
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail188,550 miles (+2,954)3 dangerous12 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,550 miles
    Test number
    851874287552
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended insecure/not fixed (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps inoperative (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended insecure/not fixed (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended insecure/not fixed (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outline marker lamp incorrect colour central lamp unit (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low (just reaching minimum)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass185,596 miles (+4,201)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    185,596 miles
    Test number
    512072868397
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass181,395 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    181,395 miles
    Test number
    727361036179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail181,387 miles (+64)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,387 miles
    Test number
    956783184821
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass181,323 miles (+34)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    181,323 miles
    Test number
    329575021794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers splitting
  10. Pass181,289 miles (+313)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    181,289 miles
    Test number
    499628429065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass180,976 miles (+2,017)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    180,976 miles
    Test number
    993865301723
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass178,959 miles (+7,871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    178,959 miles
    Test number
    821743385564
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion both chassis rails (6.1.B.2)
  13. Pass171,088 miles (+7,810)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    171,088 miles
    Test number
    689349885031
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  14. Pass163,278 miles (+3,031)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    163,278 miles
    Test number
    775479064076
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  15. Pass160,247 miles (+2,550)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    160,247 miles
    Test number
    348666483002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass157,697 miles (+37)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    157,697 miles
    Test number
    479419182072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear antirollbar centre bushes have slight play
  17. Fail157,660 miles (+16,882)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,660 miles
    Test number
    916508982088
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront offside upper markerlight not working
    • NoteNearside side marker light not working
    • NoteRear antirollbar centre bushes have slight play
  18. Pass140,778 miles (+12,543)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    140,778 miles
    Test number
    817379681091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass128,235 miles (+7,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    128,235 miles
    Test number
    201937760014
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  20. Pass121,184 miles (+6,135)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    121,184 miles
    Test number
    312135789009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass115,049 miles (+5,056)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    115,049 miles
    Test number
    653169178055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass109,993 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    109,993 miles
    Test number
    701641687037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  23. Fail109,993 miles (+13,419)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,993 miles
    Test number
    484274077032
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  24. Pass96,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    96,574 miles
    Test number
    252133186081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y281 BOF

Does Y281 BOF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y281 BOF is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y281 BOF?
The MOT on Y281 BOF is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y281 BOF done?
Y281 BOF was recorded at 194,322 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 4,776 miles a year.
Has Y281 BOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 BOF has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y281 BOF 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 Y281 BOF find?
Y281 BOF passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 3 more.

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