
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
Pass181,289 miles (+313)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 181,289 miles
- Test number
- 499628429065
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass160,247 miles (+2,550)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 160,247 miles
- Test number
- 348666483002
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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)
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)
Pass121,184 miles (+6,135)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 121,184 miles
- Test number
- 312135789009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,049 miles (+5,056)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 115,049 miles
- Test number
- 653169178055
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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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