Chevrolet GMC Silverado

White · Diesel · 2003 · 6,600 cc

S23 YELMOT history

S23 YEL is a white diesel Chevrolet GMC Silverado first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 153,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
153,641 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 YEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Chevrolet GMC
Model
Silverado
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
6,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 YEL was last recorded at 153,641 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 13,303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,338 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
13,303 miles
Average per year
5,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,641 miles
  • 2025 – 140,338 miles
  • 2024 – 139,510 miles
  • 2023 – 138,514 miles
  • 2022 – 137,377 miles
  • 2021 – 136,596 miles
  • 2017 – 116,883 miles
  • 2016 – 83,573 miles
  • 2014 – 61,909 miles
  • 2013 – 59,820 miles
  • 2012 – 58,340 miles
  • 2011 – 56,190 miles
  • 2010 – 53,040 miles
  • 2009 – 49,817 miles
  • 2008 – 47,256 miles
  • 2007 – 45,109 miles
  • 2006 – 43,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,641 miles
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded all front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,641 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    153,641 miles
    Test number
    519636016162
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. FailMileage not read2 dangerous9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    548453139521
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass140,338 miles (+828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    140,338 miles
    Test number
    103046304560
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass139,510 miles (+996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    139,510 miles
    Test number
    865367616767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass138,514 miles (+1,137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    138,514 miles
    Test number
    972832458406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass137,377 miles (+781)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    137,377 miles
    Test number
    986889438289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass136,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    136,596 miles
    Test number
    332991420399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    278837259641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. FailMileage not read1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    603627315320
    • DangerousNearside Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) steering idler loose (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass116,883 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    116,883 miles
    Test number
    686679936352
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  11. Fail116,881 miles (+17,254)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,881 miles
    Test number
    382881574808
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  12. Pass99,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    99,627 miles
    Test number
    626393679467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,627 miles (+16,054)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,627 miles
    Test number
    231406403317
    • FailureBattery insecure both (1.9.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  14. Pass83,573 miles (+21,664)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    83,573 miles
    Test number
    773711634296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  15. Pass61,909 miles (+2,089)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    61,909 miles
    Test number
    506499444342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,820 miles (+1,480)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    59,820 miles
    Test number
    469862653357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  17. Pass58,340 miles (+2,150)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    58,340 miles
    Test number
    577275842375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,190 miles (+3,150)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    56,190 miles
    Test number
    497054451335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,040 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    53,040 miles
    Test number
    850261750354
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs pitted

  20. Fail53,038 miles (+3,221)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,038 miles
    Test number
    661241640387
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs pitted

  21. Pass49,817 miles (+2,561)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    49,817 miles
    Test number
    582694819374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,256 miles (+2,147)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    47,256 miles
    Test number
    441742318190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,109 miles (+1,972)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    45,109 miles
    Test number
    913185867048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    43,137 miles
    Test number
    211163706043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 YEL

Does S23 YEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 YEL is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 YEL?
The MOT on S23 YEL is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 YEL done?
S23 YEL was recorded at 153,641 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 5,459 miles a year.
Has S23 YEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 YEL has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S23 YEL 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 S23 YEL find?
S23 YEL passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: power steering component has slight seepage from a component.

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