Ford Transit
Yellow · Diesel · 2000 · 2,402 cc
X231 BDFMOT history
X231 BDF is a yellow diesel Ford Transit first used on 8 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 83,807 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 83,807 mi
- At MOT on 12 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,792 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X231 BDF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,402 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 8 Nov 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
X231 BDF was last recorded at 83,807 miles on 12 Apr 2024, 101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Mar 2009: 57,000 miles, lower than 59,236 miles on 19 Feb 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 83,706 miles · 2 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 101 miles
- Average per year
- 1,792 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 83,807 miles
- 2023 – 82,070 miles
- 2022 – 80,395 miles
- 2021 – 78,630 miles
- 2020 – 76,985 miles
- 2019 – 75,240 miles
- 2018 – 73,220 miles
- 2017 – 71,191 miles
- 2016 – 69,268 miles
- 2015 – 67,558 miles
- 2014 – 65,776 miles
- 2013 – 63,936 miles
- 2012 – 62,427 miles
- 2011 – 60,670 miles
- 2010 – 58,877 miles
- 2009 – 57,000 miles
- 2008 – 59,236 miles
- 2007 – 52,998 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass83,807 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 engine
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front wing holed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear cross member corroded on ends
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Both front wing corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 18 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,807 miles (+101)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 83,807 miles
- Test number
- 573788919656
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,706 miles (+1,636)4 major3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,706 miles
- Test number
- 252687851262
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ner to cross member engine mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass82,070 miles (+39)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 82,070 miles
- Test number
- 779855915246
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing holed
Fail82,031 miles (+1,636)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,031 miles
- Test number
- 213016383551
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall severely damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing holed
Pass80,395 miles (+1,765)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 80,395 miles
- Test number
- 753802527078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,630 miles (+22)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 78,630 miles
- Test number
- 722198352836
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail78,608 miles (+1,623)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,608 miles
- Test number
- 888437009539
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose excessively corroded pump to steering pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass76,985 miles (+22)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 76,985 miles
- Test number
- 651428870373
- AdvisoryRear cross member corroded on ends
Fail76,963 miles (+1,723)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,963 miles
- Test number
- 709117830884
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation slow on application and release (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear cross member corroded on ends
Pass75,240 miles (+5)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 75,240 miles
- Test number
- 852528960719
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front wing corroded
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play Marked (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail75,235 miles (+2,015)6 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,235 miles
- Test number
- 623737602664
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (marked) (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front wing corroded
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play Marked (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass73,220 miles (+2,029)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 73,220 miles
- Test number
- 997665735698
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion Under body (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass71,191 miles (+1,923)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 71,191 miles
- Test number
- 443100407041
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)
Pass69,268 miles (+1,710)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 69,268 miles
- Test number
- 318355962026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,558 miles (+1,782)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 67,558 miles
- Test number
- 397013385030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,776 miles (+12)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 65,776 miles
- Test number
- 125854684061
- NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
Fail65,764 miles (+1,828)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,764 miles
- Test number
- 676353984009
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
Pass63,936 miles (+1,509)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 63,936 miles
- Test number
- 107276183083
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteProp shaft centre bearing/bush worn.
Pass62,427 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 62,427 miles
- Test number
- 147810192030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,392 miles (+1,722)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,392 miles
- Test number
- 468991682061
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass60,670 miles (+1,793)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 60,670 miles
- Test number
- 179343881486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,877 miles (+1,877)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 58,877 miles
- Test number
- 250058580001
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass57,000 miles (-2,236)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 57,000 miles
- Test number
- 484727379054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,236 miles (+6,238)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 59,236 miles
- Test number
- 804620458070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,998 miles (+77)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 52,998 miles
- Test number
- 820813727093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,921 miles5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,921 miles
- Test number
- 831348417092
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about X231 BDF
- Does X231 BDF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X231 BDF expired on 11 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X231 BDF?
- The MOT on X231 BDF expired on 11 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X231 BDF done?
- X231 BDF was recorded at 83,807 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2024, an average of 1,792 miles a year.
- Has X231 BDF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X231 BDF has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on X231 BDF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X231 BDF find?
- X231 BDF passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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