Ford logo

Ford Transit

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,198 cc

Y15 RCYMOT history

Y15 RCY is a black diesel Ford Transit first used on 3 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 244,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

Y15 RCY black Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
244,321 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
15,612 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for Y15 RCY in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
Y15 RCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
3 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y15 RCY was last recorded at 244,321 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 8,809 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
235,512 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,809 miles
Average per year
15,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 244,321 miles
  • 2025 – 235,512 miles
  • 2024 – 223,857 miles
  • 2022 – 205,046 miles
  • 2021 – 183,757 miles
  • 2020 – 158,500 miles
  • 2019 – 144,787 miles
  • 2018 – 132,810 miles
  • 2017 – 113,781 miles
  • 2016 – 96,575 miles
  • 2015 – 78,007 miles
  • 2014 – 55,004 miles
  • 2013 – 43,044 miles
  • 2012 – 32,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass244,321 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass244,321 miles (+8,809)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    244,321 miles
    Test number
    620406843010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass235,512 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    235,512 miles
    Test number
    576710950006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail235,512 miles (+11,655)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,512 miles
    Test number
    444266402543
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass223,857 miles (+88)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    223,857 miles
    Test number
    234090656085
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both under sills and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail223,769 miles (+18,723)10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,769 miles
    Test number
    168130816011
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Leaf spring fractured both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass205,046 miles (+21,289)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    205,046 miles
    Test number
    943458211616
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront (outer sills corroded)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass183,757 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    183,757 miles
    Test number
    715841152677
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges(both sides) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & central (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail183,757 miles (+25,257)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,757 miles
    Test number
    697230014521
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges(both sides) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & central (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass158,500 miles (+13,713)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    158,500 miles
    Test number
    149165534806
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass144,787 miles (+11,977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    144,787 miles
    Test number
    487862150069
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass132,810 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    132,810 miles
    Test number
    811871052135
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail132,810 miles (+19,029)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,810 miles
    Test number
    596879032122
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass113,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    113,781 miles
    Test number
    448174560243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail113,781 miles (+17,206)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,781 miles
    Test number
    660519794629
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass96,575 miles (+18,568)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    96,575 miles
    Test number
    786319941691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,007 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    78,007 miles
    Test number
    771739862354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner jionts

  17. Fail78,004 miles (+23,000)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,004 miles
    Test number
    408108001284
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner jionts

  18. Pass55,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    55,004 miles
    Test number
    156397834358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,004 miles (+5,616)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,004 miles
    Test number
    585647434378
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass49,388 miles (+6,344)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    49,388 miles
    Test number
    857307104191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,044 miles (+10,901)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    43,044 miles
    Test number
    649259313228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    32,143 miles
    Test number
    426636512272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y15 RCY

Does Y15 RCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y15 RCY is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y15 RCY?
The MOT on Y15 RCY is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y15 RCY done?
Y15 RCY was recorded at 244,321 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 15,612 miles a year.
Has Y15 RCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y15 RCY has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y15 RCY 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 Y15 RCY find?
Y15 RCY passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut ball joint has slight play; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front macpherson strut ball joint has slight play.

Related registrations

Browse all Y15R registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.