
Ford Transit
Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,402 cc
Y231 HVXMOT history
Y231 HVX is a red diesel Ford Transit first used on 11 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 251,773 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 251,773 mi
- At MOT on 25 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,836 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y231 HVX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,402 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 11 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y231 HVX was last recorded at 251,773 miles on 25 Sept 2025, 6,627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 245,146 miles · 19 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,627 miles
- Average per year
- 4,836 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 251,773 miles
- 2024 – 245,146 miles
- 2023 – 244,257 miles
- 2022 – 241,742 miles
- 2021 – 239,577 miles
- 2020 – 235,641 miles
- 2019 – 231,602 miles
- 2018 – 228,592 miles
- 2017 – 225,828 miles
- 2016 – 220,204 miles
- 2015 – 216,423 miles
- 2014 – 212,662 miles
- 2013 – 209,070 miles
- 2011 – 197,833 miles
- 2010 – 182,739 miles
- 2009 – 169,711 miles
- 2006 – 158,655 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2023
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 24 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass251,773 miles (+6,627)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 251,773 miles
- Test number
- 749659602428
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass245,146 miles (+889)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 245,146 miles
- Test number
- 942741694459
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass244,257 miles (+2,515)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 244,257 miles
- Test number
- 312437412971
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass241,742 miles (+2,165)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 241,742 miles
- Test number
- 598074472178
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [rear] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass239,577 miles (+39)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 239,577 miles
- Test number
- 311842192458
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail239,538 miles (+3,897)6 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 239,538 miles
- Test number
- 436200493672
- MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass235,641 miles (+4,039)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 235,641 miles
- Test number
- 938563369448
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass231,602 miles (+33)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 231,602 miles
- Test number
- 352700821774
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail231,569 miles (+2,977)12 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 231,569 miles
- Test number
- 384276982993
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working when hazrads on (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working when hazards on (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working when hazards on (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass228,592 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 228,592 miles
- Test number
- 341166788220
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail228,592 miles (+2,764)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 228,592 miles
- Test number
- 889879490855
- Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass225,828 miles (+30)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 225,828 miles
- Test number
- 773292157740
- AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside outer sill
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail225,798 miles (+5,594)6 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 225,798 miles
- Test number
- 457843368329
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureSpeedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
- AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside outer sill
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass220,204 miles (+3,781)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 220,204 miles
- Test number
- 491767690058
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass216,423 miles (+3,761)9 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 216,423 miles
- Test number
- 269713515287
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteN s rear brake reading low
Pass212,662 miles (+57)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 212,662 miles
- Test number
- 336028724494
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail212,605 miles (+3,535)8 failures1 repaired4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,605 miles
- Test number
- 735070624239
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteLoud knock from steering rack
Pass209,070 miles (+1)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 209,070 miles
- Test number
- 679852423219
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
Fail209,069 miles (+11,236)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,069 miles
- Test number
- 849141923287
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
Pass197,833 miles (+2,679)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 197,833 miles
- Test number
- 237970491288
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass195,154 miles (+12,415)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 195,154 miles
- Test number
- 467489501262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass182,739 miles (+13,028)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 182,739 miles
- Test number
- 443244200243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass169,711 miles (+11,056)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 169,711 miles
- Test number
- 733184199122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,655 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 158,655 miles
- Test number
- 223885976163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y231 HVX
- Does Y231 HVX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y231 HVX expired on 3 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y231 HVX?
- The MOT on Y231 HVX expired on 3 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y231 HVX done?
- Y231 HVX was recorded at 251,773 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2025, an average of 4,836 miles a year.
- Has Y231 HVX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y231 HVX has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2021.
- Has the mileage on Y231 HVX 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 Y231 HVX find?
- Y231 HVX passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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