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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,402 cc

Y232 FARMOT history

Y232 FAR is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 1 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Feb 2024 and it has passed 8 of 16 MOT tests, with 132,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2023.

Y232 FAR white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Feb 2024
Mileage
132,526 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2023
MOT tests
16
8 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,056 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y232 FAR
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
1 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y232 FAR was last recorded at 132,526 miles on 1 Mar 2023, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,513 miles · 15 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
8,056 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 132,526 miles
  • 2022 – 132,441 miles
  • 2021 – 128,395 miles
  • 2020 – 125,313 miles
  • 2019 – 116,121 miles
  • 2018 – 102,164 miles
  • 2017 – 90,121 miles
  • 2016 – 80,440 miles
  • 2015 – 72,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,526 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired (1.1.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat base hight adjustment linkage rivets very wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,526 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    132,526 miles
    Test number
    243876323190
    • AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired (1.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat base hight adjustment linkage rivets very worn

  2. Fail132,513 miles (+72)2 dangerous7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,513 miles
    Test number
    375479406757
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength vehicle body corroded within 30cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength vehicle body corroded within 30cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired (1.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat base hight adjustment linkage rivets very worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from engine
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryRepairs to inner sill not continuously seam welded

  3. Fail132,441 miles (+4,046)22 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,441 miles
    Test number
    322708959997
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded On bulk head behind fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass128,395 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    128,395 miles
    Test number
    485331457853
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll chassis have rusted arears not considered excessive at time of test
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner wings showing signs of rust
    • AdvisoryBoth outer/inner sills showing signs of rust
    • AdvisoryRear cross member rusting not considered excessive at time of test

  5. Fail128,395 miles (+3,082)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,395 miles
    Test number
    787997730423
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll chassis have rusted arears not considered excessive at time of test
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner wings showing signs of rust
    • AdvisoryBoth outer/inner sills showing signs of rust
    • AdvisoryRear cross member rusting not considered excessive at time of test

  6. Pass125,313 miles (+73)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    125,313 miles
    Test number
    699255259842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail125,240 miles (+9,119)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,240 miles
    Test number
    454944507895
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass116,121 miles (+168)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    116,121 miles
    Test number
    278235076549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail115,953 miles (+13,789)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,953 miles
    Test number
    519471075528
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass102,164 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    102,164 miles
    Test number
    590799934007
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail102,164 miles (+12,043)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,164 miles
    Test number
    519383659694
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass90,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    90,121 miles
    Test number
    939144676722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail90,121 miles (+9,681)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,121 miles
    Test number
    575357623478
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven Offside slow (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly offside slow (3.7.B.4)

  14. Pass80,440 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,440 miles
    Test number
    804002909503
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail80,424 miles (+8,069)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,424 miles
    Test number
    772156372008
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass72,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,355 miles
    Test number
    621341948631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y232 FAR

Does Y232 FAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y232 FAR expired on 29 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y232 FAR?
The MOT on Y232 FAR expired on 29 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y232 FAR done?
Y232 FAR was recorded at 132,526 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2023, an average of 8,056 miles a year.
Has Y232 FAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y232 FAR has failed 8 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y232 FAR 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 Y232 FAR find?
Y232 FAR passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: brake servo damaged but function not impaired; offside front drivers seat base hight adjustment linkage rivets very worn.

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