
Ford Transit
Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 2,402 cc
Y238 HVXMOT history
Y238 HVX is a grey diesel Ford Transit first used on 12 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2024 and it has passed 14 of 28 MOT tests, with 342,107 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 May 2024
- Mileage
- 342,107 mi
- At MOT on 2 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 28
- 14 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 9,039 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y238 HVX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,402 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 12 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 2 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y238 HVX was last recorded at 342,107 miles on 2 May 2023, 1,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 341,001 miles · 9 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,106 miles
- Average per year
- 9,039 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 342,107 miles
- 2022 – 341,001 miles
- 2018 – 339,343 miles
- 2016 – 320,894 miles
- 2015 – 297,014 miles
- 2014 – 290,439 miles
- 2013 – 282,771 miles
- 2012 – 264,087 miles
- 2011 – 250,987 miles
- 2010 – 233,103 miles
- 2009 – 219,390 miles
- 2008 – 216,135 miles
- 2007 – 210,350 miles
- 2006 – 189,520 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle undersealed
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2015
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
28 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass342,107 miles (+1,106)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2024
- Odometer
- 342,107 miles
- Test number
- 669931912813
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle undersealed
Pass341,001 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 341,001 miles
- Test number
- 709307433194
- AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside and offside sills slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside front inner arch slightly corroded
Fail341,001 miles (+1,658)1 repaired10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 341,001 miles
- Test number
- 124183795831
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside and offside sills slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside front inner arch slightly corroded
Pass339,343 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 339,343 miles
- Test number
- 904863301521
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail339,310 miles (+18,416)3 dangerous16 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 339,310 miles
- Test number
- 544545483235
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired INCOMPLETE (1.1.17 (a))
- MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired SEIZED (1.1.17 (a))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Position lamp not working MARKER (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass320,894 miles (+542)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 320,894 miles
- Test number
- 114171267886
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail320,352 miles (+23,338)10 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 320,352 miles
- Test number
- 575314277746
- FailureCentral Statutory seat belt missing passenger seat (5.1.1)
- FailureDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute nearside and offside (1.4.A.2g)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp loose and leaking (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp come on when side lights are turned on, unable to turn off (1.3.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes with indicator (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed behind lamps (1.9.2c)
- FailureRear Electrical wiring insecure behind lamps (1.9.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass297,014 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 297,014 miles
- Test number
- 673245650095
- AdvisoryFront Corrosion to inner wings, non load bearing.
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOil and coolant leaks
Fail297,014 miles (+74)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 297,014 miles
- Test number
- 748646300790
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Corrosion to inner wings, non load bearing.
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOil and coolant leaks
Fail296,940 miles (+6,501)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 296,940 miles
- Test number
- 960420419449
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront disc corroded on inner
- AdvisoryNearside Front rackend slight play in it
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass290,439 miles (+8)1 advisory9 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 290,439 miles
- Test number
- 437363254481
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBad engine oil leak
- NoteBoth front brake discs worn
- NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes splitting
- NoteBoth rear anti roll bar d and link bushes worn
- NoteFront exhaust silencer deteriorated
- NoteHorn poor
- NoteKnock from steering rack o/s steering rack end worn
- NoteO/s front inner wing holed and corroded not perscribed area
- NoteSlight inter action n/s rear light unit
Fail290,431 miles (+7,660)9 failures2 advisories13 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 290,431 miles
- Test number
- 586100654391
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBad engine oil leak
- NoteBoth front brake discs worn
- NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes splitting
- NoteBoth rear anti roll bar d and link bushes worn
- NoteFront exhaust silencer deteriorated
- NoteHorn poor
- NoteKnock from steering rack o/s steering rack end worn
- NoteN/s front top marker light inop
- NoteO/s front inner wing holed and corroded not perscribed area
- NoteO/s handbrake cable fouling wheel
- NoteO/s rear hub damp
- NoteRear centre prop shaft mounting worn out
- NoteSlight inter action n/s rear light unit
Pass282,771 miles (+3,216)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 282,771 miles
- Test number
- 467861753416
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail279,555 miles (+15,468)5 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 279,555 miles
- Test number
- 777866023242
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass264,087 miles (+54)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 264,087 miles
- Test number
- 347366382112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail264,033 miles (+13,046)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 264,033 miles
- Test number
- 459304882135
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass250,987 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 250,987 miles
- Test number
- 335879171123
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail250,986 miles (+460)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 250,986 miles
- Test number
- 998249471197
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Fail250,526 miles (+17,423)3 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 250,526 miles
- Test number
- 919162671129
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass233,103 miles (+13,713)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 233,103 miles
- Test number
- 794696460166
- AdvisoryFront Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- NoteFront bumper insecure
- NoteOil leak
Pass219,390 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 219,390 miles
- Test number
- 662197379127
- NoteSlight oil leak o/s rear back plate
Fail219,390 miles (+3,255)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 219,390 miles
- Test number
- 201027479462
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteSlight oil leak o/s rear back plate
Pass216,135 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 216,135 miles
- Test number
- 360154158173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail216,135 miles (+5,785)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,135 miles
- Test number
- 350344758115
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass210,350 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 210,350 miles
- Test number
- 802905887168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail210,343 miles (+20,823)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,343 miles
- Test number
- 222404887111
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass189,520 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 189,520 miles
- Test number
- 691622376134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail189,517 miles1 dangerous8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,517 miles
- Test number
- 714445166138
- DangerousRear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- FailureFront Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)
- FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Questions about Y238 HVX
- Does Y238 HVX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y238 HVX expired on 1 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y238 HVX?
- The MOT on Y238 HVX expired on 1 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y238 HVX done?
- Y238 HVX was recorded at 342,107 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2023, an average of 9,039 miles a year.
- Has Y238 HVX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y238 HVX has failed 14 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y238 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 Y238 HVX find?
- Y238 HVX passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; under vehicle undersealed.
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