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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y238 KDFMOT history

Y238 KDF is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2021 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 166,832 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2021.

Y238 KDF white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2021
Mileage
166,832 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2021
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,267 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y238 KDF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2021
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y238 KDF was last recorded at 166,832 miles on 2 Nov 2021, 5,476 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,356 miles · 20 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
5,476 miles
Average per year
6,267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 166,832 miles
  • 2020 – 161,356 miles
  • 2019 – 156,284 miles
  • 2018 – 151,380 miles
  • 2017 – 145,851 miles
  • 2016 – 136,921 miles
  • 2015 – 122,132 miles
  • 2014 – 107,718 miles
  • 2013 – 99,889 miles
  • 2012 – 91,448 miles
  • 2011 – 82,831 miles
  • 2010 – 75,839 miles
  • 2009 – 71,369 miles
  • 2008 – 69,165 miles
  • 2006 – 68,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail166,832 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Central Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Central Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail166,832 miles (+5,476)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,832 miles
    Test number
    129848346331
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass161,356 miles (+5,072)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    161,356 miles
    Test number
    902021304865
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wings - both N/S and O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat moves but not excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass156,284 miles (+4,904)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    156,284 miles
    Test number
    663540567156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass151,380 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    151,380 miles
    Test number
    324818528483
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail151,380 miles (+5,529)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,380 miles
    Test number
    914954114440
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front to rear outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front to rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass145,851 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    145,851 miles
    Test number
    626723648422
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail145,851 miles (+8,930)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,851 miles
    Test number
    503107436151
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal - inner (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass136,921 miles (+14,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    136,921 miles
    Test number
    759023776604
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass122,132 miles (+14,414)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    122,132 miles
    Test number
    614117795593
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass107,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    107,718 miles
    Test number
    178217504135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail107,718 miles (+7,829)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,718 miles
    Test number
    557069294025
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass99,889 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    99,889 miles
    Test number
    538976303190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,883 miles (+8,435)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,883 miles
    Test number
    705648493004
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass91,448 miles (+8,617)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    91,448 miles
    Test number
    358503002156
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracks on outer wall

  15. Pass82,831 miles (+6,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    82,831 miles
    Test number
    238227091006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass75,839 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    75,839 miles
    Test number
    173506100180
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail75,839 miles (+4,470)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,839 miles
    Test number
    862956700106
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass71,369 miles (+2,204)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    71,369 miles
    Test number
    584106109154
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn to limit on edges

  19. Pass69,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    69,165 miles
    Test number
    522518808113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,151 miles (+156)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,151 miles
    Test number
    811058608142
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChassis number ground off
    • NoteSlight play in o/s front wheel bearing

  21. Pass68,995 miles (+840)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    68,995 miles
    Test number
    482175596160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    68,155 miles
    Test number
    303824636078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y238 KDF

Does Y238 KDF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y238 KDF expired on 23 Oct 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y238 KDF?
The MOT on Y238 KDF expired on 23 Oct 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y238 KDF done?
Y238 KDF was recorded at 166,832 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2021, an average of 6,267 miles a year.
Has Y238 KDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y238 KDF has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y238 KDF 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 KDF find?
Y238 KDF failed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2021 with 5 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front inner steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside rear integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting, and 3 more.

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