
Ford Transit
White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,402 cc
Y253 VBPMOT history
Y253 VBP is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 9 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 153,900 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 153,900 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 16 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,031 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y253 VBP
- 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
- 9 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y253 VBP was last recorded at 153,900 miles on 27 Jun 2024, 1,850 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 Dec 2009: 96,484 miles, lower than 97,447 miles on 6 Oct 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 152,050 miles · 30 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,850 miles
- Average per year
- 4,031 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 153,900 miles
- 2023 – 152,050 miles
- 2022 – 147,928 miles
- 2021 – 140,333 miles
- 2020 – 138,230 miles
- 2018 – 133,633 miles
- 2017 – 129,409 miles
- 2016 – 125,277 miles
- 2015 – 121,395 miles
- 2014 – 116,487 miles
- 2013 – 110,066 miles
- 2012 – 104,439 miles
- 2010 – 101,840 miles
- 2009 – 96,484 miles
- 2008 – 97,447 miles
- 2007 – 92,077 miles
- 2006 – 80,886 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBody rusted
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.
Fuel tank slightly loose front strap corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Oil leaking excessively from engine
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,900 miles (+1,850)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 153,900 miles
- Test number
- 971982399241
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBody rusted
Pass152,050 miles (+4,122)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 152,050 miles
- Test number
- 644981298915
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,928 miles (+914)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 147,928 miles
- Test number
- 341197077007
- AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose front strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail147,014 miles (+6,681)12 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,014 miles
- Test number
- 941085139266
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre seal near fuel filler (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced fuel tank mounting point (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose front strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass140,333 miles (+25)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 140,333 miles
- Test number
- 736124362996
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail140,308 miles (+2,078)8 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,308 miles
- Test number
- 308950169322
- MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass138,230 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 138,230 miles
- Test number
- 581600136367
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail138,230 miles (+4,597)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,230 miles
- Test number
- 547832590858
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass133,633 miles (+30)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 133,633 miles
- Test number
- 128181287251
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner seal corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens broken
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp broken
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner seal corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail133,603 miles (+4,194)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,603 miles
- Test number
- 848092640485
- DangerousNearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner seal corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens broken
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp broken
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner seal corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass129,409 miles (+4,132)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 129,409 miles
- Test number
- 175311935180
- AdvisoryBoth sills corroded
Pass125,277 miles21 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 125,277 miles
- Test number
- 973637494817
- AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion sill inner and outer non prescribed area (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/front (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/front (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded and o/s/front (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn to inner and outer edges
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and o/s/rear outer between leaf spring mounts (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer tyre cut to sidewall no cords exposed
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play and o/s/rear slight end play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear and o/s/rear rear (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear side loading door unable to enter
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion sill non prescribed area (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn to inner and outer edges
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough and slightly noisey (2.2.D.1)
Fail125,277 miles (+3,882)8 failures21 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,277 miles
- Test number
- 892990319549
- FailureNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and o/s/front (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and o/s/rear front mounts (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion sill inner and outer non prescribed area (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/front (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/front (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded and o/s/front (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn to inner and outer edges
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and o/s/rear outer between leaf spring mounts (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer tyre cut to sidewall no cords exposed
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play and o/s/rear slight end play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear and o/s/rear rear (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear side loading door unable to enter
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion sill non prescribed area (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn to inner and outer edges
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough and slightly noisey (2.2.D.1)
Pass121,395 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 121,395 miles
- Test number
- 856918570043
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth steering arms have slight play
- AdvisoryO/s/f inner wing corroded
Fail121,390 miles (+4,903)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,390 miles
- Test number
- 177260468568
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth steering arms have slight play
- AdvisoryO/s/f inner wing corroded
Pass116,487 miles (+7)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 116,487 miles
- Test number
- 107926294266
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail116,480 miles (+6,414)5 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,480 miles
- Test number
- 429005294265
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass110,066 miles (+7)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2014
- Odometer
- 110,066 miles
- Test number
- 869051343144
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnable to open side and rear doors
Fail110,059 miles (+5,620)10 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,059 miles
- Test number
- 159009523101
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnable to open side and rear doors
Pass104,439 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 104,439 miles
- Test number
- 695362312098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,439 miles (+2,599)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,439 miles
- Test number
- 436392612013
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass101,840 miles (+5,356)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 101,840 miles
- Test number
- 452475940347
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNearside mirror glass broken
Pass96,484 miles (-963)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 96,484 miles
- Test number
- 974278639360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,447 miles (+5,370)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,447 miles
- Test number
- 112430088263
- FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass92,077 miles (+11,191)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 92,077 miles
- Test number
- 333126187178
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteFront no. plate cracked
Pass80,886 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2007
- Odometer
- 80,886 miles
- Test number
- 292857136139
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteOil leak
Questions about Y253 VBP
- Does Y253 VBP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y253 VBP expired on 26 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y253 VBP?
- The MOT on Y253 VBP expired on 26 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y253 VBP done?
- Y253 VBP was recorded at 153,900 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2024, an average of 4,031 miles a year.
- Has Y253 VBP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y253 VBP has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y253 VBP ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Dec 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y253 VBP find?
- Y253 VBP passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2024 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 3 more.
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