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Ford Transit

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y256 XFLMOT history

Y256 XFL is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 141,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2025.

Y256 XFL blue Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2026
Mileage
141,362 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 XFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y256 XFL was last recorded at 141,362 miles on 27 Feb 2025, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Aug 2011: 91,076 miles, lower than 166,970 miles on 20 Aug 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
141,330 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
2,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,362 miles
  • 2024 – 139,417 miles
  • 2023 – 135,670 miles
  • 2022 – 133,802 miles
  • 2021 – 131,471 miles
  • 2020 – 129,658 miles
  • 2019 – 128,559 miles
  • 2018 – 126,839 miles
  • 2017 – 123,230 miles
  • 2015 – 116,930 miles
  • 2014 – 112,354 miles
  • 2013 – 106,250 miles
  • 2012 – 97,710 miles
  • 2011 – 91,076 miles
  • 2010 – 166,970 miles
  • 2009 – 145,415 miles
  • 2008 – 140,331 miles
  • 2007 – 136,640 miles
  • 2006 – 117,883 miles
  • 2005 – 99,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,362 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,362 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    141,362 miles
    Test number
    317313517269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail141,330 miles (+1,913)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,330 miles
    Test number
    411588646443
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass139,417 miles (+3,747)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    139,417 miles
    Test number
    234263647913
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass135,670 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    135,670 miles
    Test number
    484842308588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail135,628 miles (+1,826)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,628 miles
    Test number
    275106788862
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass133,802 miles (+2,331)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    133,802 miles
    Test number
    916140125388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,471 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    131,471 miles
    Test number
    912697758709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail131,471 miles (+1,813)2 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,471 miles
    Test number
    612296087601
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass129,658 miles (+1,099)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    129,658 miles
    Test number
    340033337543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass128,559 miles (+1,720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    128,559 miles
    Test number
    588100859480
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass126,839 miles (+3,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    126,839 miles
    Test number
    540467153122
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass123,230 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    123,230 miles
    Test number
    987333748246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

  13. Fail123,203 miles (+6,273)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,203 miles
    Test number
    440318178471
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass116,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    116,930 miles
    Test number
    277365396033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail116,930 miles (+4,576)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,930 miles
    Test number
    610029207623
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg by brake load valve (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass112,354 miles (+6,104)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    112,354 miles
    Test number
    645423034245
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteAdvice under body corrosion

  17. Pass106,250 miles (+8,540)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    106,250 miles
    Test number
    648219423238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass97,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    97,710 miles
    Test number
    516363632216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail97,710 miles (+6,634)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,710 miles
    Test number
    829337222217
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  20. Pass91,076 miles (-75,894)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    91,076 miles
    Test number
    318511921289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteWindscreen slightly marked by wiper

  21. Pass166,970 miles (+4)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    166,970 miles
    Test number
    361772930460
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOSF brake pads worn very low.
    • NoteOSF wheel bearing feels slightly rough, and has very slight play (early stages of failure)

  22. Fail166,966 miles (+21,551)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,966 miles
    Test number
    623058920294
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOSF brake pads worn very low.
    • NoteOSF wheel bearing feels slightly rough, and has very slight play (early stages of failure)

  23. Pass145,415 miles (+5,084)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    145,415 miles
    Test number
    620199329201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass140,331 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    140,331 miles
    Test number
    773866228292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail140,315 miles (+3,675)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,315 miles
    Test number
    232084228205
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Pass136,640 miles (+18,757)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    136,640 miles
    Test number
    313982227236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass117,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    117,883 miles
    Test number
    453673626297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail117,883 miles (+18,187)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,883 miles
    Test number
    852773226264
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  29. Fail99,696 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,696 miles
    Test number
    423876105439
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  30. Pass99,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    99,696 miles
    Test number
    514856205383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y256 XFL

Does Y256 XFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y256 XFL expired on 26 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y256 XFL?
The MOT on Y256 XFL expired on 26 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y256 XFL done?
Y256 XFL was recorded at 141,362 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2025, an average of 2,157 miles a year.
Has Y256 XFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 XFL has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y256 XFL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y256 XFL find?
Y256 XFL passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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