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Ford Transit

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,402 cc

Y259 DTOMOT history

Y259 DTO is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 27 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 146,238 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.

Y259 DTO blue Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2025
Mileage
146,238 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y259 DTO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y259 DTO was last recorded at 146,238 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 5,004 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,234 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,004 miles
Average per year
5,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,238 miles
  • 2024 – 141,234 miles
  • 2023 – 132,977 miles
  • 2022 – 129,398 miles
  • 2021 – 126,758 miles
  • 2020 – 123,381 miles
  • 2019 – 122,207 miles
  • 2018 – 119,449 miles
  • 2017 – 117,376 miles
  • 2016 – 113,644 miles
  • 2015 – 112,136 miles
  • 2013 – 84,656 miles
  • 2011 – 67,114 miles
  • 2006 – 44,559 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail146,238 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded From compensator (1.1.11 (c))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail146,238 miles (+5,004)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,238 miles
    Test number
    553063011662
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded From compensator (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass141,234 miles (+8,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    141,234 miles
    Test number
    403121073870
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass132,977 miles (+3,579)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    132,977 miles
    Test number
    253895524290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,398 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    129,398 miles
    Test number
    238116386620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail129,341 miles (+2,583)16 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,341 miles
    Test number
    529684339359
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass126,758 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,758 miles
    Test number
    654029218348
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower inner doorstep

  7. Fail126,751 miles (+3,370)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,751 miles
    Test number
    835540027693
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s o/s front lower door step corroded but not within prescribed area

  8. Pass123,381 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    123,381 miles
    Test number
    741350602792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail123,379 miles (+1,172)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,379 miles
    Test number
    594757093234
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  10. Pass122,207 miles (+2,758)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    122,207 miles
    Test number
    101158627968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass119,449 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    119,449 miles
    Test number
    298057179837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail119,443 miles (+2,067)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,443 miles
    Test number
    397757466662
    • MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass117,376 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    117,376 miles
    Test number
    579438853684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail117,372 miles (+3,728)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,372 miles
    Test number
    455395879315
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass113,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    113,644 miles
    Test number
    975326539588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail113,644 miles (+1,508)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,644 miles
    Test number
    719605718316
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass112,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    112,136 miles
    Test number
    310941852081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail112,136 miles (+27,480)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,136 miles
    Test number
    250665052445
    • FailureCentre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective first row (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release last row (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective second row (5.2.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass84,656 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    84,656 miles
    Test number
    867209223081
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail84,656 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,656 miles
    Test number
    797849423094
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass202,844 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    202,844 km
    Test number
    915016422064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass67,114 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    67,114 miles
    Test number
    567137021068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  23. Fail67,107 miles (+22,548)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,107 miles
    Test number
    919417121007
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  24. Pass44,559 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    44,559 miles
    Test number
    183168436107
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNo reserve travel on handbrake..

Questions about Y259 DTO

Does Y259 DTO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y259 DTO expired on 24 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y259 DTO?
The MOT on Y259 DTO expired on 24 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y259 DTO done?
Y259 DTO was recorded at 146,238 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 5,252 miles a year.
Has Y259 DTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y259 DTO has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y259 DTO 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 Y259 DTO find?
Y259 DTO failed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; offside front coil spring fractured or broken; offside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 7 more.

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