
Ford Transit
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,998 cc
Y272 VKLMOT history
Y272 VKL is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 17 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 163,512 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 163,512 mi
- At MOT on 21 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 28
- 17 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 7,546 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y272 VKL
- 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
- 17 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y272 VKL was last recorded at 163,512 miles on 21 Feb 2023, 18,410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 145,102 miles · 25 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 18,410 miles
- Average per year
- 7,546 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 163,512 miles
- 2022 – 145,102 miles
- 2020 – 123,119 miles
- 2018 – 118,263 miles
- 2017 – 113,455 miles
- 2016 – 108,486 miles
- 2015 – 105,262 miles
- 2014 – 103,891 miles
- 2013 – 98,927 miles
- 2012 – 94,276 miles
- 2011 – 86,738 miles
- 2010 – 80,668 miles
- 2009 – 65,393 miles
- 2008 – 52,651 miles
- 2007 – 47,717 miles
- 2006 – 39,887 miles
- 2005 – 31,471 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear corner of bumper slightly loose
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
28 tests since 23 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,512 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 163,512 miles
- Test number
- 520917128287
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear corner of bumper slightly loose
Fail163,512 miles (+18,410)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,512 miles
- Test number
- 243172355075
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear corner of bumper slightly loose
Pass145,102 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 145,102 miles
- Test number
- 351849880985
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,089 miles (+21,970)10 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,089 miles
- Test number
- 818229524267
- MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass123,119 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 123,119 miles
- Test number
- 303644170952
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail123,119 miles (+32)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,119 miles
- Test number
- 661614092838
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail123,087 miles (+4,824)9 major1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,087 miles
- Test number
- 278676219329
- MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass118,263 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 118,263 miles
- Test number
- 464510267700
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail118,262 miles (+4,807)6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,262 miles
- Test number
- 148509367548
- MajorCentral Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength all areas marked with chalk to be welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger area [front of spring] (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass113,455 miles (+4,969)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 113,455 miles
- Test number
- 616402312166
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass108,486 miles (+3,224)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 108,486 miles
- Test number
- 786713060132
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded offside front metal (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills and offside under sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both sides front (2.4.C.1b)
Pass105,262 miles (+23)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 105,262 miles
- Test number
- 427725628043
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both sides front metal (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear metal (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
Fail105,239 miles (+1,348)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,239 miles
- Test number
- 182810002354
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/70/15 104/102 (4.1.E.1)
- FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside sill (5.2.6)
- FailureSuspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureSuspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both sides front metal (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear metal (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/70/15 104/102 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
Pass103,891 miles (+4,964)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 103,891 miles
- Test number
- 808132604309
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside front door damaged
- NoteRear sills badly corroded (not prescribed area)
Pass98,927 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 98,927 miles
- Test number
- 845228093250
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Fail98,927 miles (+4,651)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,927 miles
- Test number
- 788558993280
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass94,276 miles (+7,538)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 94,276 miles
- Test number
- 358407602346
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail86,738 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,738 miles
- Test number
- 219601211366
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass86,738 miles (+6,070)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 86,738 miles
- Test number
- 397541211386
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass80,668 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 80,668 miles
- Test number
- 592324240331
- NoteFront screen cracked nearside top
Fail80,668 miles (+15,275)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,668 miles
- Test number
- 812454940320
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteFront screen cracked nearside top
Pass65,393 miles (+153)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 65,393 miles
- Test number
- 784845439381
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail65,240 miles (+12,589)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,240 miles
- Test number
- 514002339388
- FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass52,651 miles (+4,934)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 52,651 miles
- Test number
- 720215888296
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass47,717 miles (+7,830)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 47,717 miles
- Test number
- 933286497250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,887 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 39,887 miles
- Test number
- 582467796297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,887 miles (+8,416)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,887 miles
- Test number
- 784017796287
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Pass31,471 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 31,471 miles
- Test number
- 330135135222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y272 VKL
- Does Y272 VKL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y272 VKL expired on 24 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y272 VKL?
- The MOT on Y272 VKL expired on 24 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y272 VKL done?
- Y272 VKL was recorded at 163,512 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2023, an average of 7,546 miles a year.
- Has Y272 VKL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y272 VKL has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y272 VKL 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 Y272 VKL find?
- Y272 VKL passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edge; offside rear corner of bumper slightly loose.
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