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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,402 cc

Y273 LELMOT history

Y273 LEL is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 24 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 369,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2025.

Y273 LEL white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2026
Mileage
369,440 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
14,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y273 LEL
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
24 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y273 LEL was last recorded at 369,440 miles on 9 Jan 2025, 9,623 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jan 2023: 221,500 miles, lower than 221,521 miles on 11 Jan 2022.

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
359,817 miles · 10 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
9,623 miles
Average per year
14,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 369,440 miles
  • 2024 – 359,817 miles
  • 2023 – 221,500 miles
  • 2022 – 221,521 miles
  • 2021 – 221,223 miles
  • 2019 – 219,384 miles
  • 2018 – 209,376 miles
  • 2017 – 201,083 miles
  • 2016 – 198,348 miles
  • 2015 – 190,881 miles
  • 2014 – 173,203 miles
  • 2013 – 168,163 miles
  • 2012 – 167,547 miles
  • 2011 – 161,143 miles
  • 2010 – 157,815 miles
  • 2009 – 147,692 miles
  • 2008 – 130,037 miles
  • 2007 – 121,370 miles
  • 2006 – 107,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass369,440 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear from after the fuel tank

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass369,440 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    369,440 miles
    Test number
    691378779647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail369,440 miles (+9,623)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    369,440 miles
    Test number
    954176274083
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass359,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    359,817 miles
    Test number
    741469310937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail359,817 miles (+138,317)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    359,817 miles
    Test number
    980263681061
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass221,500 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    221,500 miles
    Test number
    307678196524
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear from after the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail221,500 miles (-21)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,500 miles
    Test number
    743551175552
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working check fuse and stop switch. (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Near subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side needs adjusting (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear from after the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass221,521 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    221,521 miles
    Test number
    913825135124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail221,499 miles (+276)15 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,499 miles
    Test number
    552113964884
    • MajorBrake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass221,223 miles (+1,839)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    221,223 miles
    Test number
    838334255830
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass219,384 miles (+10,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    219,384 miles
    Test number
    622958535575
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underneath of vehicle

  11. Pass209,376 miles (+8,293)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    209,376 miles
    Test number
    139701313446
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  12. Pass201,083 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    201,083 miles
    Test number
    834709564862
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear top marker light lens missing
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail201,070 miles (+2,722)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,070 miles
    Test number
    681031302923
    • FailureFuel tank insecure tank strap rotten (7.2.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear top marker light lens missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner tyre flat
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass198,348 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    198,348 miles
    Test number
    689980447126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryMiddle seat belt buckle casing missing

  15. Fail198,348 miles (+7,467)11 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,348 miles
    Test number
    508911588551
    • FailureFuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryMiddle seat belt buckle casing missing

  16. Pass190,881 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    190,881 miles
    Test number
    144313436308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail190,881 miles (+17,678)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,881 miles
    Test number
    300639140347
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass173,203 miles (+5,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    173,203 miles
    Test number
    837275774103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass168,163 miles (+616)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    168,163 miles
    Test number
    368499623109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass167,547 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    167,547 miles
    Test number
    345924122161
    • NoteBottom rear corners of cab corroding
    • NoteExhaust outter cover corroded and hanging down

  21. Fail167,547 miles (+6,404)3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,547 miles
    Test number
    545154722144
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • NoteBottom rear corners of cab corroding
    • NoteExhaust outter cover corroded and hanging down

  22. Pass161,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    161,143 miles
    Test number
    328949821109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail161,143 miles (+3,328)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,143 miles
    Test number
    307535921146
    • FailureNearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  24. Pass157,815 miles (+2)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    157,815 miles
    Test number
    912673930132
    • NoteCenter seat belt bracket
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteProp mount
    • NoteRear leaf spring bushes

  25. Fail157,813 miles (+10,121)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,813 miles
    Test number
    270052830133
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCenter seat belt bracket
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteProp mount
    • NoteRear leaf spring bushes

  26. Pass147,692 miles1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    147,692 miles
    Test number
    350203939169
    • Dangerous****extensive oil leak****
    • NoteHandbrake travel
    • NoteNoisy diff

  27. Fail147,690 miles (+17,653)1 dangerous3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,690 miles
    Test number
    631853839152
    • Dangerous****extensive oil leak****
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHandbrake travel
    • NoteNoisy diff

  28. Pass130,037 miles (+8,667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    130,037 miles
    Test number
    884945138150
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass121,370 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    121,370 miles
    Test number
    273988737189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail121,358 miles (+14,162)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,358 miles
    Test number
    962627937191
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  31. Pass107,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    107,196 miles
    Test number
    814125836196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y273 LEL

Does Y273 LEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y273 LEL expired on 10 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y273 LEL?
The MOT on Y273 LEL expired on 10 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y273 LEL done?
Y273 LEL was recorded at 369,440 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2025, an average of 14,057 miles a year.
Has Y273 LEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y273 LEL has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y273 LEL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jan 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y273 LEL find?
Y273 LEL passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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