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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,496 cc

Y274 VDAMOT history

Y274 VDA is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 6 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 67,791 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

Y274 VDA white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
67,791 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y274 VDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y274 VDA was last recorded at 67,791 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,776 miles · 24 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
1,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,791 miles
  • 2025 – 67,088 miles
  • 2024 – 66,666 miles
  • 2023 – 66,615 miles
  • 2022 – 65,558 miles
  • 2021 – 65,336 miles
  • 2020 – 65,162 miles
  • 2019 – 59,518 miles
  • 2018 – 53,493 miles
  • 2016 – 53,369 miles
  • 2015 – 53,045 miles
  • 2014 – 52,684 miles
  • 2013 – 52,174 miles
  • 2012 – 51,427 miles
  • 2011 – 50,670 miles
  • 2010 – 49,763 miles
  • 2009 – 48,988 miles
  • 2008 – 48,610 miles
  • 2007 – 48,076 miles
  • 2006 – 47,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,791 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass67,791 miles (+15)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    67,791 miles
    Test number
    699230241484
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail67,776 miles (+688)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,776 miles
    Test number
    477736742052
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorProp shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated Supporting bush (rearmost) (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass67,088 miles (+30)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    67,088 miles
    Test number
    366131755500
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail67,058 miles (+392)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,058 miles
    Test number
    101657111926
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass66,666 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    66,666 miles
    Test number
    658954805468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,615 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    66,615 miles
    Test number
    517704590415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,558 miles (+222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,558 miles
    Test number
    717578398430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass65,336 miles (+174)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,336 miles
    Test number
    246957443473
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ennir edg (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  9. Pass65,162 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    65,162 miles
    Test number
    737636448143
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Fail65,162 miles (+5,644)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,162 miles
    Test number
    119984284572
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass59,518 miles (+6,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,518 miles
    Test number
    258124975997
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass53,493 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    53,493 miles
    Test number
    769453928906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,369 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    53,369 miles
    Test number
    809377188560
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail53,364 miles (+319)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,364 miles
    Test number
    736210409743
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner +outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring hanger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner + outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring hanger (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass53,045 miles (+361)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    53,045 miles
    Test number
    716778475165
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass52,684 miles (+510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    52,684 miles
    Test number
    235641384439
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail52,174 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,174 miles
    Test number
    246985863195
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Pass52,174 miles (+747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    52,174 miles
    Test number
    525655963109
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Pass51,427 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    51,427 miles
    Test number
    837206032168
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail51,427 miles (+757)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,427 miles
    Test number
    297825332492
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass50,670 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    50,670 miles
    Test number
    118204261164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  22. Fail50,667 miles (+904)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,667 miles
    Test number
    536611661191
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  23. Pass49,763 miles (+775)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    49,763 miles
    Test number
    474012560153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,988 miles
    Test number
    753111469184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail48,988 miles (+378)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,988 miles
    Test number
    152800169127
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  26. Pass48,610 miles (+534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    48,610 miles
    Test number
    751123668177
    • 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)

  27. Pass48,076 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    48,076 miles
    Test number
    992453067171
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail48,076 miles (+644)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,076 miles
    Test number
    864829857133
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass47,432 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    47,432 miles
    Test number
    272662116241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y274 VDA

Does Y274 VDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y274 VDA is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y274 VDA?
The MOT on Y274 VDA is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y274 VDA done?
Y274 VDA was recorded at 67,791 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 1,033 miles a year.
Has Y274 VDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y274 VDA has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y274 VDA 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 Y274 VDA find?
Y274 VDA passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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