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Ford F150

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 5,400 cc

Y278 BBAMOT history

Y278 BBA is a black petrol Ford F150 first used on 2 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 170,721 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
170,721 km
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,314 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 BBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
F150
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 BBA was last recorded at 170,721 km on 8 Apr 2026, 2,562 km more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Sept 2015: 10,939 km, lower than 109,635 km on 9 Sept 2015.

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
168,159 km · 27 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,562 km
Average per year
5,314 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,721 km
  • 2024 – 168,159 km
  • 2023 – 167,897 km
  • 2022 – 159,586 km
  • 2021 – 148,845 km
  • 2017 – 118,403 km
  • 2016 – 111,653 km
  • 2015 – 10,939 km
  • 2014 – 107,096 km
  • 2011 – 96,679 km
  • 2009 – 82,921 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,721 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,721 km (+2,562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    170,721 km
    Test number
    777849803065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass168,159 km (+262)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    168,159 km
    Test number
    162801087326
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Fail167,897 km (+8,311)2 dangerous12 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,897 km
    Test number
    201552390863
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass159,586 km (+10,741)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    159,586 km
    Test number
    798504599972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass148,845 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    148,845 km
    Test number
    427182790622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass147,594 miles (+11,570)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    147,594 miles
    Test number
    290468974560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass136,024 miles (+5,842)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    136,024 miles
    Test number
    816708653051
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass130,182 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    130,182 miles
    Test number
    309919249651
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail130,180 miles (+11,771)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,180 miles
    Test number
    321318076179
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass118,409 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    118,409 miles
    Test number
    858260845299
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail118,403 km (+6,750)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,403 km
    Test number
    252188711379
    • FailureOffside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass111,653 km (+100,714)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    111,653 km
    Test number
    386665456261
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass10,939 km (-98,696)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    10,939 km
    Test number
    990969596002
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail109,635 km (+2,539)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,635 km
    Test number
    488031447124
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass107,096 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    107,096 km
    Test number
    218834904399
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Fail107,096 km1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,096 km
    Test number
    817854004319
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass100,032 miles (+1,492)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    100,032 miles
    Test number
    399743963429
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  18. Pass98,540 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    98,540 miles
    Test number
    309556462473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass96,679 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    96,679 km
    Test number
    967776051000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail96,679 km (+13,758)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,679 km
    Test number
    299470651010
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass82,921 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    82,921 km
    Test number
    320092579438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Fail82,907 miles (+6,256)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,907 miles
    Test number
    602624859242
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

  23. Pass76,651 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    76,651 miles
    Test number
    390098048443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail76,582 miles (+12,537)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,582 miles
    Test number
    652661328238
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass64,045 miles (+14,015)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    64,045 miles
    Test number
    234646457133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear brake pads low
    • NoteSlight wear on offside front tyre

  26. Pass50,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    50,030 miles
    Test number
    624609716276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y278 BBA

Does Y278 BBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y278 BBA is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y278 BBA?
The MOT on Y278 BBA is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y278 BBA done?
Y278 BBA was recorded at 170,721 km at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 5,314 km a year.
Has Y278 BBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 BBA has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y278 BBA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y278 BBA find?
Y278 BBA passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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