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Ford Transit

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,402 cc

Y278 FYBMOT history

Y278 FYB is a silver diesel Ford Transit first used on 14 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 31,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

Y278 FYB silver Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
31,478 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
995 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 FYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 FYB was last recorded at 31,478 miles on 1 May 2026, 815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,663 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
815 miles
Average per year
995 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,478 miles
  • 2025 – 30,663 miles
  • 2024 – 29,296 miles
  • 2023 – 28,355 miles
  • 2022 – 27,450 miles
  • 2021 – 26,966 miles
  • 2020 – 26,485 miles
  • 2019 – 25,705 miles
  • 2018 – 25,416 miles
  • 2017 – 24,921 miles
  • 2016 – 23,885 miles
  • 2015 – 23,422 miles
  • 2014 – 22,565 miles
  • 2013 – 20,898 miles
  • 2012 – 19,127 miles
  • 2011 – 18,113 miles
  • 2010 – 17,743 miles
  • 2009 – 16,243 miles
  • 2008 – 14,923 miles
  • 2007 – 13,568 miles
  • 2006 – 11,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,478 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,478 miles (+815)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    31,478 miles
    Test number
    268709702647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass30,663 miles (+1,367)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2026
    Odometer
    30,663 miles
    Test number
    844294449932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass29,296 miles (+941)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    29,296 miles
    Test number
    490252989268
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Pass28,355 miles (+905)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    28,355 miles
    Test number
    636227020473
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has slight damage

  5. Pass27,450 miles (+484)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    27,450 miles
    Test number
    450185728789
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChassis slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront subframe slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes slight corrosion

  6. Pass26,966 miles (+481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    26,966 miles
    Test number
    215545784759
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Pass26,485 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    26,485 miles
    Test number
    687979079521
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail26,485 miles (+780)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,485 miles
    Test number
    327368469958
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass25,705 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    25,705 miles
    Test number
    355811292891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail25,663 miles (+247)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,663 miles
    Test number
    208622319096
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Wheel Arch Close To Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass25,416 miles (+495)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    25,416 miles
    Test number
    457673271378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass24,921 miles (+1,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    24,921 miles
    Test number
    157509154469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  13. Pass23,885 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    23,885 miles
    Test number
    989771027622
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inside edge.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail23,885 miles (+463)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,885 miles
    Test number
    987850234925
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inside edge.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass23,422 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    23,422 miles
    Test number
    178524515101
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteOffside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

  16. Fail23,422 miles (+857)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,422 miles
    Test number
    205437705162
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteOffside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

  17. Pass22,565 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    22,565 miles
    Test number
    327327604143
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail22,551 miles (+1,653)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,551 miles
    Test number
    235322904499
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass20,898 miles (+1,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    20,898 miles
    Test number
    218373103136
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass19,127 miles (+1,014)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    19,127 miles
    Test number
    147643402155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,113 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    18,113 miles
    Test number
    899995391080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,743 miles (+1,500)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    17,743 miles
    Test number
    982052600176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass16,243 miles (+1,320)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    16,243 miles
    Test number
    443490319166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • Note1/wiperblades poor

  24. Pass14,923 miles (+1,355)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    14,923 miles
    Test number
    201564298027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • Note1/wiperblades noisey

  25. Pass13,568 miles (+2,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    13,568 miles
    Test number
    603068407103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass11,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    11,546 miles
    Test number
    593569506134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y278 FYB

Does Y278 FYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y278 FYB is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y278 FYB?
The MOT on Y278 FYB is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y278 FYB done?
Y278 FYB was recorded at 31,478 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 995 miles a year.
Has Y278 FYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 FYB has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2020.
Has the mileage on Y278 FYB 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 Y278 FYB find?
Y278 FYB passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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