
Ford Transit
White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,402 cc
Y278 GAFMOT history
Y278 GAF is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 28 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 205,658 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 205,658 mi
- At MOT on 4 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 27
- 16 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 3,891 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y278 GAF
- 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
- 28 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Oct 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y278 GAF was last recorded at 205,658 miles on 4 Oct 2022, 195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 205,463 miles · 29 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 195 miles
- Average per year
- 3,891 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 205,658 miles
- 2021 – 194,735 miles
- 2020 – 187,834 miles
- 2019 – 169,779 miles
- 2017 – 169,421 miles
- 2016 – 167,286 miles
- 2015 – 164,966 miles
- 2014 – 163,852 miles
- 2013 – 162,185 miles
- 2012 – 159,647 miles
- 2011 – 157,934 miles
- 2009 – 155,630 miles
- 2008 – 154,088 miles
- 2007 – 152,840 miles
- 2006 – 148,404 miles
- 2005 – 139,351 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryUnder body and brake pipes coated in sealant
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Oil leak
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014
Full MOT history
27 tests since 19 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass205,658 miles (+195)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 205,658 miles
- Test number
- 851469319554
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body and brake pipes coated in sealant
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail205,463 miles (+10,728)2 dangerous6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,463 miles
- Test number
- 859844680329
- DangerousOffside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousProp shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis legs both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Complete sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Complete sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass194,735 miles (+5)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 194,735 miles
- Test number
- 638771870386
- AdvisoryCorrosion spots on wheel arches
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderbody general corrossion
Fail194,730 miles (+6,896)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,730 miles
- Test number
- 755140262912
- MajorFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both sides inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By the probshaft front mount on shaccis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody general corrossion
Pass187,834 miles (+339)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 187,834 miles
- Test number
- 734963129219
- AdvisoryCentral Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front engine oil leak
- AdvisoryCentral Front hand brake cable Gide corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre nail in tread
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner only 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front outer wing corroded and tap on wing
- AdvisoryN/s/o/s front inner wing wheel arch reaped and corroded
- AdvisoryN/s/o/s front mud flaps loose
- AdvisoryN/s/o/s front outer sills reaped and welded
- AdvisoryTow main brake pipes behind fuel tank cannot check for corrosion
Fail187,495 miles (+17,716)14 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,495 miles
- Test number
- 907773939545
- MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged main pipes clip broken (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure caching inner wheel tyre (1.1.15 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable insecure caching inner wheel tyre (1.1.15 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front engine oil leak
- AdvisoryCentral Front hand brake cable Gide corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre nail in tread
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner only 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front outer wing corroded and tap on wing
- AdvisoryN/s/o/s front inner wing wheel arch reaped and corroded
- AdvisoryN/s/o/s front mud flaps loose
- AdvisoryN/s/o/s front outer sills reaped and welded
- AdvisoryTow main brake pipes behind fuel tank cannot check for corrosion
Pass169,779 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 169,779 miles
- Test number
- 795927835454
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis behind cab next to fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing suspension top heavy corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner tyre has nail in tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing chassis next to bumper next to sub frame welded and heavy under seal
- AdvisoryOffside Front outer wing has tap on outer edge of wing cover ring small hole
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryN/s/o/sinner and outer sills welded and reaped
Fail169,779 miles (+358)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,779 miles
- Test number
- 901252805408
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing outer chassis next to sub frame and front bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis behind cab next to fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing suspension top heavy corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner tyre has nail in tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front outer wing has tap on outer edge of wing cover ring small hole
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryN/s/o/sinner and outer sills welded and reaped
Pass169,421 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 169,421 miles
- Test number
- 338620865915
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryOffside front chassis corroding
- AdvisoryRear bumpstops missing
Fail169,414 miles (+2,128)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,414 miles
- Test number
- 773241852557
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rear wheels fouling handbrake cables (4.1.D.2)
- FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre crossmember (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryOffside front chassis corroding
- AdvisoryRear bumpstops missing
Pass167,286 miles (+7)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 167,286 miles
- Test number
- 648824690137
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Fail167,279 miles (+2,313)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,279 miles
- Test number
- 839583894191
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Pass164,966 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 164,966 miles
- Test number
- 208776195120
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOffside rear bumpstop missing
Fail164,961 miles (+1,109)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,961 miles
- Test number
- 669296995182
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOffside rear bumpstop missing
Pass163,852 miles1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 163,852 miles
- Test number
- 735163704253
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front lower,inner door step sills corroded
- NoteN/s/f chassis leg corroded in n/s/f wheel arch
- NoteO/s/f wing corroded
- NoteOil leak from rear diff
- NoteSlight oil leak fron n/s/r halfshaft seal
Fail163,852 miles (+1,667)2 failures1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,852 miles
- Test number
- 157682804269
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front lower,inner door step sills corroded
- NoteN/s/f chassis leg corroded in n/s/f wheel arch
- NoteO/s/f wing corroded
- NoteOil leak from rear diff
- NoteSlight oil leak fron n/s/r halfshaft seal
Pass162,185 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 162,185 miles
- Test number
- 466234513194
- NoteN/s/f and o/s/f lower inner sill - non-structural panels corroded
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight handbrake travel
- NoteSlight wear rear anti-roll bar saddle bushes
Fail162,183 miles (+2,536)4 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,183 miles
- Test number
- 979794013148
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s/f and o/s/f lower inner sill - non-structural panels corroded
- NoteO/s/r inner tyre partially deflated/uneven wear
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight handbrake travel
- NoteSlight wear rear anti-roll bar saddle bushes
Pass159,647 miles (+1,713)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 159,647 miles
- Test number
- 796805392061
- NoteO/s/r outer tyre tread on limit
- NoteSlight handbrake travel
- NoteSlight wear read anti-roll bar saddle bushes
Pass157,934 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 157,934 miles
- Test number
- 169654291434
- NoteO/s/r outer tyre tread getting low
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear anti-roll bar saddle bushes worn
Fail157,934 miles (+2,304)4 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,934 miles
- Test number
- 129834391055
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteO/s/r outer tyre tread getting low
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear anti-roll bar saddle bushes worn
Pass155,630 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 155,630 miles
- Test number
- 434641489230
- NoteSlight handbrake travel
Fail155,630 miles (+1,542)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,630 miles
- Test number
- 623021889230
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSlight handbrake travel
Pass154,088 miles (+1,248)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 154,088 miles
- Test number
- 574627988204
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight travel handbrake
Pass152,840 miles (+4,436)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 152,840 miles
- Test number
- 363327277231
- AdvisoryCentre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass148,404 miles (+9,053)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 148,404 miles
- Test number
- 542902276238
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass139,351 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 139,351 miles
- Test number
- 743212565247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y278 GAF
- Does Y278 GAF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y278 GAF expired on 3 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y278 GAF?
- The MOT on Y278 GAF expired on 3 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y278 GAF done?
- Y278 GAF was recorded at 205,658 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2022, an average of 3,891 miles a year.
- Has Y278 GAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y278 GAF has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y278 GAF 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 GAF find?
- Y278 GAF passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2022 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive, and 4 more.
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