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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,402 cc

Y278 MBFMOT history

Y278 MBF is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 26 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 155,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

Y278 MBF white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
155,313 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 MBF
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
26 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 MBF was last recorded at 155,313 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Oct 2017: 146,390 miles, lower than 147,756 miles on 6 Oct 2016.
  • 21 Oct 2021: 153,461 miles, lower than 153,923 miles on 9 Oct 2020.

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
154,894 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
419 miles
Average per year
4,465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,313 miles
  • 2025 – 154,894 miles
  • 2024 – 154,403 miles
  • 2023 – 153,895 miles
  • 2021 – 153,461 miles
  • 2020 – 153,923 miles
  • 2019 – 151,660 miles
  • 2018 – 150,382 miles
  • 2017 – 146,390 miles
  • 2016 – 147,756 miles
  • 2015 – 146,390 miles
  • 2014 – 145,667 miles
  • 2013 – 136,113 miles
  • 2012 – 126,549 miles
  • 2011 – 115,486 miles
  • 2010 – 104,703 miles
  • 2009 – 94,155 miles
  • 2008 – 83,173 miles
  • 2007 – 68,834 miles
  • 2006 – 66,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,313 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near front subframe at front (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near front subframe at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass155,313 miles (+419)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    155,313 miles
    Test number
    429565482229
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near front subframe at front (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near front subframe at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  2. Pass154,894 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    154,894 miles
    Test number
    420622741657
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail154,894 miles (+491)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,894 miles
    Test number
    657727408129
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass154,403 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    154,403 miles
    Test number
    272860981689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail154,403 miles (+508)1 dangerous15 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,403 miles
    Test number
    499061733817
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorCentral Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass153,895 miles (+88)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    153,895 miles
    Test number
    229733045674
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 on rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Fail153,807 miles (+346)8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,807 miles
    Test number
    693573289057
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass153,461 miles (-462)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    153,461 miles
    Test number
    386815524208
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass153,923 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    153,923 miles
    Test number
    357370642597
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Fail153,923 miles (+2,263)2 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,923 miles
    Test number
    767007023729
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass151,660 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    151,660 miles
    Test number
    840862796848
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryGeneral body corrosion
  12. Fail151,660 miles (+1,278)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,660 miles
    Test number
    766158885125
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both 26" and 24" wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryGeneral body corrosion
  13. Pass150,382 miles (+3,992)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    150,382 miles
    Test number
    908775204244
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  14. Pass146,390 miles (-1,366)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    146,390 miles
    Test number
    877786918933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass147,756 miles (+1,366)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    147,756 miles
    Test number
    334308238286
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass146,390 miles (+723)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    146,390 miles
    Test number
    268055140058
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  17. Pass145,667 miles (+9,554)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    145,667 miles
    Test number
    307343774448
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inside
  18. Pass136,113 miles (+9,564)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    136,113 miles
    Test number
    725079153212
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront silencer box becoming deteriated
  19. Pass126,549 miles (+144)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    126,549 miles
    Test number
    928652782234
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth silencer boxes becoming deteriated
  20. Fail126,405 miles (+10,919)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,405 miles
    Test number
    368566772422
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth silencer boxes becoming deteriated
  21. Pass115,486 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    115,486 miles
    Test number
    269731951274
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre tracked out on outer tread surface
    • NoteOfside front tyre tracked out on inner tread surface
  22. Fail115,486 miles (+10,783)7 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,486 miles
    Test number
    538648541248
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre tracked out on outer tread surface
    • NoteOfside front tyre tracked out on inner tread surface
  23. Pass104,703 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    104,703 miles
    Test number
    961431520292
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  24. Fail104,703 miles (+10,548)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,703 miles
    Test number
    344491620441
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  25. Pass94,155 miles (+236)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    94,155 miles
    Test number
    462659609241
    • NotePropshaft rear mounting bearing worn
  26. Fail93,919 miles (+10,746)9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,919 miles
    Test number
    204061109223
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePropshaft rear mounting bearing worn
  27. Pass83,173 miles (+214)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    83,173 miles
    Test number
    793723318274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  28. Fail82,959 miles (+14,125)1 dangerous10 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,959 miles
    Test number
    520654508241
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  29. Pass68,834 miles (+2,585)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    68,834 miles
    Test number
    161569077048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass66,249 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    66,249 miles
    Test number
    214151106421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail66,236 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,236 miles
    Test number
    810567696062
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about Y278 MBF

Does Y278 MBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y278 MBF is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y278 MBF?
The MOT on Y278 MBF is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y278 MBF done?
Y278 MBF was recorded at 155,313 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 4,465 miles a year.
Has Y278 MBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 MBF has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y278 MBF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 3 Oct 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y278 MBF find?
Y278 MBF passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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