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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,402 cc

Y278 XRNMOT history

Y278 XRN is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 3 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 123,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2024.

Y278 XRN white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2025
Mileage
123,656 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 XRN
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
3 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 XRN was last recorded at 123,656 miles on 7 Jul 2024, 13,454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,202 miles · 15 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
13,454 miles
Average per year
4,372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 123,656 miles
  • 2023 – 110,202 miles
  • 2022 – 103,612 miles
  • 2021 – 101,634 miles
  • 2020 – 98,027 miles
  • 2019 – 94,833 miles
  • 2018 – 92,433 miles
  • 2017 – 88,473 miles
  • 2016 – 83,466 miles
  • 2015 – 79,037 miles
  • 2014 – 76,301 miles
  • 2013 – 74,081 miles
  • 2012 – 71,375 miles
  • 2011 – 68,596 miles
  • 2010 – 64,420 miles
  • 2009 – 59,790 miles
  • 2008 – 55,968 miles
  • 2007 – 49,591 miles
  • 2006 – 44,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,656 miles
  • AdvisoryFULL UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE LIGHT CORROSION ALL STEEL BRAKE PIPES LIGHT CORROSION
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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.

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower part of screen cracked.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face of disc pitted and corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on windscreen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass123,656 miles (+13,454)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    123,656 miles
    Test number
    599176157998
    • AdvisoryFULL UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE LIGHT CORROSION ALL STEEL BRAKE PIPES LIGHT CORROSION
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass110,202 miles (+6,590)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    110,202 miles
    Test number
    269249245522
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full under side of vehicle light corrosion under sealed all steel brake pipes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF/OSF
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,612 miles (+1,978)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    103,612 miles
    Test number
    105917713091
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass101,634 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    101,634 miles
    Test number
    283994912748
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower part of screen cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face of disc pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail101,634 miles (+3,607)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,634 miles
    Test number
    814325012651
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated split and excessively deteriorated. (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing panel holed and corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing panel holed and corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panels above chassis rail and within area of suspension holed and corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel below step holed and corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower part of screen cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face of disc pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass98,027 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    98,027 miles
    Test number
    528449699055
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail98,025 miles (+3,192)10 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,025 miles
    Test number
    607580680859
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing panel has a ragged hole. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside 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 wing panel extensively corroded from front to under drivers floor . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear corner of step panel holed and weakened. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle brake pipe corroded, (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass94,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    94,833 miles
    Test number
    412834441780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail94,833 miles (+2,400)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,833 miles
    Test number
    530120313707
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed and weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass92,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    92,433 miles
    Test number
    170494083150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail92,433 miles (+3,960)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,433 miles
    Test number
    101855656182
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Fuel tank insecure fuel tank supporting strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing holed and sharp edged (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass88,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    88,473 miles
    Test number
    155745118898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,473 miles (+5,007)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,473 miles
    Test number
    405602443923
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wing (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Step to pick/up body (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass83,466 miles (+4,429)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    83,466 miles
    Test number
    722701818325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,037 miles (+2,736)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    79,037 miles
    Test number
    148564285175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,301 miles (+2,220)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,301 miles
    Test number
    349527674175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,081 miles (+2,706)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,081 miles
    Test number
    196139873128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,375 miles (+2,779)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    71,375 miles
    Test number
    226765582449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,596 miles (+4,176)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    68,596 miles
    Test number
    439968751178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,420 miles (+4,630)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    64,420 miles
    Test number
    564152650121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,790 miles (+3,822)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    59,790 miles
    Test number
    502933859167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,968 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,968 miles
    Test number
    374107578114
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

  23. Pass55,968 miles (+6,377)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    55,968 miles
    Test number
    382807978109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,591 miles (+4,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    49,591 miles
    Test number
    830509967191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass44,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    44,854 miles
    Test number
    430021886165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail44,854 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,854 miles
    Test number
    771160586108
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about Y278 XRN

Does Y278 XRN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y278 XRN expired on 14 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y278 XRN?
The MOT on Y278 XRN expired on 14 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y278 XRN done?
Y278 XRN was recorded at 123,656 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2024, an average of 4,372 miles a year.
Has Y278 XRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 XRN has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on Y278 XRN 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 XRN find?
Y278 XRN passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2024 with 3 advisories: full under side of vehicle light corrosion all steel brake pipes light corrosion; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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