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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,402 cc

Y281 TLBMOT history

Y281 TLB is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 9 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 111,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2022.

Y281 TLB white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2023
Mileage
111,429 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2022
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,430 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 TLB
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
9 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2023
Latest MOT test
10 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 TLB was last recorded at 111,429 miles on 10 May 2022, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,421 miles · 9 May 2022
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,430 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 111,429 miles
  • 2019 – 109,513 miles
  • 2018 – 108,573 miles
  • 2017 – 105,259 miles
  • 2016 – 97,432 miles
  • 2015 – 91,049 miles
  • 2014 – 84,964 miles
  • 2013 – 79,091 miles
  • 2012 – 73,537 miles
  • 2011 – 67,581 miles
  • 2010 – 62,783 miles
  • 2009 – 57,227 miles
  • 2008 – 51,309 miles
  • 2007 – 46,098 miles
  • 2006 – 39,956 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,429 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,429 miles (+8)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    111,429 miles
    Test number
    907329703264
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail111,421 miles (+1,908)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,421 miles
    Test number
    351082834705
    • MajorNearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,513 miles (+940)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,513 miles
    Test number
    571210449489
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass108,573 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    108,573 miles
    Test number
    641507668339
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  5. Fail108,573 miles (+3,314)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,573 miles
    Test number
    451432627947
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Lower Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  6. Pass105,259 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    105,259 miles
    Test number
    700898064378
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  7. Fail105,227 miles (+7,795)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,227 miles
    Test number
    901296709090
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureCentral All position lamps excessively damaged so they are not visible from a reasonable distance O/S (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureCentral All position lamps not working N/S (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear All position lamps excessively damaged so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  8. Pass97,432 miles (+6,383)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    97,432 miles
    Test number
    123518314512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,049 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    91,049 miles
    Test number
    709060275077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,032 miles (+6,068)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,032 miles
    Test number
    457279065065
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  11. Pass84,964 miles (+5,873)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    84,964 miles
    Test number
    628237574048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,091 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    79,091 miles
    Test number
    469181073043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Fail79,081 miles (+5,544)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,081 miles
    Test number
    179271373422
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Pass73,537 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    73,537 miles
    Test number
    258062302110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Fail73,534 miles (+5,953)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,534 miles
    Test number
    636282602179
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass67,581 miles (+4,798)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    67,581 miles
    Test number
    706665731009
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/S/R WHEEL HUB OIL SEAL LEAKING
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass62,783 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    62,783 miles
    Test number
    193869160461
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Fail62,783 miles (+5,556)3 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,783 miles
    Test number
    513939860019
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Fail57,227 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,227 miles
    Test number
    474749879025
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass57,227 miles (+5,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    57,227 miles
    Test number
    844639479055
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass51,309 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    51,309 miles
    Test number
    943120488098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,306 miles (+5,208)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,306 miles
    Test number
    462039378080
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  23. Pass46,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    46,098 miles
    Test number
    251990487041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail46,098 miles (+6,142)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,098 miles
    Test number
    561040987071
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass39,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    39,956 miles
    Test number
    911151386027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y281 TLB

Does Y281 TLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y281 TLB expired on 9 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y281 TLB?
The MOT on Y281 TLB expired on 9 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y281 TLB done?
Y281 TLB was recorded at 111,429 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2022, an average of 4,430 miles a year.
Has Y281 TLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 TLB has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2022.
Has the mileage on Y281 TLB 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 Y281 TLB find?
Y281 TLB passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2022 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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