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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y283 VGFMOT history

Y283 VGF is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 13 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2024 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 166,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2023.

Y283 VGF white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2024
Mileage
166,989 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2023
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y283 VGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y283 VGF was last recorded at 166,989 miles on 7 Nov 2023, 2,576 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,413 miles · 25 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
2,576 miles
Average per year
7,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 166,989 miles
  • 2022 – 164,413 miles
  • 2021 – 163,074 miles
  • 2020 – 158,870 miles
  • 2019 – 153,895 miles
  • 2018 – 148,361 miles
  • 2017 – 142,744 miles
  • 2016 – 137,519 miles
  • 2015 – 131,278 miles
  • 2014 – 127,489 miles
  • 2013 – 121,477 miles
  • 2012 – 114,755 miles
  • 2011 – 98,187 miles
  • 2010 – 79,850 miles
  • 2009 – 67,832 miles
  • 2008 – 53,977 miles
  • 2007 – 35,303 miles
  • 2006 – 26,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,989 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front uneven wear to tyre inner shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,989 miles (+2,576)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    166,989 miles
    Test number
    892871073072
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass164,413 miles (+1,339)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    164,413 miles
    Test number
    788762805539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axel (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass163,074 miles (+4,204)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    163,074 miles
    Test number
    244166695135
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass158,870 miles (+4,975)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    158,870 miles
    Test number
    531277611858
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass153,895 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    153,895 miles
    Test number
    992768348222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail153,895 miles (+5,534)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,895 miles
    Test number
    617017631707
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass148,361 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    148,361 miles
    Test number
    628298970472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail148,270 miles (+5,526)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,270 miles
    Test number
    145489827684
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  9. Pass142,744 miles (+209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    142,744 miles
    Test number
    585559806449
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail142,535 miles (+5,016)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,535 miles
    Test number
    790878037962
    • FailureHeadlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring rear shackle area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass137,519 miles (+189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    137,519 miles
    Test number
    586308220587
    • AdvisoryOffside Front uneven wear to tyre inner shoulder

  12. Fail137,330 miles (+6,052)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,330 miles
    Test number
    712887354131
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded affecting rear spring hanger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded affecting front spring hanger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front uneven wear to tyre inner shoulder

  13. Pass131,278 miles (+72)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    131,278 miles
    Test number
    306829905404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail131,206 miles (+3,717)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,206 miles
    Test number
    997675205237
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass127,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    127,489 miles
    Test number
    919693904240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail127,489 miles (+6,012)4 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,489 miles
    Test number
    609263004291
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCorrosion in o/s/f inner arch outside of prescribed area

  17. Pass121,477 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    121,477 miles
    Test number
    469392113260
    • NoteNumber plate lights dim
    • NoteOffside front brake pipe corroded
    • NoteVehicle underbody corroded

  18. Fail121,477 miles (+6,722)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,477 miles
    Test number
    295781313298
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteNumber plate lights dim
    • NoteOffside front brake pipe corroded
    • NoteVehicle underbody corroded

  19. Pass114,755 miles (+16,568)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    114,755 miles
    Test number
    116558702267
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteNearside front tyre on legal limit
    • NoteNearside rear tyre low

  20. Fail98,187 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,187 miles
    Test number
    457308501283
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  21. Pass98,187 miles (+18,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    98,187 miles
    Test number
    615018901270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  22. Pass79,850 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    79,850 miles
    Test number
    441394100291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail79,847 miles (+12,015)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,847 miles
    Test number
    354703600460
    • FailureFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass67,832 miles (+13,855)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    67,832 miles
    Test number
    784930819227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,977 miles (+18,674)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    53,977 miles
    Test number
    420353298112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,303 miles (+8,431)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,303 miles
    Test number
    243267107206
    • NoteBOTH OFFSIDE TYRES CENTER TREAD CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT
    • NoteSPARE TYRE BLOWN OUT PRESENTER INFORMED

  27. Pass26,872 miles (+2,147)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    26,872 miles
    Test number
    230436006235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass24,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    24,725 miles
    Test number
    542174526024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y283 VGF

Does Y283 VGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y283 VGF expired on 6 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y283 VGF?
The MOT on Y283 VGF expired on 6 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y283 VGF done?
Y283 VGF was recorded at 166,989 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2023, an average of 7,999 miles a year.
Has Y283 VGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y283 VGF has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2019.
Has the mileage on Y283 VGF 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 Y283 VGF find?
Y283 VGF passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 8 more.

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