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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,402 cc

Y291 GCHMOT history

Y291 GCH is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 131,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2024.

Y291 GCH white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2025
Mileage
131,071 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2024
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y291 GCH
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
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y291 GCH was last recorded at 131,071 miles on 5 Nov 2024, 4,155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Apr 2009: 34,303 miles, lower than 73,097 miles on 12 Mar 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
126,916 miles · 6 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
4,155 miles
Average per year
4,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 131,071 miles
  • 2023 – 126,916 miles
  • 2022 – 121,790 miles
  • 2021 – 114,772 miles
  • 2020 – 108,364 miles
  • 2019 – 98,169 miles
  • 2018 – 94,585 miles
  • 2017 – 90,979 miles
  • 2016 – 85,353 miles
  • 2015 – 79,934 miles
  • 2014 – 75,382 miles
  • 2013 – 69,895 miles
  • 2012 – 59,130 miles
  • 2011 – 45,585 miles
  • 2010 – 35,314 miles
  • 2009 – 34,303 miles
  • 2008 – 73,097 miles
  • 2007 – 58,744 miles
  • 2006 – 47,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,071 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral body corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,071 miles (+4,155)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    131,071 miles
    Test number
    331392895838
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral body corrosion
  2. Pass126,916 miles (+5,126)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    126,916 miles
    Test number
    947904861532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral body corrosion
  3. Pass121,790 miles (+7,018)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    121,790 miles
    Test number
    935351189794
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side step corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner wheel arch to floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side step corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner wheel arch to floor corroded
  4. Pass114,772 miles (+6,408)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    114,772 miles
    Test number
    435044890487
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion across chassis
  5. Pass108,364 miles (+10,195)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    108,364 miles
    Test number
    892746672001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,169 miles (+3,584)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,169 miles
    Test number
    847437961908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,585 miles (+3,606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    94,585 miles
    Test number
    768350151710
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
  8. Pass90,979 miles (+5,626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    90,979 miles
    Test number
    143846472975
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  9. Pass85,353 miles (+5,419)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    85,353 miles
    Test number
    875140370777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,934 miles (+4,552)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    79,934 miles
    Test number
    897804605188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,382 miles (+5,487)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,382 miles
    Test number
    519750304103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,895 miles (+10,765)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    69,895 miles
    Test number
    436580703172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,130 miles (+13,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    59,130 miles
    Test number
    629324392079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass45,585 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    45,585 miles
    Test number
    317505391055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Fail45,585 miles (+10,271)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,585 miles
    Test number
    437285391051
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass35,314 miles (+1,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,314 miles
    Test number
    541668980058
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass34,303 miles (-38,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    34,303 miles
    Test number
    113472099424
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass73,097 miles (+14,353)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    73,097 miles
    Test number
    673992978068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,744 miles (+10,970)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    58,744 miles
    Test number
    102134977068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    47,774 miles
    Test number
    924604576069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y291 GCH

Does Y291 GCH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y291 GCH expired on 5 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y291 GCH?
The MOT on Y291 GCH expired on 5 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y291 GCH done?
Y291 GCH was recorded at 131,071 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2024, an average of 4,468 miles a year.
Has Y291 GCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y291 GCH has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2011.
Has the mileage on Y291 GCH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y291 GCH find?
Y291 GCH passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2024 with 7 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, and 4 more.

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