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Ford Transit

Yellow · Diesel · 2001 · 2,402 cc

Y298 CLJMOT history

Y298 CLJ is a yellow diesel Ford Transit first used on 25 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 295,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

Y298 CLJ yellow Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
295,804 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y298 CLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y298 CLJ was last recorded at 295,804 miles on 13 May 2026, 5,143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
290,661 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 295,804 miles
  • 2025 – 290,661 miles
  • 2024 – 288,191 miles
  • 2023 – 282,809 miles
  • 2022 – 278,033 miles
  • 2021 – 274,462 miles
  • 2020 – 265,629 miles
  • 2019 – 256,930 miles
  • 2016 – 468,361 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass295,804 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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 Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel mount ns/os

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass295,804 miles (+5,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    295,804 miles
    Test number
    234983409820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass290,661 miles (+2,470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    290,661 miles
    Test number
    466016427763
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass288,191 miles (+5,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    288,191 miles
    Test number
    339761421828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass282,809 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    282,809 miles
    Test number
    489229119485
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail282,809 miles (+4,776)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    282,809 miles
    Test number
    345246729215
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass278,033 miles (+3,571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    278,033 miles
    Test number
    922334435409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass274,462 miles (+25)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    274,462 miles
    Test number
    536760920712
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel mount ns/os (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail274,437 miles (+8,808)7 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    274,437 miles
    Test number
    532403639548
    • MajorCentral Inner Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel mount ns/os (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass265,629 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    265,629 miles
    Test number
    255170660116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail265,629 miles (+8,699)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,629 miles
    Test number
    156519780811
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass256,930 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    256,930 miles
    Test number
    739505985964
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail256,905 miles2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,905 miles
    Test number
    145471416791
    • MajorCentral Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass473,908 km (+2,579)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    473,908 km
    Test number
    987311900174
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper corner damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing Front and rear

  14. Pass471,329 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    471,329 km
    Test number
    966688735668
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail471,329 km3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    471,329 km
    Test number
    466652541391
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cords exposed (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass468,361 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    468,361 miles
    Test number
    540071841963
    • AdvisoryBoth front and centre propshaft bearings worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and on 2mm in centre 3/4 of tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre wall has cracks appearing

  17. Fail468,574 km (+2,663)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    468,574 km
    Test number
    846658964943
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth front and centre propshaft bearings worn
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and on 2mm in centre 3/4 of tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre wall has cracks appearing

  18. Pass465,911 km (+391,996)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    465,911 km
    Test number
    152379074936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

  19. Pass73,915 km (+19)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    73,915 km
    Test number
    468602844479
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteN/s front tyre bald on inner edge
    • NoteN/s front tyre cut on inner wall
    • NoteO/s front tyre bald on inner edge

  20. Fail73,896 km (+1,200)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,896 km
    Test number
    505557434383
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteN/s front tyre bald on inner edge
    • NoteN/s front tyre cut on inner wall
    • NoteO/s front tyre bald on inner edge

  21. Pass72,696 km (+67)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    72,696 km
    Test number
    465275993240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail72,629 km (+1,233)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,629 km
    Test number
    398761593203
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass71,396 km (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    71,396 km
    Test number
    495144022360
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Fail71,359 km (+3,075)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,359 km
    Test number
    899300522365
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass68,284 km (+6,422)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    68,284 km
    Test number
    147218941227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail61,862 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,862 km
    Test number
    702503740291
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass61,862 km (+5,679)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    61,862 km
    Test number
    731503840241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass56,183 km (+6,093)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    56,183 km
    Test number
    492615949276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass50,090 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    50,090 km
    Test number
    540886328299
    • NoteN/s top side light not working

  30. Fail50,090 km (+4,204)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,090 km
    Test number
    743026328292
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (6.1.2)
    • NoteN/s top side light not working

  31. Pass45,886 km (+4,832)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    45,886 km
    Test number
    212433357280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass41,054 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    41,054 km
    Test number
    881246076084
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Questions about Y298 CLJ

Does Y298 CLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y298 CLJ is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y298 CLJ?
The MOT on Y298 CLJ is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y298 CLJ done?
Y298 CLJ was recorded at 295,804 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026.
Has Y298 CLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y298 CLJ has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2023.
Has the mileage on Y298 CLJ 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 Y298 CLJ find?
Y298 CLJ passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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