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Ford Transit

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,496 cc

Y31 CESMOT history

Y31 CES is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 28 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 151,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

Y31 CES blue Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
151,064 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y31 CES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y31 CES was last recorded at 151,064 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Feb 2023: 151,064 miles, lower than 151,070 miles on 14 Jan 2022.
  • 5 Feb 2024: 151,064 miles, lower than 151,073 miles on 24 Feb 2023.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
151,064 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,064 miles
  • 2025 – 151,064 miles
  • 2024 – 151,064 miles
  • 2023 – 151,073 miles
  • 2022 – 151,070 miles
  • 2021 – 150,856 miles
  • 2020 – 148,018 miles
  • 2019 – 144,609 miles
  • 2018 – 141,939 miles
  • 2017 – 139,099 miles
  • 2015 – 133,538 miles
  • 2014 – 126,248 miles
  • 2013 – 122,268 miles
  • 2012 – 117,261 miles
  • 2011 – 111,547 miles
  • 2010 – 106,426 miles
  • 2009 – 101,220 miles
  • 2008 – 97,446 miles
  • 2007 – 91,834 miles
  • 2006 – 84,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,064 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake load valve

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,064 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    151,064 miles
    Test number
    358627131903
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass151,064 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    151,064 miles
    Test number
    995660101421
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake load valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail151,064 miles5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,064 miles
    Test number
    626698678080
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake load valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass151,064 miles (-9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    151,064 miles
    Test number
    775209845238
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass151,073 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    151,073 miles
    Test number
    693067242371
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail151,064 miles (-6)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,064 miles
    Test number
    571169012738
    • DangerousProp shaft likely to become detached bolt missing front of prop shaft (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn center bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass151,070 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    151,070 miles
    Test number
    731453118023
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail151,064 miles (+208)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,064 miles
    Test number
    554944945670
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass150,856 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    150,856 miles
    Test number
    288529895765
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail150,850 miles (+2,832)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,850 miles
    Test number
    698608094947
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar fractured snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSuspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cross member marked with yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWheel bearing rough when rotated both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass148,018 miles (+3,409)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    148,018 miles
    Test number
    581887430891
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass144,609 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    144,609 miles
    Test number
    545084562834
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail144,597 miles (+2,658)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,597 miles
    Test number
    373003592983
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing stud and nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass141,939 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    141,939 miles
    Test number
    442891806222
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  15. Fail141,917 miles (+2,818)11 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,917 miles
    Test number
    961974246080
    • FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor near handbrake cable mounts (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor near spring hanger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from steering rack

  16. Pass139,099 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    139,099 miles
    Test number
    251530788504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail139,093 miles (+5,555)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,093 miles
    Test number
    433125369013
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass133,538 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    133,538 miles
    Test number
    655518015268
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail133,532 miles (+7,284)12 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,532 miles
    Test number
    717900815268
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass126,248 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    126,248 miles
    Test number
    645799644002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail126,197 miles (+3,929)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,197 miles
    Test number
    196071844059
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

  22. Pass122,268 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    122,268 miles
    Test number
    756589953012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail122,246 miles (+4,985)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,246 miles
    Test number
    178262853017
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  24. Pass117,261 miles (+5,714)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    117,261 miles
    Test number
    886893152051
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass111,547 miles (+5,121)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    111,547 miles
    Test number
    659577811054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn to limit

  26. Pass106,426 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    106,426 miles
    Test number
    583060850069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  27. Fail106,399 miles (+5,179)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,399 miles
    Test number
    400207920066
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass101,220 miles (+3,774)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    101,220 miles
    Test number
    513634819088
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass97,446 miles (+5,612)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    97,446 miles
    Test number
    610142018146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass91,834 miles (+7,514)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    91,834 miles
    Test number
    280601157495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass84,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    84,320 miles
    Test number
    342018076100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y31 CES

Does Y31 CES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y31 CES is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y31 CES?
The MOT on Y31 CES is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y31 CES done?
Y31 CES was recorded at 151,064 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 3,391 miles a year.
Has Y31 CES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y31 CES has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y31 CES ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 23 Feb 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y31 CES find?
Y31 CES passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge.

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