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Yellow · Diesel · 2011 · 2,402 cc

Y40 BLYMOT history

Y40 BLY is a yellow diesel Ford Transit first used on 24 Jan 2011. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 145,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2025.

Y40 BLY yellow Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2026
Mileage
145,672 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2025
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y40 BLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y40 BLY was last recorded at 145,672 miles on 22 Mar 2025, 6,872 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,800 miles · 26 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
6,872 miles
Average per year
6,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,672 miles
  • 2024 – 138,800 miles
  • 2023 – 138,121 miles
  • 2022 – 129,031 miles
  • 2020 – 124,840 miles
  • 2019 – 121,771 miles
  • 2018 – 121,764 miles
  • 2015 – 98,575 miles
  • 2013 – 74,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,672 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f o/s/f D bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 6 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,672 miles (+6,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    145,672 miles
    Test number
    674337216344
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass138,800 miles (+679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    138,800 miles
    Test number
    668741138406
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass138,121 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    138,121 miles
    Test number
    336069884140
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body 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. Fail138,121 miles (+9,090)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,121 miles
    Test number
    674753151085
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body 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))
  5. Pass129,031 miles (+4,191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    129,031 miles
    Test number
    813904404157
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass124,840 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    124,840 miles
    Test number
    156583129501
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f o/s/f D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail124,836 miles (+3,065)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,836 miles
    Test number
    270159153623
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f o/s/f D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass121,771 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    121,771 miles
    Test number
    132959800856
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail121,770 miles (+6)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,770 miles
    Test number
    749520457911
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail121,764 miles (+23,189)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,764 miles
    Test number
    767290563801
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all faulty (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail98,575 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,575 miles
    Test number
    185020725439
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass98,575 miles (+24,550)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    98,575 miles
    Test number
    718100225073
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass74,025 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    74,025 miles
    Test number
    155800043367
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y40 BLY

Does Y40 BLY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y40 BLY expired on 25 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y40 BLY?
The MOT on Y40 BLY expired on 25 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y40 BLY done?
Y40 BLY was recorded at 145,672 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2025, an average of 6,346 miles a year.
Has Y40 BLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y40 BLY has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y40 BLY 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 Y40 BLY find?
Y40 BLY passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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