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White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,402 cc

Y873 BOTMOT history

Y873 BOT is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 19 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 161,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2024.

Y873 BOT white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2024
Mileage
161,304 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2024
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y873 BOT
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
19 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y873 BOT was last recorded at 161,304 miles on 24 Jan 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jan 2019: 161,304 miles, lower than 161,306 miles on 31 Jan 2018.

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
161,304 miles · 18 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 161,304 miles
  • 2023 – 161,304 miles
  • 2022 – 161,304 miles
  • 2021 – 161,304 miles
  • 2020 – 161,304 miles
  • 2019 – 161,304 miles
  • 2018 – 161,306 miles
  • 2016 – 160,792 miles
  • 2015 – 157,893 miles
  • 2014 – 151,855 miles
  • 2012 – 142,514 miles
  • 2011 – 137,681 miles
  • 2010 – 130,924 miles
  • 2009 – 120,834 miles
  • 2008 – 108,566 miles
  • 2007 – 93,092 miles
  • 2006 – 81,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail161,304 miles
  • MajorFront Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill /step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm has slight play
  • AdvisoryOffside middle inner sill holled
  • AdvisoryOffside middle sill holed
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Power steering pipes are damp and corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail161,304 miles10 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,304 miles
    Test number
    937269374217
    • MajorFront Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill /step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside middle inner sill holled
    • AdvisoryOffside middle sill holed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass161,304 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    161,304 miles
    Test number
    767632531187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes are damp and corroded

  3. Fail161,304 miles6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,304 miles
    Test number
    521028630328
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm is worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes are damp and corroded

  4. Pass161,304 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    161,304 miles
    Test number
    925105713607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust is corroded

  5. Pass161,304 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    161,304 miles
    Test number
    443971727570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft hardy splicer is heavly worn
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever is high

  6. Fail161,304 miles6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,304 miles
    Test number
    744261597726
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever is high

  7. Pass161,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    161,304 miles
    Test number
    312882490175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail161,304 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,304 miles
    Test number
    756849152380
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass161,304 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    161,304 miles
    Test number
    641931403553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail161,304 miles (-2)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,304 miles
    Test number
    920751116729
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass161,306 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    161,306 miles
    Test number
    217792892360
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes started to corrod
    • AdvisoryNearside front seatbelt slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has small cuts in tread

  12. Fail161,304 miles (+512)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,304 miles
    Test number
    683066652721
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working and cap missing (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes started to corrod
    • AdvisoryNearside front seatbelt slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake low performing
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has small cuts in tread

  13. Pass160,792 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    160,792 miles
    Test number
    553553035703
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front step corroded but not excessive and has signs of previous repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked but not exposing inner cord/wire
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail160,788 miles (+2,895)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,788 miles
    Test number
    277341304584
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front step corroded but not excessive and has signs of previous repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked but not exposing inner cord/wire
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass157,893 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    157,893 miles
    Test number
    806070335273
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes are corroded
    • NoteO/s head light beam image requires attention

  16. Fail157,891 miles (+6,036)7 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,891 miles
    Test number
    277985925260
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes are corroded
    • NoteN/s/r outewr sill is corroded
    • NoteO/s head light beam image requires attention

  17. Pass151,855 miles (+4)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    151,855 miles
    Test number
    247924524218
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes are corroded
    • NoteN/s/r service and park brakes require attention
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail151,851 miles (+9,337)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,851 miles
    Test number
    365923724445
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes are corroded
    • NoteN/s/r service and park brakes require attention
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass142,514 miles (+4,833)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    142,514 miles
    Test number
    679078682106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass137,681 miles (+6,757)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    137,681 miles
    Test number
    295367481144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail130,924 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,924 miles
    Test number
    332677080161
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteStarter noisey.

  22. Pass130,924 miles (+10,090)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    130,924 miles
    Test number
    692397580199
    • NoteStarter noisey.

  23. Pass120,834 miles (+12,268)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    120,834 miles
    Test number
    130373889152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass108,566 miles (+15,474)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    108,566 miles
    Test number
    312336888123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass93,092 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    93,092 miles
    Test number
    414379677161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass92,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    92,987 miles
    Test number
    262651077194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail92,987 miles (+11,453)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,987 miles
    Test number
    511081877105
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  28. Pass81,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    81,534 miles
    Test number
    282886486114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y873 BOT

Does Y873 BOT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y873 BOT expired on 30 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y873 BOT?
The MOT on Y873 BOT expired on 30 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y873 BOT done?
Y873 BOT was recorded at 161,304 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2024, an average of 4,544 miles a year.
Has Y873 BOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y873 BOT has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y873 BOT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jan 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y873 BOT find?
Y873 BOT failed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2024 with 10 major defects and 9 advisories: front power steering pipe/hose leaking; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner wing; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch, and 16 more.

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