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Vauxhall Vectra

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,597 cc

Y874 BFVMOT history

Y874 BFV is a black petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 23 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 123,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
123,467 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y874 BFV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vectra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y874 BFV was last recorded at 123,467 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 6,929 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,538 miles · 16 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
6,929 miles
Average per year
4,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,467 miles
  • 2024 – 116,538 miles
  • 2023 – 108,690 miles
  • 2016 – 103,150 miles
  • 2015 – 91,776 miles
  • 2013 – 81,688 miles
  • 2011 – 74,979 miles
  • 2010 – 66,090 miles
  • 2009 – 59,165 miles
  • 2008 – 50,357 miles
  • 2007 – 43,815 miles
  • 2006 – 42,690 miles
  • 2005 – 38,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,467 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Areas of corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front wing covered in tape

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,467 miles (+6,929)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    123,467 miles
    Test number
    282106267695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,538 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    116,538 miles
    Test number
    549997555523
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide skirts covering sills limited inspection
    • AdvisoryAreas of corrosion

  3. Fail116,538 miles (+7,848)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,538 miles
    Test number
    670013567427
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide skirts covering sills limited inspection
    • AdvisoryAreas of corrosion

  4. Pass108,690 miles (+7)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    108,690 miles
    Test number
    849153898230
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing covered in tape
    • AdvisoryAreas of corrosion

  5. Fail108,683 miles (+5,533)4 dangerous12 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,683 miles
    Test number
    721280161347
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing covered in tape
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has a lot of light corrosion to underbody. can not inspect fully due to side skirts fitted

  6. Pass103,150 miles (+11,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    103,150 miles
    Test number
    828507955300
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion all arches (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

  7. Pass91,776 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    91,776 miles
    Test number
    686395125223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail91,764 miles4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,764 miles
    Test number
    166950643974
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySlight play to steering rack inner joints

  9. Fail91,764 miles (+10,076)21 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,764 miles
    Test number
    349611315272
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  10. Pass81,688 miles (+5,726)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    81,688 miles
    Test number
    919063353377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    75,962 miles
    Test number
    539033103092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,962 miles (+983)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,962 miles
    Test number
    729053903011
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Fail74,979 miles (+8,889)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,979 miles
    Test number
    517870011187
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  14. Pass66,090 miles (+519)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    66,090 miles
    Test number
    272054280020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a slight tear on outer tread

  15. Fail65,571 miles (+6,406)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,571 miles
    Test number
    510011270094
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a slight tear on outer tread

  16. Pass59,165 miles (+51)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    59,165 miles
    Test number
    180467579009
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail59,114 miles (+8,757)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,114 miles
    Test number
    110072779002
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass50,357 miles (+6,542)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    50,357 miles
    Test number
    421594478040
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass43,815 miles (+1,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    43,815 miles
    Test number
    192830727184
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass42,690 miles (+4,598)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    42,690 miles
    Test number
    530840446341
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass38,092 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    38,092 miles
    Test number
    141652835339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,904 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,904 miles
    Test number
    430090625340
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about Y874 BFV

Does Y874 BFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y874 BFV is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y874 BFV?
The MOT on Y874 BFV is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y874 BFV done?
Y874 BFV was recorded at 123,467 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 4,247 miles a year.
Has Y874 BFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y874 BFV has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on Y874 BFV 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 Y874 BFV find?
Y874 BFV passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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