
Ford Transit
Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,400 cc
Y879 HKEMOT history
Y879 HKE is a red diesel Ford Transit first used on 1 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 174,687 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Sept 2023
- Mileage
- 174,687 mi
- At MOT on 20 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,196 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y879 HKE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,400 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Sept 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 20 May 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y879 HKE was last recorded at 174,687 miles on 20 May 2024, 4,958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Jan 2009: 96,079 miles, lower than 180,386 miles on 17 Jun 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 169,729 miles · 14 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 4,958 miles
- Average per year
- 2,196 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 174,687 miles
- 2022 – 169,729 miles
- 2021 – 167,024 miles
- 2020 – 155,538 miles
- 2019 – 152,405 miles
- 2018 – 138,701 miles
- 2016 – 137,289 miles
- 2015 – 131,515 miles
- 2014 – 128,673 miles
- 2013 – 124,220 miles
- 2012 – 118,221 miles
- 2011 – 112,274 miles
- 2010 – 104,009 miles
- 2009 – 96,079 miles
- 2008 – 180,386 miles
- 2007 – 160,939 miles
- 2006 – 135,416 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill hole and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill hole and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill and drivers step hole and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight misting of oil around engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 1 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail174,687 miles (+4,958)1 dangerous18 major4 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,687 miles
- Test number
- 888847539042
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill hole and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill hole and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill and drivers step hole and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight misting of oil around engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass169,729 miles (+2,705)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 169,729 miles
- Test number
- 941829948091
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rail, under sills, cross members and inner fitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass167,024 miles (+42)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 167,024 miles
- Test number
- 480440548755
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail166,982 miles (+11,444)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,982 miles
- Test number
- 164147070233
- DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorCentral Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass155,538 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 155,538 miles
- Test number
- 997535987062
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded but within a prescribed area
- AdvisoryNearside and offside lower arm rear bushed slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle undersealed
Fail155,535 miles (+3,130)2 dangerous8 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,535 miles
- Test number
- 523467467279
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected crossmember (1.1.21 (e) (ii))
- MajorCentral Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush and nearside front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle undersealed
Pass152,405 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 152,405 miles
- Test number
- 127382659324
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Fail152,405 miles (+13,704)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,405 miles
- Test number
- 756177658460
- MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass138,701 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 138,701 miles
- Test number
- 742136114401
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail138,701 miles (+1,412)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,701 miles
- Test number
- 453145375470
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass137,289 miles (+5,774)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 137,289 miles
- Test number
- 149864985594
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPlay in rear prop centerbearing
Pass131,515 miles (+2,842)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 131,515 miles
- Test number
- 155344115041
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOil leak
Pass128,673 miles (+4,453)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 128,673 miles
- Test number
- 915301814019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass124,220 miles (+5,999)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 124,220 miles
- Test number
- 369895703011
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass118,221 miles (+5,947)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 118,221 miles
- Test number
- 246379202083
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront and rear centre bearing rubber mtg perished
- NoteRear flexy insecure
Pass112,274 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 112,274 miles
- Test number
- 509392511074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,268 miles (+8,259)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,268 miles
- Test number
- 419771111028
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass104,009 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 104,009 miles
- Test number
- 481521510061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,996 miles (+7,917)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,996 miles
- Test number
- 882108400047
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass96,079 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 96,079 miles
- Test number
- 730107309060
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail96,079 miles (-84,307)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,079 miles
- Test number
- 943707809012
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Pass180,386 miles (+19,447)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 180,386 miles
- Test number
- 874109168178
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass160,939 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 160,939 miles
- Test number
- 262243287419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,934 miles (+25,518)3 dangerous6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,934 miles
- Test number
- 314410987139
- DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass135,416 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 135,416 miles
- Test number
- 362922686114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y879 HKE
- Does Y879 HKE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y879 HKE expired on 13 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y879 HKE?
- The MOT on Y879 HKE expired on 13 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y879 HKE done?
- Y879 HKE was recorded at 174,687 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2024, an average of 2,196 miles a year.
- Has Y879 HKE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y879 HKE has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y879 HKE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jan 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y879 HKE find?
- Y879 HKE failed its latest MOT on 20 May 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 18 major defects, 4 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear inner tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; front brake disc significantly and obviously worn; front prop shaft bearing excessively worn, and 21 more.
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