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Ford Transit

White and Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,402 cc

Y879 VBDMOT history

Y879 VBD is a white and blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 13 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 239,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2023.

Y879 VBD white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 May 2024
Mileage
239,284 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2023
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y879 VBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White and Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 May 2024
Latest MOT test
24 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y879 VBD was last recorded at 239,284 miles on 24 May 2023, 1,104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Feb 2007: 86,778 miles, lower than 153,156 miles on 20 Feb 2006.

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
238,180 miles · 25 May 2022
Between the last two tests
1,104 miles
Average per year
4,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 239,284 miles
  • 2022 – 238,180 miles
  • 2021 – 230,971 miles
  • 2020 – 227,006 miles
  • 2018 – 225,400 miles
  • 2017 – 221,798 miles
  • 2016 – 216,810 miles
  • 2015 – 216,135 miles
  • 2014 – 211,021 miles
  • 2013 – 201,889 miles
  • 2012 – 188,372 miles
  • 2011 – 179,569 miles
  • 2010 – 176,806 miles
  • 2009 – 171,076 miles
  • 2008 – 98,710 miles
  • 2007 – 86,778 miles
  • 2006 – 153,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass239,284 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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.

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass239,284 miles (+1,104)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    239,284 miles
    Test number
    664910096926
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass238,180 miles (+7,209)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    238,180 miles
    Test number
    267656256807
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass230,971 miles (+3,965)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    230,971 miles
    Test number
    347474556760
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass227,006 miles (+1,606)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    227,006 miles
    Test number
    842803261624
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Pass225,400 miles (+3,602)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    225,400 miles
    Test number
    631404384984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass221,798 miles (+4,988)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    221,798 miles
    Test number
    743663406254
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  7. Pass216,810 miles (+675)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    216,810 miles
    Test number
    299710358709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass216,135 miles (+5,114)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    216,135 miles
    Test number
    739348525198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail211,021 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,021 miles
    Test number
    605669814106
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  10. Pass211,021 miles (+9,132)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    211,021 miles
    Test number
    749559514179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass201,889 miles (+13,517)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    201,889 miles
    Test number
    318839223177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass188,372 miles (+8,803)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    188,372 miles
    Test number
    209893722420
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass179,569 miles (+2,763)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    179,569 miles
    Test number
    537750831166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass176,806 miles (+5,730)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    176,806 miles
    Test number
    191475520123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass171,076 miles (+72,366)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    171,076 miles
    Test number
    732155919141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass98,710 miles (+11,932)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    98,710 miles
    Test number
    701929558006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,778 miles (-66,378)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    86,778 miles
    Test number
    480122957099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass153,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    153,156 miles
    Test number
    283661356062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail153,156 miles3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,156 miles
    Test number
    382717746029
    • FailureCentre Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • NoteAdvise chip on front screen

Questions about Y879 VBD

Does Y879 VBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y879 VBD expired on 24 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y879 VBD?
The MOT on Y879 VBD expired on 24 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y879 VBD done?
Y879 VBD was recorded at 239,284 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2023, an average of 4,989 miles a year.
Has Y879 VBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y879 VBD has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2014.
Has the mileage on Y879 VBD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Feb 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y879 VBD find?
Y879 VBD passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2023 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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