
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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.
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass225,400 miles (+3,602)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 225,400 miles
- Test number
- 631404384984
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass216,810 miles (+675)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 216,810 miles
- Test number
- 299710358709
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass216,135 miles (+5,114)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2016
- Odometer
- 216,135 miles
- Test number
- 739348525198
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass211,021 miles (+9,132)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2015
- Odometer
- 211,021 miles
- Test number
- 749559514179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass201,889 miles (+13,517)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2014
- Odometer
- 201,889 miles
- Test number
- 318839223177
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass179,569 miles (+2,763)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2012
- Odometer
- 179,569 miles
- Test number
- 537750831166
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass171,076 miles (+72,366)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 171,076 miles
- Test number
- 732155919141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,710 miles (+11,932)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 98,710 miles
- Test number
- 701929558006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,778 miles (-66,378)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 86,778 miles
- Test number
- 480122957099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,156 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 153,156 miles
- Test number
- 283661356062
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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