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Red · Petrol · 1960 · 2,500 cc

YLR 230MOT history

YLR 230 is a red petrol Ford Popular first used on 19 Feb 1960. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 20 MOT tests, with 143,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
143,537 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
20 passed · 0 failed
Per year
280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YLR 230
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Popular
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
19 Feb 1960
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

YLR 230 was last recorded at 143,537 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
143,418 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
119 miles
Average per year
280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,537 miles
  • 2025 – 143,418 miles
  • 2024 – 143,235 miles
  • 2023 – 143,142 miles
  • 2022 – 143,109 miles
  • 2021 – 143,009 miles
  • 2020 – 142,951 miles
  • 2019 – 142,770 miles
  • 2018 – 142,656 miles
  • 2016 – 142,586 miles
  • 2015 – 142,337 miles
  • 2014 – 142,160 miles
  • 2013 – 141,667 miles
  • 2012 – 141,357 miles
  • 2011 – 141,086 miles
  • 2010 – 140,912 miles
  • 2009 – 140,465 miles
  • 2008 – 139,770 miles
  • 2007 – 138,795 miles
  • 2006 – 137,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,537 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.

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass143,537 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    143,537 miles
    Test number
    838369815452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,418 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    143,418 miles
    Test number
    492303202784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass143,235 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    143,235 miles
    Test number
    186341449101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass143,142 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    143,142 miles
    Test number
    591794865336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass143,109 miles (+100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    143,109 miles
    Test number
    893516550952
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass143,009 miles (+58)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    143,009 miles
    Test number
    667579597018
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass142,951 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    142,951 miles
    Test number
    142244519222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass142,770 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    142,770 miles
    Test number
    180735044570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass142,656 miles (+70)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    142,656 miles
    Test number
    951684651946
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass142,586 miles (+249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    142,586 miles
    Test number
    310966977640
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)
  11. Pass142,337 miles (+177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    142,337 miles
    Test number
    736233875138
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass142,160 miles (+493)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    142,160 miles
    Test number
    256607374178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass141,667 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    141,667 miles
    Test number
    997297673108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass141,357 miles (+271)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    141,357 miles
    Test number
    635091982100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  15. Pass141,086 miles (+174)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    141,086 miles
    Test number
    226199751198
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass140,912 miles (+447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    140,912 miles
    Test number
    964698980151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  17. Pass140,465 miles (+695)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    140,465 miles
    Test number
    302075689114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass139,770 miles (+975)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    139,770 miles
    Test number
    661792458123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  19. Pass138,795 miles (+907)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    138,795 miles
    Test number
    122833547162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass137,888 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    137,888 miles
    Test number
    694489036193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about YLR 230

What vehicle is registration YLR 230 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YLR 230 on a red petrol Ford Popular first used on 19 Feb 1960. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does YLR 230 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YLR 230 is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on YLR 230?
The MOT on YLR 230 is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YLR 230 done?
YLR 230 was recorded at 143,537 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 280 miles a year.
Has YLR 230 ever failed its MOT?
No. YLR 230 has passed all 20 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on YLR 230 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 YLR 230 find?
YLR 230 passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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