Tribute California ..

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

L25 SWBMOT history

L25 SWB is a red petrol Tribute California .. first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
114,907 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 SWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Tribute California
Model
..
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 SWB was last recorded at 114,907 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,315 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
592 miles
Average per year
2,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,907 miles
  • 2025 – 114,315 miles
  • 2023 – 113,770 miles
  • 2022 – 113,753 miles
  • 2021 – 113,693 miles
  • 2020 – 113,682 miles
  • 2019 – 113,507 miles
  • 2018 – 113,230 miles
  • 2017 – 112,842 miles
  • 2016 – 105,354 miles
  • 2015 – 104,883 miles
  • 2014 – 104,457 miles
  • 2013 – 96,917 miles
  • 2012 – 89,684 miles
  • 2011 – 87,456 miles
  • 2010 – 84,864 miles
  • 2009 – 81,904 miles
  • 2008 – 77,642 miles
  • 2007 – 74,151 miles
  • 2006 – 68,555 miles
  • 2005 – 61,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,907 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower surface rust underbody

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,907 miles (+592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    114,907 miles
    Test number
    961379698295
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower surface rust underbody

  2. Pass114,315 miles (+545)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    114,315 miles
    Test number
    237173344620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,770 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    113,770 miles
    Test number
    841674734439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail113,762 miles (+9)1 dangerous5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,762 miles
    Test number
    242319744217
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass113,753 miles (+60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    113,753 miles
    Test number
    449078204903
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass113,693 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    113,693 miles
    Test number
    106671967805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,682 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    113,682 miles
    Test number
    338520021246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,507 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    113,507 miles
    Test number
    552416960127
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail113,477 miles (+247)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,477 miles
    Test number
    469795519845
    • MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass113,230 miles (+388)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    113,230 miles
    Test number
    274333386492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass112,842 miles (+7,488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    112,842 miles
    Test number
    281757844239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass105,354 miles (+471)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    105,354 miles
    Test number
    719612692744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,883 miles (+426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    104,883 miles
    Test number
    216933171137
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass104,457 miles (+7,540)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    104,457 miles
    Test number
    216028544228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,917 miles (+7,233)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    96,917 miles
    Test number
    678193153210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,684 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    89,684 miles
    Test number
    445689452270
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail89,684 miles (+2,228)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,684 miles
    Test number
    787689752218
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass87,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    87,456 miles
    Test number
    155032461212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail87,456 miles (+2,592)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,456 miles
    Test number
    599862661257
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass84,864 miles (+2,960)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    84,864 miles
    Test number
    772101350284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,904 miles (+4,262)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    81,904 miles
    Test number
    760148759227
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront arm bushes worn

  22. Pass77,642 miles (+3,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    77,642 miles
    Test number
    290032668262
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass74,151 miles (+5,596)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    74,151 miles
    Test number
    210740067207
    • NotePlay in offside front steering arm

  24. Pass68,555 miles (+6,868)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    68,555 miles
    Test number
    311352066285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass61,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    61,687 miles
    Test number
    192810565210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L25 SWB

Does L25 SWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 SWB is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 SWB?
The MOT on L25 SWB is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 SWB done?
L25 SWB was recorded at 114,907 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 2,585 miles a year.
Has L25 SWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 SWB has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L25 SWB 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 L25 SWB find?
L25 SWB passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front and rear; rear lower surface rust underbody.

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